How Will You Celebrate Camp Sunday?

The North Carolina Conference has deemed Feb 28th 2010 to be "Camp Sunday". Camp Sunday celebrates camping ministry at all three United Methodist camps in the North Carolina Conference - Chestnut Ridge, Don Lee, and Rockfish.

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Tons more Summer Camp info

Now registering for the 2010 BU District Confirmation Retreat!

We're lining up a terrific set of speakers and activities for the Burlington District Confirmation Retreat at Chestnut Ridge February 26-28, 2010. Speakers and leaders include Gayle Felton, Bill Gattis, Molly Shivers, Jan Thornton-Irvine, Duane Partin, Rich Greenway and Rhonda Parker. Plenary and workshop topics include teaching and discussion about baptism, scripture, service, worship, Methodism, and Christian life. Activities include worship, small group break out sessions, stole making, music, service and traditional camp fun like campfires, smores, and canoeing.

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What if middle school was...

• Reading Shakespeare under the shade of a Chestnut Oak
• Working on a school-wide theater production
• Perfecting canoe strokes in preparation for a class trip down the Haw River
• Tending bees
• Writing poetry by the lake
• Measuring snakes and turtles
• Hiking the Lost Cove Wilderness to learn geography and land forms
• Focused on being outdoors, instead of at a desk
• A place where youth are loved and nurtured in community

The Summer Might be Over, but the Fun Never Ends!

Duskie Adventures are weekend adventure trips for campers currently enrolled in 6th - 8th grade. Experienced campers and first-time overnight campers are both welcome to participate in Duskie Adventures. Renew old friendships from the summer and make new ones! Some of your favorite summer camp counselors will be back at Chestnut Ridge, leading some amazing trips to locations all over the state! Tell your church, bring your friends, but don't miss out on the Duskie Adventures!

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Summer Camp Fun All Year Long!

Waterdog Weekends are two night camps held at Chestnut Ridge for campers currently enrolled in 3rd - 5th grade. Experienced campers and first-time overnight campers are both welcome to participate in Waterdog Weekends. Renew old friendships from the summer and make new ones!

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The People Have Spoken

For the second year running, Chestnut Ridge was voted #1 by Carolina Parent readers! In their 2009 annual "Family Favorites" contest, Chestnut Ridge was voted the #1 day and residential camp by the readers of Carolina Parent Magazine.

More Ways to Connect to CR

Can't get enough Chestnut Ridge news and happenings? We know the feeling. That's why we've created more eNewsletters, a Facebook fan page, a new blog authored by Rhonda, another blog about The Community Farm, and the ability to follow us on Twitter.