News Items

1. Excellent Attendance. During summer ‘08 attendance reached nearly 1,100 children and youth! Three weeks reached the camp’s capacity of 150 campers.
   
2. Over 110 volunteers and 60 staff personnel were on site throughout the summer months to help make our camping events a success.
   
3. In addition to the fun campers enjoyed at the swimming pool, and aqua park, other new activities and equipment were added: (a) new kayaks, and canoes were a big hit; (b) lots of new sports equipment; (c) up-grades were made to our waterfront area including a new inflatable toy (the “Saturn”) for the aqua park; (d) up-grades were made to our low ropes adventure course; (e) a new convection oven was installed in the kitchen; and (f) the renovation of “Morgan Manor” (now our Nurse’s residence and Camp Infirmary) was completed.
   
4. Additional funding is still required to allow work to begin on the new playground and program building this spring. For more information please contact Stephen Alward at the camp office. The Board held a special planning day in November. A new Vision Statement has been adopted. Board committees will soon begin meeting to work out the implementation details.
   
5. The “Cabin Refurbishment Campaign” for churches was launched in November. Churches within the camp’s family are being encouraged to become actively involved by pledging an amount per year [such as $500, $1,000, $1,500, or $2,000] for a two (2) year period. The Board of Directors hope to see Churches and individuals within our camp family involved in this special work.
   
6. This past spring the staff cabin “Morgan Manor” was renovated providing a new residence for the camp nurse, and a modern infirmary. Special thanks to Robert Fanjoy of Douglas Baptist Church, and many other volunteers from area churches who helped in this major project.
   
7. Special thanks to Nackawic Baptist Church... The Nackawic Baptist Parsonage was moved to Lr. Hainesville this past fall – a new home for Senior Staff Brent and Karen Smith!
   
8. Brand new summer camps are being developed for Summer ’09! Stay tuned for more details in the coming weeks.
   
9. Green Hill Lake Camp’s Outdoor Education Centre has experienced significant growth. During last spring over 1,800 students took part in school day programs designed to stimulate imagination, teach new skills, and build confidence. Bookings are now being accepted for May & June. Call (506) 463-CAMP.
   
10. Enjoy golf, or a leisurely walk? Plan to take part in the Rob Tingley Memorial Golf Classic, or our Movapalooza Walk-A-Thon Challenge –both events will be held May 30th. Look for registration forms and sponsor sheets arriving at your church. Great individual & group prizes.
    
11. We are looking forward to another terrific winter, spring, summer, and fall. Please help spread the word about Green Hill Lake Camp!