We're gearing up for Summer Camp sessions at Merom...

Zion Campers at Merom:
     Faith Journeys:  June 13 - 18;  Rebecca Blackwell and Dieter Tiede
     Backstage Pass:  June 29 - July 3;  Foster Tiede
     Creative Spirit:  July 3 - 9;  Rachel Ballard, Samantha Boylan, Dieter Tiede,
                                                Foster Tiede, Julia Hendren
    Just You & Me, Kid:  July 6 - 9;  Teresa Baker
    Tri-Level:  July 10 - 16;  Robin Beidelman
    All-Ages 1 & 3:  July 17 - 23;  Elijah Basile, Ethan Basile, Charlie Overton
                                                                                                                            

Please keep them in your prayers, and send a note or postcard to let them know you are thinking of them.  Please mail to:
                                                 Merom Conference Ctr.     
                                                              P O Box 127
                                                              Merom IN 47861
Be sure to include the camper's name and the name of the camp session on your envelope.

If you prefer email, send it to:  meromcampers@merom.org.  Include the camper's name and name of the camp session in the subject line.  Emails are printed in bulk with the original message only (no attachments).

For those who may not be familiar with the camps offered at Merom, here are brief descriptions of each camp session:

Faith Journeys    Faith Journeys is actually 3 camps within one week.  Genesis campers are children entering 3rd, 4th & 5th grades.  Genesis Camp helps campers make new friends, explore their faith journeys, and develop independence, self-understanding and trust in God's ways of love.  The highlights of the week include swimming, hayride and bonfire, low ropes experience, camp-wide talent show, wide variety of worship experiences and lots of fun and games.

  Junior High camp, through a variety of activities, seeks to encourage campers to draw closer to God and one another.  A canoe trip, swimming, trips to the tower, singing, an opportunity to lead worship, and dance are all highlights of the week.

  Senior High campers are 9th grade through current year grads.  Within the multi-age experience of Faith Journeys, the high school group emphasizes Christian maturity and responsibility, and then acts this out in relation to the rest of the camp by spending Big Brother / Sister time with the Genesis campers and by leading the annual foot washing service.  Within the high school group itself, there is time for talk about issues that really matter, community-building on the high ropes and in the swimming pool, and fun on the volleyball court and at the dance...and much more!

All Ages 2      The all-ages camps offer a unique experience where campers spend the week in multi-age cabins and "family groups", while still having time with kids their own ages.  The camps embrace learning to appreciate the gifts each person brings regardless of age, actively teaching Christian values in a family setting.  The philosophy of the camp is built on mutual respect - respect for God, others, the world / place where we live, and ourselves.  At the heart of the camp is the development of a personal faith in Christ, practiced in community.

 Grades 3-4-5     This half-week cmap is designed for younger campers.  Campers will participate in creative Bible studies, plan vesper services, swim, sing and join together for fun and fellowship.  We will be staying on 4th floor of College Hall - so no need to bring fans.

 Tri-Level     Tri-Level is a camp that plans activities, discussions worship by age groups.  All camps come together for meals and all-camp time on Thursday evening.

 All Ages 1 & 3     The all-ages camps offer a

 Backstage Pass     Backstage Pass is a 5-day camp that designs and constructs the stage set and costumes for Creative Spirit.  If you like to build, paint, design, saw or hammer, you should come and be with us.

 Creative Spirit     Creative Spirit is about using our gifts, not necessarily abou "good" performance, but about God performance.  What we do at CSI is done to the glory of God using whatever gifts God has blessed us with as children of God.  Whether you sing, dance, act, paint, draw, are a "techie" or want to try any of these, you are welcome at the Creative Spirit Institute.  So sign up and bring your talent, instruments, music and love of God and all God's creations.  Everyone from Creative Spirit participates at some level in the show on Friday night (where parents, pastors and friends are invited).  The shows in past years have included: Godspell Jr. and Sleeping Beauty KIDS.

 Just You & Me, Kid     The Just You & Me, Kid camp is designed with the younger camper in mind.  Activities are intergenerational and geared toward campers 4 - 10 years of age (although older kids have found it enjoyable) and a parent, grandparent, or other significant adult.  Bible studies, crafts, games, swimming and fellowship are all shared during camp with an effort to interest campers in studying the lessons further after they return home.

 Children of God    Children of God is a camp for youth and young adults with special needs.  MN is for campers with medical needs.  PCD is for campers with learning disorders and physical disorders. The two camps have separate program activities and come together for meals, free time, fellowship, singing and games.  Housing will be assigned by age and ability.

Preachers Kid Retreat  Pastor's kids have a unique role in our church life.  This weekend retreat is planned by preachers' kids for preachers' kids!  Come to Merom for the weekend and share your experiences, Bible study, challenge courses and have a great time!

More information is availble at www.merom.org