We are excited to introduce Jeff Wilson as Camp Lake Stephen's new Assistant Director! Jeff and his wife, Emily are not strangers to our community as they both have been involved with CLS for years!
Most recently, Jeff served as the Program Director for Blue Lake United Methodist Assembly in Andalusia, Alabama for the past two years. Prior to that, he served in a variety of positions at CLS including: Counselor, High Ropes Director, Summer Assistant Director, Program Intern, and Adventure Camp Coordinator.
Jeff will be joining our ministry on October 2nd. He is excited to see the traditions and activities that CLS is known for continue, while bringing in new flavor and excitement to our programming. Among the first projects will be to introduce the 2020 calendar, engage in our retreat planning, and begin the wonderful task of hiring 2020 summer staff.
His duties will also include coordinating our four Program Specialists, building upon our strong retreat base, and assisting the development of non-summer programming.
Read Jeff's Bio Here |
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Children’s Retreat
October 12-13, 2019
A wonderful retreat for youth
in 3-6th grades.
Cost: $90 per person
Early-bird deadline: 9/26/19
Final deadline: 10/7/19
Worship and Speaker: Rev. Eddie Willis
OVERFLOW!
Jan 18-20, 2020
We're excited for our annual Overflow Retreat over MLK weekend! This year will be bigger and better than ever! Plans are still taking place, but be sure to mark your calendars!
For Jr. High and Sr. High Campers! |
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Strategic planning process has begun!
The Camp Lake Stephens Board of Directors met on Tuesday, September 10th with Run River Consulting who will assist us in the next strategic plan. During the session, we examined CLS's ministry, worshipped, and looked for themes among the stories we shared about how this ministry continues to serve the Mississippi Methodist Conference and beyond. The next gathering will take place in November with plans to have the project completed by summer 2020! |
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WISH LIST
We are very appreciative for the support of so many congregations and people who support our ministry. Below is a partial list of items that we would love to integrate into our programming:
- Paddle boards (3)
- Lapel Mic for Chapel
- Chapel retreat decor (ex. banners, sound panels)
- Rock Garden renovation
- Lakefront renovation
- Mattresses for cabins 16-24
- Nature Center supplies/materials
- Vesper Hill updates (new benches)
- Kitchen upgrade/equipment
- Maintenance pickup truck
- Funds for Dining Hall renovation
- Funds for pool renovation
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VOLUNTEER WORK GROUP OR INDIVIDUAL OPPORTUNITIES
There are always projects to do around camp! If you are interested in being part of our volunteer worker group, please contact us today! |
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