It is officially JUNE! Which to many of you means school is out, summer is beginning! For your friends at Camp Hammer it means, CAMP IS STARTING! We are in the final weeks of preparing Camp, and getting ready to hang out with all sorts of incredible young people this summer. In the recent weeks we have built a Castle, a new rec shed, re-vamped the BMX course, FILLED the pond, opened the pool, and so much more. Summer is upon us, and we are realizing why we love Camp Hammer so much. It is truly incredible how things change when summer is near. The weather obviously changes, but with that so do all sorts of other things. For instance, when the weather changes, the sun hits the plant life differently, and creates an array of incredible new scents. This is my favorite indicator that summer is near. Walking through Camp and smelling the unbelievably fresh air of the Redwoods. If you have spent time at Camp in the summer you know exactly what I am talking about. Soon, the Snack Shack will be stocked, the Craft Shack will be open, the feild will be played on, the pond will be “funoed” in, the swings will be swung on, the dining hall will be eaten in, DK will be filled with music, and the forest surrounding Camp Hammer will be filled with laughter of children learning about their creator. It is summer. Can’t wait to see you!
Camp Hammer Staff
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The pond is full, the field is green, the pool is warm, and the air is fresh. Summer is upon us. Soon camp will become once more, a place where children come to laugh, learn, and play. In less than a month people will be arriving from all over the United States to spend a summer ministering to young people. There are so many great things about summers at Camp Hammer that it is hard to describe them all. If you have spent any amount of time here you know what I am talking about. From the relationships that are developed here, to the music that blasts through the forest during Night Games, there are so many things about camp that create memories that will never fade. This is the best time of the year, and we are anxiously awaiting your arrival at Camp Hammer this summer. See You Soon!
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Hey Camp Family! Coming up in just a few weeks is our full service week! May 11th – May 16th is our “Build His Kingdom,” week. People who want to serve are coming from all over the county to help us prepare Camp, for the amazing summer ahead. We will be working on all sorts of great projects to help make sure this is the best summer Camp Hammer has ever seen. If you are interested contact our front office at:
(831)338-3200 x16
Don’t miss this great opportunity to hang out with people who love camp, and want to help make a difference! You don’t have to commit to the whole week, even just a few hours of your time would be greatly appreciated. We hope to see you soon, and remember, if you haven’t registered yourself, or your camper for summer camp, do it now! Spots are going quick.
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Hey Camp Family!
I hope this post finds you well. Summer is right around the corner, and we are checking in to make sure you are up to date on all the incredible things going on at Camp this summer. Here are a few of the highlights to look for in 2009.
Invisible Children
Camp Hammer is partnering with an incredible organization called Invisible Children this summer. I.C. is a non-profit based out of San Diego that is helping raise awareness of all of the injustice taking place in Uganda. They will be coming to Camp on monday of every week all summer to share about their organization and talk about how we can all be involved in helping the children of Uganda be free from fear. It is truly an amazing organization that has some great things to share. Don’t miss them this summer! You can also learn more at invisiblechildren.com!
These are just a couple highlights among many. Camp Hammer will have all of the crazy fun team-comps, night games and free time activites that you can think of, as well as incredible speakers and music, food, and relationships! 2009 is going to be an incredible summer! Don’t miss out. Register today at:
camphammer.com
Excited to See You,
Camp Hammer Staff
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Mock Rawk 2009
2701’s Mock Rawk (Hosted by Camp Hammer) was incredible! So much energy, so many great acts, so much FUN. It gets us really excited for summer! The students really pulled out the stops and their acts showed it! The event grew substantially since last year! Almost 2 to 3 times more people showed up to watch the madness this year. We raffled off some really great prizes too! Four people walked away with a new Camp Hammer sweatshirt, and one lucky person won a FREE week to Camp! It was a night for the history books.
March 28th Work Day
Also, on March 28th, several men from all over Santa Cruz County partnered with Camp Hammer and helped with some really incredible projects. From bridges to retaining walls, people were working hard to improve Camp for all you campers that will be there this summer. It is an incredible thing what can happen when people get together and show their passion for Camp.
Build His Kingdom
And their are still plenty of opportunities to help if you want to get involved. During the week of May 11th – May 16th, we are having more work days, and we will be working on several different projects including building the set for this years theme, as well as the finishing touches on some of the projects that were started this past weekend. Thanks for all your support, and if you haven’t registered yourself, or your child for Camp this summer, don’t wait any longer! Spots are going fast, and you don’t want to miss out on the amazing things we have planned for this summer.
For more information call our offices at (831) 338-3200 or email us at info@camphammer.com!
Love,
Camp Hammer Staff
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The sun is shining, the birds are chirping, and it is lighter later. These things, can only mean one thing, SUMMER IS ALMOST HERE! We are so excited for all the incredible things going on at Camp right now. Everyone is kicking it into high gear preparing for the most incredible summer in Camp Hammer history! There are several scheduled work days when people from all over the county are coming to help Camp prepare for the summer months. We are building some incredible things and upgrading things around Camp, and for all you Campers we are building the best skit set in the history of skit sets. Summer is just around the corner, don’t miss out on the incredible opportunity of Camp Hammer in 2009! Register at camphammer.com today!
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Hey Camp Family!
If you couldn’t tell from the title of this post, Camp Hammer is hosting 2701’s (Twin Lakes High School Group) 2nd Annual Mock Rawk. What is Mock Rawk, you may ask yourself. Well let me tell you. Mock Rawk is a crazy competition where groups sign up to lip sync and dance to music of their choice! Why is Camp Hammer hosting this event you also might ask. The answer is that anyone who knows Camp Hammer, knows that no where on earth does crazy fun competitions like us. The event will take place on March 27th at Twin Lakes Church! Come watch some incredible students perform some incredible acts! Bring your friends and family, and learn what Camp Hammer is doing this summer! It will be a great time for anyone who attends. We hope to see you there! Peace.
Camp Hammer Staff
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Hey Camp Hammer Family!
I’ve got some really exciting news for you, so take a moment and read the following. We can’t disclose what this years theme is, but we want to give everyone an opportunity to help put this summers theme in action. From now until May, we are compiling a list of people who would love to come spend some time at Camp to help us “Build His Kingdom.” During the week of May 11th – May 16th we will be preparing Camp for our summer programs. From building the set for our Night Games, to facilities projects, to sewing costumes and painting, we are inviting anyone who is able to give some time to help us! It is a great opportunity to get away from the toils of your everyday, and serve at Camp Hammer. You don’t have to commit any certain amount of time, and you don’t have to have any type of specific skill, we would just love to serve along side you in this way. For more information on how you can get involved, email us at info@camphammer.com! We can’t wait to hear from you!
Camp Hammer Staff
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Alright Camp Hammer Family. 2009 is here! You know what that means. Summer preparations have begun! This is a great time of year up at Camp. We are all gearing up for the spring and have started the initial steps to planning a great summer. The Directors will be traveling around in the next 2 months to begin recruiting staff for the summer of 2009. If you are interested in working at Camp this summer, check out our application on the website (camphammer.com). We will be in the Northwest from Jan. 19th – 24th, and down in Southern California from Feb. 8th – 14th.
At camp we are working hard to improve the facilities and create some really great things for Summer 2009. Josh Dunton aka “Auger,” has completely transformed the upper basketball court into a great hang out area with benches and even some stadium seating. It’s amazing what someone can do with a little bit of wood, and some hard work! It’s going to be the hottest spot at Camp!
Registration opens this week so whether you are a parent looking to sign your child up, or a camper ready to sign up, make sure you do it as soon as possible, so you don’t miss out! Keep checking back on the website for some really great new additions. Watch for a new “History” page with old pictures and some historical facts about Camp Hammer. Also, watch for our brand new promo video which will be on the main page any day. We are putting some finishing touches on it, and then it will be ready to view. Lastly, the Camp Hammer blog will be updated each week from here on out, so be sure to check back! We look forward to seeing you this summer, and we have realized that the best advertisment is word of mouth, so if you have experienced Camp Hammer, tell your friends, and share the experience with them as well! See you in a few months.
Camp Hammer Staff
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Hey Friends!
With the Holidays in full swing, Camp Hammer wants you to remember the God who created the heavens and the earth, the one whom this holiday season is in honor of. December is a great time at Camp because it is a season for the staff to take time and reflect on the amazing things God has done in the past year. We are so thankful for God’s faithfulness in 2008. Just a few of the amazing things that happened in 2008 are; over 100 young people made choices to follow Jesus! Also, Camp was able to fill it’s pond for the first time in 4 years! Obviously, those two examples are a small piece of the incredible things God did in 2008. This month take some time and remember the amazing ways God has blessed you in the past year. We are excited for what 2009 holds, and hope that you will choose to spend another week, or weekend with us at Camp Hammer! We look forward to serving you, and this year tell your friends about the incredible ministry here at Camp Hammer!
Camp Hammer Staff
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