The Camp Highland BlogThe Camp Highland Bloghttp://www.camphighland.com/the-camp-highland-blog/2013-06-02T02:14:39ZSquarespaceSummer Staff 2013 Have Arrived!http://www.camphighland.com/the-camp-highland-blog/2013/6/1/summer-staff-2013-have-arrived.htmlCamphighland2013-06-02T01:24:26Z2013-06-02T01:24:26ZThey're here! They're here! That's right, we have just welcomed 75 of the coolest, smartest, most awesomest(yes, I said awesomest), Jesus-filled summer staff that exists on the planet. And they are ready to serve your kids! We have been going through 2-weeks of intense training, fun, TAG time, and everything in-between. 

Week 1 is almost here and we are very excited! It is our hope and prayer that your camper leaves camp having had the thrill of their lifetime while having been exposed to teachable moments that help guide them into a growing relationship with Jesus Christ. 

- Zach 

]]>Mother's Day 5/12/13http://www.camphighland.com/the-camp-highland-blog/2013/4/25/mothers-day-51213.htmlCamphighland2013-04-25T23:20:41Z2013-04-25T23:20:41ZThere are a lot of wonderful things to celebrate in this life, but I can't think of many that compare to celebrating the beautiful woman who we simply know as our MOM! 

As I am sitting her writing this blog post, I'm reflecting on my own mother. I can't help but feel an overwhelming sense of love for the woman who means the most in my life. Thinking of all of the sacrifices she has made over the years to make me and my family happy I am realizing how incredible she is.

I can remember all of the practices she took me to, and how she always made sure my clothes weren't inside out, or my shoes on the wrong foot. She made sure I ate my vegetables and went to church with her on Sundays. She taught me right from wrong. She let me figure things out on my own, but stayed just close enough for when I needed her to show me the way. She was proud of me even when I didn't win. She showed me what was most important in life and how to always do the right thing. She truely is a remarkable woman

This month, take some time to reflect on your mother. Let her know how much she means to you. Let her know how thankful you are for all that she does. Celebrate your mom. 

We didn't want to just honor mom on this one day, so we are dedicating the whole month of May to Mom. Here's to you! 

 

- Zach 

]]>Prepare for Summer Camp 2013http://www.camphighland.com/the-camp-highland-blog/2013/4/15/prepare-for-summer-camp-2013.htmlCamphighland2013-04-15T16:25:45Z2013-04-15T16:25:45ZParents, it's that time of year again. Time for Summer Camp! It will be here before you know it, so we want to make sure your kids are well-prepared for an unforgettable experience. We have come up with a checklist of "What to Bring" and "What NOT to Bring" that you may find helpful. Check it out and make sure that your camper has everything he/she needs for their week at camp. 

Here are a couple of important items you definitely don't want to forget: 

  1. Bible
  2. Water Bottle 
  3. Sunscreen/Bugspray
  4. Your child's name written with Sharpie on ALL his/her items
  5. Bathing suit (girls one piece) 
  6. Closed toed shoes (for specific activities)

 Click below for: 

  Summer Camp Info Packet

 

Click below for:

Day Camp Info Packet

]]>All About CampInTouchhttp://www.camphighland.com/the-camp-highland-blog/2013/3/28/all-about-campintouch.htmlCamphighland2013-03-28T17:10:03Z2013-03-28T17:10:03Z

CampInTouch is your all-in-one, personalized account giving you access to everything camp related. Do you have questions such as, “What weeks did I sign my child up for?” or “How do I pay my balance?” These questions and more can all be answered inside your CampInTouch Account. Take a moment to check it out!

  • Above is the red navigation bar above and all the way to the right you'll find CIT. 
  • View the sessions and dates that your camper is enrolled.
  • View and update your contact information such as addresses, phone numbers, email addresses, billing info, photos of your child, and more under the Your Family Section.
  • Want to pay your balance or update your credit card number? You can do all of that on the Financial Management section.
  • Want to see your camper having a blast at camp? High-resolution images are made available to view and print on the Photos section. It’s fun and affordable!
  • Register for other events such as our Father/Daughter, Father/Son, Mother/Son retreats and school group events under the Camper Application section.
  • Find all kinds of goodies under the Your Community section. During the summer, you can send personalized emails to your campers with the option of adding games and puzzles for extra entertainment. Also, you can create guest accounts for friends and family that allow them to send camper emails and view pictures too! 
  • We offer the most comprehensive medical forms ever available to summer camps. They are all online and easy to access so you will never have to deal with another paper form again! For your convenience, try to avoid using smart phones or tablets when registering or filling out forms.
  • CampInTouch has gone mobile! That’s right, you can now view Photos, News, and Videos, purchase Camp Stamps and update your credit card information on the easy-to-use movile version only at > https://camphighland.m.campintouch.com

As you can see, there are many wonderful options your CampInTouch accounts offers! Please take some time to become familiar with it and utilize the benefits! And have a great day! 

]]>Day Camp Open Househttp://www.camphighland.com/the-camp-highland-blog/2013/3/21/day-camp-open-house.htmlCamphighland2013-03-21T16:26:44Z2013-03-21T16:26:44Z

Join us April 14th from 2-5pm at Stonecreek Church for a tour of Day Camp! Get a chance to meet some of our staff, check out the cool activities, and ask as many questions as you want! We will also have some snacks and drinks! Hope to see you all there! 

 

Stonecreek Address:

13540 Highway 9 North

Milton, GA 30004

Click Here for Directions

]]>An Aluminum Cylinder with Wingshttp://www.camphighland.com/the-camp-highland-blog/2012/5/1/an-aluminum-cylinder-with-wings.htmlCamphighland2012-05-01T16:11:27Z2012-05-01T16:11:27Z

Launching from Atlanta we had to check bags containing tools, bolts, and other equipment, all of which had to be under 50 pounds. We had 16 checked bags and crates going to Kenya, plus another 15 carry-on bags. We were a mass of people and equipment, squeezing onto an aluminum cylinder with wings to hop across two continents and an ocean. Amazingly, all of our bags and people made the connection to Nairobi and everything made it to Kenya. That was the easy part, now getting through customs in Kenya with all this stuff - 6 men with carts overloaded with crates and bags - was just not possible without a thorough search to collect a tax on imports. Yet, they let us through without checking one bag...a not so small miracle. 410 Bridge had the perfect size 25-passenger bus waiting for us that fit all 15 people and 31 bags and crates. Opening these crates in front of the men of Kwambekenya was really cool. They didn't know what to think about the nail guns, power saws and drills. These men are so good at working with a hoe or machete or anything with their hands. They were amazed by the power tools and we showed them how to use them and no one lost a digit or limb as a result....another little miracle. For many days, these guys worked along side us, giving up their time to work their own gardens and herds, with great anticipation as to what we were building. We had several spectators each day as well. I asked one of the men what he thought about what we were doing and he said, "We are all very interested in what this will look like.  We are very blessed by this, because poor people don't have time and can't afford to have fun." Because this is so different and so unique to the area, the Camp Highland Outpost will be talked about throughout many communities and Kwambekenya will attract many people to come learn about Jesus through something "fun".

 

Dayne

]]>Lessons in Grace and Lovehttp://www.camphighland.com/the-camp-highland-blog/2012/4/18/lessons-in-grace-and-love.htmlCamphighland2012-04-18T19:12:59Z2012-04-18T19:12:59Z But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me.    2 Corinthians 12: 9


This verse became a theme for my time in Kenya. Even before I departed for the trip, God began to remind me of the sufficiency of His grace. I was overwhelmed by the generosity and the willingness of my home church that provided me with more than I needed to go on the trip. God’s grace did not stop there. He was with our team and luggage as we made the journey over the big pond to Nairobi, Kenya. We were once again reminded of his grace when we collected our luggage to find all 30 something pieces had made it safely on the planes and through customs. This verse first came up on the trip around day two or three when Ms. Betsy shared it with us for our morning devotion. God had placed it on her heart to share before we even left for the trip. Unfortunately, Ms. Betsy woke up to her eyes really bothering her. God shared this message through the humility and purity of Ms. Betsy. Even though she was suffering through a physical weakness, God’s grace was sufficient enough to bring her through it. Not only so, he used her in big ways to share his love with the children and women of the Kwambekenya Community.

I continued to see how sufficient God’s grace was for the people of Kwambekenya. On the outside it appeared that they had just enough to survive. Their homes and clothing are meager. Many work just to provide food for their family. Despite this, God has provided for them in many ways through 410 Bridge and many other ways. They may be poor in money and possessions, but they are rich inspirit. I experienced the joy of Jesus pour out of their smiles and the gentle way they welcomed us in. The children radiate joy and I could not get enough of playing, singing, hugging, and holding their precious little hands. It is in our weakness that God’s grace isabundantly sufficient. Thanks to my experience in Kenya, I will never forget this promise.

Jen

]]>Open House 4/15http://www.camphighland.com/the-camp-highland-blog/2012/4/11/open-house-415.htmlCamphighland2012-04-11T14:07:23Z2012-04-11T14:07:23ZYou're invited! Join us Sunday afternoon for an inside look at Camp Highland! If you are new to camp, would like to see our new facilities, or just want to hang out with our wonderful staff, then please come. This is also a great chance to bring a friend who may be interested. We will have staff onsite to give tours of the facilities as well as answer any questions about sumer camp & other programs. If you are interested or know someone who is, please email us at information@camphighland.com. We hope to see you there! 

]]>Every human on earth needs some kind of healinghttp://www.camphighland.com/the-camp-highland-blog/2012/2/22/every-human-on-earth-needs-some-kind-of-healing.htmlCamphighland2012-02-22T21:52:46Z2012-02-22T21:52:46ZWe have been given the priviledge to partner with an amazing group called Rapha - an organization that provides self-reflection retreats for women who have been trafficed. This will be the second time Rapha has brought girls up to Camp Highland to serve them in a mighty way. We are so excited that they are coming again! This time we're asking for your help. Rapha is raising all of the funds to bring the girls up to camp. They are hosting a concert March 3rd and all the proceeds will go towards the retreat. So come out and enjoy some great food, music, and fellowship. Hope to see you there! 

For more information about Rapha check them out at their website! 

]]>New Mailing Addresshttp://www.camphighland.com/the-camp-highland-blog/2012/2/17/new-mailing-address.htmlCamphighland2012-02-17T18:21:02Z2012-02-17T18:21:02Z
In effort to simplify things at camp, we have decided to change our business address to: 1200 Camp Highland Road, Ellijay, GA 30540. Not to be confused with our physical address: 1250 Camp Highland Road, Ellijay, GA 30540.

Notice the difference?... 1200 vs. 1250.

We figured that this way we won't have any of our guests showing up to our office in Alpharetta looking for a retreat(lol!). Hopefully this will be easier for everyone now and there won't be any confusion.

So from here on out, if you need to mail us anything please send it to our new business address: 1200 Camp Highland Road, Ellijay, GA 30540

Thanks!

Zach 

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