Check out the winter newsletter here.

‘Tis the season for giving!  Gift Challenge

As the weather turns colder, we are thinking ahead to next summer!  The schedule for summer 2012 is almost complete, but we need your input!  Please help us by taking this 6 question survey about a High School Event!

DATE: SATURDAY OCTOBER 8, 2011
TIME: 4:00 – 9:00 P.M.

Harvest Festival Schedule:
$10 per Family

4:00 P.M.— Harvest Dinner
5:00—Games and Hay Rides
Fun For Kids & Families
7:30 KariAnne & Lost Creek

Country, Gospel, Blue Grass Band

Fall Camp Clean-Up on
Saturday from 9-3. Please
join us and help with
camp projects!

CALL FOR INFO:
616-754-3785

WWW.CAMPCONCORDIA.ORG

Camp Concordia’s Annual Meeting is this Saturday!

Saturday, Sept. 17, 2011

10am Annual Meeting
12pm Luncheon
Afternoon:  Enjoy the camp!

We Need Your Input & Approval!
Elect Board Members, State of the Camp, Vision of What’s Ahead, Possible Property Expansion, Voice Concerns and/or Input

Everyone is Invited!
However The Important part is… Camp Board Member Elections are only voted on by those involved in the camp via:
Financial/Volunteer Supporter, Campground Guests, Summer Program between 9/20/2010 & 9/10/2011

Fall is a great time to check out Camp Concordia!  Come enjoy the beauty of nature.  Call or email the camp to book a day trip or weekend now!

Edit:  Thanks to the county we now have a new and improved Lincoln Road to enjoy as we drive to camp!

Lincoln Lake Road has been temporary closed due to road construction. Lincoln Lake is still open between 16 and 17 Miles.

There are two alternative routes available.  The first is to take 57 to Podunk Rd,  North to 16 Mile, than West to Lincoln Lake Rd, North to Pinewood.

The second route is to take 57 to Morgan Mills, north to 17 Mile, than East to Lincoln Lake Rd, South to Pinewood.

Heading to Camp Concordia this summer?

Drop off for week long campers is on Sunday nights between 4-5pm, with dinner and chapel following.  Families are welcome to join their camper for dinner (RSVP required) and to stay for chapel.

Pick up your week long camper on Friday afternoon between 12-1pm.  Families are welcome to stay for lunch (RSVP required) and closing ceremony.

Mini Campers #1 check in Sunday (June 26th) between 4-5pm and check out on Tuesday (June 28th) 12-1pm, with families welcome to stay for dinner on Sunday and lunch on Tuesday (RSVP required).

Mini Campers #2 check in Wednesday (June 29)  night between 4-5pm and check out on Friday (July 1st) 12-1pm, with families welcome to stay for dinner on Wednesday and lunch on Friday (RSVP required).

Mini Campers #3 check in Tuesday (July 8th) night between 4-5pm and check out on Friday (July 8th) 12-1pm, with families welcome to stay for dinner on Tuesday and lunch on Friday (RSVP required).

Not registered yet?  There is still room for you and a friend!  Walk-In registrations accepted at check-in!  Call the camp office for details.  616-754-3785

Position Available For: Campground Host and Summer Caretaker

Camp Concordia, Gowen MI:
Is taking applications for the positions of campground Hosts and Summer Caretakers.
Ideal Start Date: May 23
Time is flexible, with peak time running from Memorial Day Weekend to Labor Day weekend.
A full hook-up site is provided, along with full use of the camp and its facilities.
Meals are provided when the summer program is in session (June-July)
Compensation- If needed, can be discussed based on abilities.
Responsibilities:
Welcoming, checking in and caring for the needs of campground guests,
collecting and reporting fees, along with managing the registration process.
light janitorial duties and building care. Helping around camp when able.
Caretakers: Help maintain camp facilities and grounds, and assist with projects and servant groups.
Camp Concordia:
Is a Recognized Service Organization of the LC-MS in the Michigan District.
Provides summer camp programs for youth, along with a family focused RV campground
The campground consists of 38 sites, all with electricity; and several group site areas.
Is located on 60 beautiful waterfront acres on Half Mile Lake.
The lake is part of a 5 lake chain connected with channels.
Is within 30 minute driving distance (northeast) of Grand Rapids, near Greenville MI

Contact Information:
Camp Concordia- Attention Paul Golke (Director)
13400 Pinewood St
Gowen, MI 49326
ph: 616-754-3785
fx: 616-754-5472
e-mail: paul@campconcordia.org
Website: www.campconcordia.org

Check out Job Descriptions Here:

Campground Host

Camp Care Taker

Download Application Here:

Application

ONLY TWO DAYS LEFT!!  Last day is Thursday for the discount!  Register before 3/31 and receive a $50 discount for any of the July week-long camps!  A $100 deposit is all that is asked.  Even if your date has to change, we will honor the lower rate.  Just let us know that you are planning to attend.  See you this summer!

Now: Register and Pay Online.

Camp Concordia is very excited about the upcoming Golf Outing on June 11, 2011 at Brookside Golf Course in Gowen, MI.

Be a Golfer: Entry Fee: $80 per person and Pastors play FREE!

It’s a 4 person scramble at the Brookside Golf Course in Gowen, MI.

8:00am registration & continental breakfast, 9:30am shot gun start

*contests-lunch-prizes*

- Hole In One Prizes -
$10,000 Cash
Vacation Trip Packages

- Plus -
nearly $400 in other Cash Prizes!

50% of each player’s fee is considered a charitable gift for tax purposes.
Make check payable to Camp Concordia (Memo: Golf Outing) or credit card information by phone (616-754-3785).  Fill out your entry form- click here.

Limited to 32 Foursomes, so turn in your entry form early.

Can’t join us?  Please consider being a sponsor.   Eagle Sponsor: $200 (or value of item donated):  Listing in the golf packet and other printed material, a sign on a Tee/Hole, and special recognition during the Luncheon.  Half Page Ad (3×6) in the Golf Outing Booklet (please submit art work) Birdie Sponsor: $150 (or value of item donated): Listing in the golf packet and other printed material and a sign on a Tee/Hole.  One Quarter Page Ad (3×3) in the Golf Outing Booklet (please submit art work) Par Sponsor: $100 (or value of item donated): Listing in the golf packet and other printed material.  Business Card Size Ad (2×3) in the Golf Outing Booklet (please submit art work) Advertising in the Golf Packet only: submit art work: campconcordia.com: ½ Page Ad- $75 ¼ Page Ad- $50 Business Card Size- $25  Other: recognition during the event.