Group Workcamp

a few 2008 camp pictures

St. Paul's Youth are goin' on a field trip ... a Group Workcamps type of field trip ... off to Youngstown, Ohio. Support them in all ways possible; financially, with prayer, with words of encouragement. The group numbers around 15 at this time ....

The churches of the York Association have hosted workcamps during the summers of 2005 and 2008. We did it again in 2010! Over 60 homes received new coats of paint, ramps and porches, roofing, or other repairs. The homeowners received the gift of work time and personal sharing from their crews.

Our UCC churches and other civic organizations helped with financial, prayer, and other various means of support. Donations of ice cream and homemade cookies (and cupcakes) were some of the highlights of the camp week.

The campers were overwhelmed at the generosity of the "local" community during the camp week. Spring Grove Area Senior High School was a great home away from home during their mission trip to York County.

Check out more information on the York Association web page:

Group Workcamp page

The St. Paul's UCC of Stoverstown youth (plus Joy and Mark) traveled to Bridgeton New Jersey in July of 2009 for their first Group experience. It was a great adventure!!

This group is planning to be part of the Group Workcamps again in the summer of 2011 traveling to Youngstown Ohio.

Pictures from Bridgeton

We asked all churches in theYork Association to support the mission of Group Workcamps in any or all of the following ways:

Prayer Chain for the volunteers (and campers)
Mission Moments lifted up during worship times
Inviting speakers (steering committee and/or campers) to share experiences
Monetary support
Budgeting for the workcamp in your church planning over the next several years
Solicit Individual pledges
Schedule Free-will offerings
Plan Youth Group fund-raisers
Help in identifying appropriate worksites (4 ½ days of work)
Help in creating “hospitality bags” for the workcamp participants
Volunteers to help complete any work not finished during the camp week

Please contact any of the four individuals listed below for more information:

Austin Chinault - achinault@aol.com

Steve Kern - sskern@comcast.com

Kathy Church – neenakathy@gmail.com

Darlene Hoover-nannydlh@aol.com

Thanks to all who had a hand in the success of these camps!

Our Next Camp

2013???

		Group Workcamps
FAQ sheet Flyer a few 2008 camp pictures		St. Paul's Youth are goin' on a field trip ... a Group Workcamps type of field trip ... off to Youngstown, Ohio. Support them in all ways possible; financially, with prayer, with words of encouragement. The group numbers around 15 at this time .... The churches of the York Association have hosted workcamps during the summers of 2005 and 2008. We did it again in 2010! Over 60 homes received new coats of paint, ramps and porches, roofing, or other repairs. The homeowners received the gift of work time and personal sharing from their crews. Our UCC churches and other civic organizations helped with financial, prayer, and other various means of support. Donations of ice cream and homemade cookies (and cupcakes) were some of the highlights of the camp week. The campers were overwhelmed at the generosity of the "local" community during the camp week. Spring Grove Area Senior High School was a great home away from home during their mission trip to York County. Check out more information on the York Association web page: Group Workcamp page The St. Paul's UCC of Stoverstown youth (plus Joy and Mark) traveled to Bridgeton New Jersey in July of 2009 for their first Group experience. It was a great adventure!! This group is planning to be part of the Group Workcamps again in the summer of 2011 traveling to Youngstown Ohio. Pictures from Bridgeton We asked all churches in theYork Association to support the mission of Group Workcamps in any or all of the following ways: Prayer Chain for the volunteers (and campers) Mission Moments lifted up during worship times Inviting speakers (steering committee and/or campers) to share experiences Monetary support Budgeting for the workcamp in your church planning over the next several years Solicit Individual pledges Schedule Free-will offerings Plan Youth Group fund-raisers Help in identifying appropriate worksites (4 ½ days of work) Help in creating “hospitality bags” for the workcamp participants Volunteers to help complete any work not finished during the camp week Please contact any of the four individuals listed below for more information: Austin Chinault - achinault@aol.com Steve Kern - sskern@comcast.com Kathy Church – neenakathy@gmail.com Darlene Hoover-nannydlh@aol.com Thanks to all who had a hand in the success of these camps!		Our Next Camp 2013???