Camp Wanake

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• Inpost Barn Project is Underway
• Volunteers in all areas are needed - Work Crews and Maintenance Volunteers are sought
• 65th Anniversary Celebration is a blessing
• Wanake is in the news J
  • http://www.indeonline.com/communities/x1439481246/Camp-Wanake-remains-busy-year-round
• NOMADS and work crews make ministry possible
• Horse Ministry Begins
• Wanake Cookie Baking Event is coming up December 2-3, 2011
• Pray for Wanake

How How, Alumni!

Wow! There is so much to share.

First, the “Warm the Inpost Barn” project is underway. We kicked off the work with the Saturday, November 12th work day and even at this moment (Tuesday, November 15, 2011), work continues with a small crew. Once the three phase project is complete, the Inpost Barn’s chapel (large upstairs space) will be able to be used throughout the year as a meeting space for large groups.

The 65th Anniversary Celebration on September 24th was a blessing. Wanake welcomed alumni from young ones as little as two weeks old to our guests aged 80 plus. What a great day of visiting, singing, sharing, exploring the past, looking to the future and exploring the site. The day began with a tour of camp and ended in song and sharing at a traditional friendship circle. Wanake’s Family Wall grew yet again during the event. You can see a photo of the wall in the upcoming newsletter.

Wanake was in the news with a great introduction article on Tuesday, November 8th in the Massillon Independent. Check out the article at http://www.indeonline.com/communities/x1439481246/Camp-Wanake-remains-busy-year-round.

Much preparation work and many fence posts resulted in the Ames Farm being transformed into the Wanake Ranch. The NOMADS’, Nomads on a mission active in divine service (http://www.nomadsumc.org), three weeks of work coupled with a work day with Brotherhood Mutual, our insurance company, made it all possible. Now the house is nearly ready to receive campers for a week-long stay, the fences are up and the barn is ready for housing ponies and horses, electricity has been installed in the large barn, a tack area set up in the garage, the bus has a snug place to live over the winter in the steel building, and basketball has been set up and continues to improve in the steel building for year-round play.

I am pleased to announce that the horse ministry at Wanake has begun with the arrival of two ponies (Beauty and Apache) on September 19th and three horses (Sonny, Bennie and Brandy) on November 2nd. They are getting accustomed to their new home and care giving humans. Clarissa Lawrence joins us as the barn manager. She is serving as a volunteer. Praise God! The horse ministry reaches out to campers in a unique way. The horses serve as both to attract campers with whom we have the opportunity to share the Good News of Jesus and as program directors in their own right, teaching respect, responsibility, decision making, relationship building, and care for God’s creation. Do plan to come and see the horses at work over the course of the summer. A Grand Opening for the Wanake Ranch is planned for May 19, 2012.

Already retreat guests have been enriched with trips to the Wanake Ranch to visit with the ponies and to play basketball.

Wanake looks forward to seeing you soon. There are a number of events coming up in December:

• The Cookie Baking Overnight December 2-3
• Wanake Celebrates Christmas Celebration and Meal December 10th
• Parent’s Night/Day Out December 16-17
• Summer Camper Reunion December 29-30.
• Check out the details below.

Finally, please continue to pray for the Wanake ministry. New staff, new programs, a new summer camp year, our winter guests and groups, and the confirmation retreat are all great things to pray for and about. Of course, the year-round staff at Wanake asks for your prayers for the ministry at Wanake, our families and us.

In Christ,

Julie Lautt

Upcoming Events:

The Wanake Christmas Cookie Baking Event

This is a great time to get into the spirit of the Christmas season with Christmas cookie baking.... carols in the background... and a large warm fire in the fireplace. Lodging is in a comfortable retreat center. You'll get a chance to bake dozens of your favorite cookies – and try new recipes. We hope you'll start your Christmas season out right this year by attending the Wanake Christmas Cookie Baking Event.

The Details: Friday—Saturday, December 2-3, 2011; Begins Friday at 7 PM; Ends Saturday at 4 PM; Cost: $69.00/person; Includes overnight accommodations, 2 meals, snacks, and all the materials and ingredients for our crafts and baking!

Wanake Celebrates Christmas
December 10, 2011 from 4-6:15 PM

Christmas Shopping Extraveganza and Overnight for Children

IT’S A PARENTS NIGHT OUT! - Friday—Saturday, December 16-17, 2011

Do you need to shop without your children? Prepare for Christmas without interruptions? Take a break? Wanake has this win-win solution. Starting at 5 PM on Friday evening you have 24-hours to do what you need to do and know that your children are in excellent care, preparing physically and spiritually for Christmas. Fee includes overnight, 3 meals, snacks, fun and games, and crafts children can give as gifts.

The Details: Friday - Saturday, December 16-17, 2011; Beginning at 5 PM Friday through 6:15 PM Saturday; Cost: $69/child; $10 discount for each additional child in a family (This is less than $2.90/hour.)

Wanake Summer Camp Reunion

Yes! It is finally here, a reunion to remember all the fun of summer camp at Wanake. See your camp counselor and meet up with old friends. We’ll enjoy seeing your favorite Wanake sites ala winter. We will also get the first peak of the horses at the new Wanake ranch right on site. Of course, if there is snow, we will have “snow fun”: sledding, fort building, snow sculptures, etc. Inside we enjoy fun in the game room (Wii, carpet ball and ping pong tournaments, Karaoke, and your favorite camp games) and around the fireplace, including singing and the famous campfire snack palooza, where you get to enjoy your favorite campfire snacks. We will also worship, enjoy exploring the Bible, and renew our armor and our commitment to Christ. We are saving you a place, so grab your nametag, contact your summer camp friends, invite a friend, and register today.

The Details: Thursday-Friday December 29-30, 2011; Check-in: Thursday 6-8 PM; Pick-Up: Friday 6 PM

Price: $69; Registration Deadline: December 16th; Register by Mail or by phone; Contact Wanake 330-756-2333

Check out the great events coming up!

Friday-Saturday, December 2-3, 2011 Christmas Preparation & Cookie Baking Event

Saturday, December 10, 2011 Wanake Celebrates Christmas

Friday-Saturday, December 16-17, 2011 Christmas Shopping Extravaganza Parents Night Out

Friday-Sunday, February 3-5, 2012 Clown Ministry Workshop

Friday-Sunday, February 10-12, 2012 Annual Confirmation Retreat

Saturday-Monday, February 18-20, 2012 Wanake Winter Family Camp

Friday-Sunday, February 24-26, 2012 Youth Connection Weekend - “Cabin Fever”

Friday-Sunday, March 9-11, 2012 A Beth Moore Women’s Retreat

March 15-18 & March 22-25, 2012 Spring Walk to Emmaus Weekends

Saturdays, March 24, Apr 28 & May 12 Wanake Spring Work Days

Saturday, March 31, 2012 Resurrection Egg Hunt & Camp Preview Day

Sunday, May 6, 2012 Open House

Monday-Friday, May 21-25, 2012 Wanake Alumni Work Week

Friday-Monday, May 25-28, 2012 Memorial Day Family Weekend CAMP-O-RAMA

Tuesday, June 5, 2012 The One Day Adventure

Monday-Friday, June 11-15, 2012 UM Korean-American Youth Camp

June 17-August 3, 2012 Summer Camp Programs

Camp For Life

This newsletter is written by Julie Lautt and sent on the alumni e-mail network by Dave Kennat.
Please respond all Wanake correspondence director@campwanake.org.

Wanake Camp and Retreat Center
"Beautiful, Spiritual Place Among the Hills"
330-756-2333 voice, 330-756-2300 fax
9463 Manchester Ave SW
Beach City, OH 44608

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