Dates:  July 1-8, 2012 (staff arrives June 30)  
Location:  Blountsville, Alabama

This summer marks our fifteenth year at Camp Woodmen, Alabama!  We are looking forward to another wonderful year.  We will continue our tradition of daily Christian Living classes along with a greater biblical focus throughout the week. 

Activities
The daily program schedule will include many of the following activities: archery, basketball, dance, high ropes course, low ropes initiatives, riflery, sand volleyball, softball, speedaway, swimming and water sliding.  We also enjoy having novelty Olympics and a fun show with dorm skits for evening activities.  The entire camp will sing a theme hymn each evening before dismissal to the dorms.
 

Dates & Times
Staff members should plan to attend an afternoon Sabbath service on June 30 in the Gadsden, Alabama, area. Additional staff orientation and training will follow that evening. Specific details will be sent later to all staff members.  Staff training and orientation will continue at the camp Sunday, July 1 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. 

Camper registration will be conducted from 3 to 5 PM on Sunday, July 1. Checkout and departure for everyone will be from 9 to 11 a.m. on Sunday, July 8. We will need to completely vacate the facility before noon that day.

Transportation
We recommend the Birmingham airport (BHM) for those flying to camp this summer. Transportation from the Birmingham airport to camp and back will be provided. Staff members should plan their flights to arrive in time for the Sabbath.  Staff should attend the afternoon Sabbath service.  We ask parents to help us by planning campers’ flight arrivals in the late morning or early afternoon on Sunday, July 1. Preferred times for airport departures on Sunday, July 8 are mid-morning and no later than early afternoon. 

Staff Needs
Once again this year we need staff members who hold current certifications as archery instructor, camp nurse, lifeguard, and riflery instructor.  Several are needed who hold current certification in First Aid and CPR.  Additionally, we need experienced adults who can supervise sports and conduct classes such as low ropes initiatives and outdoor living skills. We have a great need for devoted counselors and assistant counselors. As always, we need several to assist with food service and laundry. Questions about specific staff needs should be directed to the camp director. 

We solicit your prayers for God’s blessing on our efforts to build a safe Christian zone that provides a foretaste of God’s Kingdom. Participants can expect a well-structured and safe program that provides challenging activities and the opportunity to make life-long friendships. Come and help us make your experience at Camp Woodmen 2012 one you will cherish forever! 

Age Range: 12 to 18  
Fees:  Campers, $250; Staff, no charge  

Signature Forms and Payment:
After you have completed your online application at http://uyc.ucg.org,
send your signature forms and payment check to the following address:

Shawn Cortelyou, Camp Woodmen
3516 W. Village Road
La Porte, IN 46350
 
If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact Shawn Cortelyou, Camp Director for Camp Woodmen, at  shawn_cortelyou@ucg.org or 309-973-6362.
 
I look forward to seeing you at Camp Woodmen!!
 
Shawn Cortelyou, Camp Director