Ellie Molnar, Hospitality and Outreach Director
However far we find ourselves off the path God intends for us, He has a way of always bringing us back. Back to our home, our roots, where we are best used to share our Father’s love and glorify Him.
Thank you to all who joined us at the ribbon cutting to celebrate Brown Retreat Center!
Thank you for cookies baked by Ellie Molnar (P.H.O.C. Hospitality Director) and seasonal decorations arranged by Vicky and Brianna Swiger (Brianna is a summer staff member, former camper, and she and her mom currently sit on one of P.H.O.C.'s three volunteer committees).
Early this spring, the Pleasant Hill Outdoor Camp board approved the release of $2,200.00 for the camp's Legacy Fund to send more kids to summer camp in 2017. As a result, 14 children attended an incredible adventure that seemed out of reach only a few months ago.
We've all asked ourselves whether or not what we believe matters. But have we really found an answer? Beyond that, do we even know where to begin looking for an answer? As humans, we only have two places find information: Ourselves, when we choose to trust our senses, emotions, and personal experience; or Others, when we choose to trust a book, a friend, or an authority figure.
Summer camp is a place where you are safe, have fun, feel loved, AND... you get challenged! Sometimes it is the challenge of trying a brand new activity. Sometimes it is the challenge of choosing a joyful heart during a difficult situation. Sometimes it is the challenge of navigativing new relationships or learning to make independent choices without your parents being an arm's reach away.
Summer camp is fun, but that is never the goal of any good camping program. Parent Guide News identifies at least 6 important ways summer camp can benefit your child. At Pleasant Hill Outdoor Camp, we believe fun is a gateway to the most important lessons we will ever encounter.
You can read the Parent Guide News article "Summer Camp Benefits" for yourself HERE.
Thank you for a wonderful year! Review this past season of Summer Camp and Group Retreats with us at Pleasant Hill Outdoor Camp in Ohio.
Whether you rooted for the Browns or the Cavaliers, whether you voted for Hillary, or Trump, if you were involved at camp this year you made a difference! Please enjoy this year-end report celebrating your impact.
"I just wanted to tell you how much our daughter enjoyed herself this summer at your camp. This was her, our, first experience and it couldn't have been better! She loved her counselors and the entire experience. When she first approached us about a summer camp, I was hesitant and overwhelmed. I searched for camps and yours stood out. You answered my questions and your staff helped me with payments; all of which was appreciated. When we arrived to drop her off, the check in procedure was helpful and easy. Everyone made us feel welcome. While she was there, we were able to catch up via the pictures your staff took which made us feel connected. When we picked her up she couldn't stop talking about how much fun she had. Thanks so much!"
