the wilds newsletter: spring 2015
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Spring 2015 Volume 34 Number 1
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The Wilds Christian Association, Inc. is an independent, nondenominational, nonprofit, 501(c)(3) organization created for the purpose of operating Christian camps and conference centers. We are fundamental in our beliefs, Bible-centered in our philosophy, and evangelistic in our outreach.
The Wilds Christian Association, Inc. presently operates a Christian camp and conference center in the Blue Ridge Mountains of western North Carolina that is open year-round. The camp has a carefully selected and trained staff and averages over 20,000 campers per year. In 2009 The Wilds of New England began ministry at our campsite in Deering, New Hampshire. In this peaceful, rural setting we experienced good growth in attendance at our summer camps as well as in our limited fall schedule programs. We anticipate a continuing steady growth and expansion of the ministry at this New England location.
In addition to providing a God-honoring music publication service as an integral part of our ministry, The Wilds Christian Association, Inc. has also established the CampsAbroad program to assist others in the formation and operation of Christian camp ministries around the world.
The Wilds Christian Association, Inc. publishes The Wilds NewsLetter. Change of address information and comments should be sent to:
The Wilds Christian Association, IncPO Box 509 Taylors, SC 29687-0009Phone: (864) 268-4760Fax: (864) 292-0743E-mail: [email protected]
Visit our website at www.wilds.org or visit The Wilds Online Store at www.wilds.org/store.Editor: Ken CollierGraphic Designer: Craig Stouffer
Publications Coordinator: Vickie EbnerSpring 2015 Volume 34 Number 1 2015 The Wilds Christian Association, Inc. All rights reserved.
The Wilds and CampsAbroad are registered trademarks of The Wilds Christian Association, Inc.
North Carolina Campsite:
The Wilds 1000 Wilds Ridge RoadBrevard, NC 28712-7273Phone: (828) 884-7811Fax: (828) 862-4813
New England Campsite:
The Wilds of New England1181 Deering Center RoadDeering, NH 03244-6529Phone: (603) 529-0001Fax: (864) 862-4813
I am Ken, your Matre D for this event. I started out as a dishwasher for this establishment, and it was the best decision of my life! Perhaps youve visited one of our venues before, perhaps not, but we want this to be a pleasurable experience in every way. At The Wilds family of fine, campy
establishments, we have cooked up a rich feast of fun and first-
rate camp experiences for over 45 years! Now, you know were not talking food specifically in this NewsLetter (though our real chefs
are beyond amazing), but about whats cooking around the camp in preparation for the most amazing summer camp weeks on the planet! Allow me to explain the specially prepared seven course camp experience meal we want to serve you today, which will focus on this summers weeks of camp at The Wilds in North Carolina and The Wilds of New England! Allow us to begin this delectable walk-
through with our first formal course called The Amuse. The other courses will follow in order, written by our highly regarded chefs.
by Ken CollierPresident The Wilds
Brevard, North Carolina
Welcome to THE WILDS Christian Camp & Conference Center
LADIES ANDGENTLEMEN!
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This is Ken, your Matre D once more. While your chefs are preparing the courses, I have the privilege of presenting your formal amuse today. We have prepared several offerings that will, hopefully, incite the taste buds to know where to find more and more specific
information about The Wilds camps! You are now sampling our first offering of information todaythis NewsLetter (not to be taken internally). Who in your family or your church youth group needs to be served at The Wilds this year? At both The Wilds in North Carolina and The Wilds of New England in New Hampshire, we specialize in a full summer of action and fun for teens (13-18 years of age) and juniors
(9-12 years of age.) Might we suggest you please take a visit
to The Wilds website at www.wilds.org or www.thewildsofnewengland.org to see the full menu of camps and other great information that will help you get to know the campsites better? We have a very active presence on Facebook (facebook.com/wildswe love to be
liked), Instagram (instagram.com/
wildscamp) and Twitter (@wildscamp).
To help you get an additional taste of The Wilds Camps, we prepare a full range of side dishes to inform you of campsite events. For one thing, staff members are periodically available to come to your church to present the full spread of all that is going on at The Wilds campsites. You may contact Chef John Bott through [email protected] for staff availability. For the last 3 years, weve featured our own Ministry Team, which traveled the southeast and beyond giving samples of all the adventurous weeks and weekends one might enjoy
at camp. We have videos available at no charge to help you get to know our programs and help introduce the various camps to friends you know might be interested. There are
brochures for each program we would be happy to send you. For those of you in the southern region of the country, The Wilds sponsors an all-day camp experience
for teens called Farm Fest. It is staged on a farm (where else?) in the
Greenville, South Carolina, area during the fall of each
year. This years Farm Fest will be October 10, 2015, and
we are privileged to have Rand Hummel,
the executive chef (uh, director) at The
Wilds of New England, speaking to the teens. Bring the youth group! Rand has been a friend
of teenagers throughout his entire ministry. His
friends from The Wilds in North Carolina will be cooking
up the music and Funtime comedy for this all day camp taste-a-thon! For all of these informational items, youll find
contact information in this NewsLetter. We hope The Amuse has left you slightly hungry to enjoy your next course.
1st Course:
The Amuse
At certain restaurants, before the meal begins, diners are presented with a complimentary hors doeuvre called an amuse which is typically very flavorful and intended to amuse or stimulate the palate. These are usually offered as a gift from the chef and are intended to get the diner excited about the meal by offering a bit of insight as to what the chef is capable of.
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by Matt HerbsterDirector, The Wilds
Brevard, North Carolina
As an appetizer before we feast on the summer offerings yet to come, lets go a little bit behind the scenes at The Wilds, beginning with the makeup of the staff. There is a lot of experience that goes into the mix for a summer week at The Wilds and The Wilds of New England. There are many experienced hands in the maintenance area, the office, the
health service, the kitchens and Dining Halls, the stores and shops, the program, and the administration. Many of the
present full-time staff members were themselves summer
staff members and, in a number of cases, campers. The camp directors, Matt Herbster in North Carolina and Rand
Hummel in New England, have gained much experience and added many new, creative concepts to the camp through the years.
The Wilds first offered camp weeks in the summer of 1969.
As a foundation point, we have always had a highly qualified
staff made up of the most amazing young adults who are known for having a desire to be growing Christians. Aside from two truly beautiful campsites, we know the young adults of the summer staff make up the backbone of the camp week for each camper. Recruitment and placement of the summer is a huge priority throughout the entire year as we contract and train 144 counselors and 142
operational staff at the North Carolina campsite alone. Add another 22 counselors and 26 operational staff members
in New England, and its easy to see what an immense task gathering the staff is. They come from a dozen or so Christian colleges and another dozen secular colleges. Each staff member is recommended by their school and their local church as well as former staff members who know the pressures that are present with a summer week.
There is an amazing opportunity to get acquainted with one of the dedicated young adults that comprise the staff through our Summer Partner Program. One summer staff member is paired with a summer partner from anywhere in the country. Many times the summer partner knows the
summer staff member personally, but in many cases, they are paired later. The summer partner furnishes prayer support for his partner and donates up to $600, helping to
defray the cost of the summer staff members life-changing
summer at camp. In exchange, the summer staff member writes his partner sharing the inside blessings and pressures of a wide-open week of camp. Both partners are blessed
with this partnership. If you would like to get this very personal look at camp, if you know one of the young adults on staff this summer, if you were a staff member yourself, or if you would like to gain a new ministry friend, please write or call Mrs. Robin McAdams in the Taylors office. She
will give you all the information needed to be a part of the Summer Partner Program. The summer staff is one of the most important ingredients to the summer at The Wilds and The Wilds of New England. Ah, I see the third course is coming your way. You will be served by Chef Susan Burke, otherwise known as the Office Manager in Taylors, South
Carolina.
Appetizers, also called starters, are the first course of a meal and are served in small portions because more courses usually follow. Because they are smaller in size, appetizers are usually heightened in flavor and, like the amuse, are intended to get your palate and internal organs (ugh-editorial comment) stimulated in preparation for the remainder of
the meal.
2nd Course:
The AppetizerThe salad course is sometimes served in addition to an appetizersometimes it is the appetizer and sometimes it is served at the end of the meal following the entree, before the dessert. Salads are light enough to satisfy, but not fill up a diner before they get to the rest of their meal. When served at the end of a meal, a salad aids in digestion and cleanses the palate before dessert is served. It is traditional in many European cultures to eat the salad
following, rather than preceding, the entree.
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Yes, you may have your potato, but you must eat your salad first. Children know
that the path to any fun eating must go through the salad. Its good that so many kids love it nowadays. The path to get a child to camp at The Wilds, should go through one of our most amazing tools
Online Registration. It doesnt matter what camp you are planning to attend, you will need to make sure to try out this light and satisfying course, Online Registrations, or OLR for short. There are
many options to choose from, whether its Teen or Junior Boot Camp, Marriage
Conferences, Sr. Adult Retreats, or Family Camps. Weve got it all. Just make your choice and well help serve it right up!
OLR is designed to allow you to, well,
register for camp online! We have some lovely chefs who are always ready and willing to serve you and help you get registered. OLR allows you to create a
login and password and register for the camp of your choice. You can choose your toppingsaccommodations and
roommatesso that we can help make
your time with us more enjoyable. Some
toppings are not
options, but ultimately good for
you. They include medical information and legal guardian information for our campers 18
and under. Once you have made your choices and paid your deposit, you will receive a confirmation receipt via
e-mail.
While we have many camps during the spring, summer, and fall at both of our locations, we want to focus your attention today on some options that are mainly for summer camp.
Youth Pastors: You can keep track of your entire group online. You can check at any time to see which of your teens have registered. You also have the option to personally register the teens or have the parents register them. Of course, our chefs are continually keeping track of the orders and making sure the toppings are correct. They will also send you a listing twice before you come to camp so you have a complete copy of who has registered for your group, how much has been paid, and how much is owed. This is a great tool to help you enjoy a hassle-
free registration day at camp.
Parents: You can register your kids as individuals if they are not coming with a youth group and get your confirmation
e-mails delivered directly to you. We
encourage you to contact our chefs at any time if you have questions regarding camp. And when you send your children to camp again next year, simply choose your childs name from your profile,
update their grade, and complete the registration online.
At times, its possible that a camper gets carrots instead of the bacon they ordered. In this case, we encourage you to call or e-mail us with the problem
and someone will help you resolve the problem as crisply as a cool, fresh salad. While our system is not perfect, it does help us keep track of the information needed for you (or your child) to come
to camp. We are always updating our system to help make it better and easier for you.
One of our favorite parts of this course is the dressing. Are you wondering what that is? Thats easyits YOU! We
love meeting you in person! Mondays at
camp are busy days in the summer, but it is definitely the highlight of our week
for all of us in the office. We love seeing
old friends and meeting new ones! Now, are you ready to order your special OLR
salad, served up with a smile? Well see you soon!
The salad course is sometimes served in addition to an appetizersometimes it is the appetizer and sometimes it is served at the end of the meal following the entree, before the dessert. Salads are light enough to satisfy, but not fill up a diner before they get to the rest of their meal. When served at the end of a meal, a salad aids in digestion and cleanses the palate before dessert is served. It is traditional in many European cultures to eat the salad
following, rather than preceding, the entree.
3rd Course:
The Salad
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We are excited to see how God has blessed in both of our locations this past year! Both campsites are adding and improving camper activities and onsite facilities. At TheWilds
of New England the Zipline, New England style, is welcoming riders for its second summer of imparting the highest of thrills to all campers. This is one incredible ride! We are excited, also, to announce several new cabins as well as new furnace systems for those cabins to keep the cold out and the warmth in. Yes, even in summertime!
Speaking of warm and welcoming, TWNE is also thrilled to announce the arrival of the new Assistant Director, Steve Stodola and his family. Steve was the Director of TheWilds of the Rockies for 6 years and has
been ministering as the assistant to the director at TheWilds
of North Carolina for the past 11 years. His wife, Rhonae, has
been working with the Snack Shop in North Carolina as well as her
full-time job as a mother and full-time teacher to
2 of their children. The Stodolas have 4 children:
Kristy (currently studying Music Education with
an emphasis in strings at Bob Jones University),
Drew (hoping to be a walk-on with the Boston
Celtics and join the Boston Symphony with the
classical guitar ), David (aspiring Lego engineer),
and Daniel (looking to use his love for animals as
a part-time zookeeper in the Granite State Zoo).I
may be a little off on the particulars, but this is a delightful family ready to throw themselves into the ministry of TWNE!
The North Carolina location has seen a highly anticipated new Freetime activity finally completed. The 3rd
Falls Zipline will be fully operational this summer! This zipline has 2 sections with a combined length of 1,400 feet. The zipline
gives the rider an awesome view of both the 3rd Falls and
the Jocassee River Gorge. If you can't quite stomach the 250
height over Toxaway Creek, no worries! We have also built a 2 story observation deck overlooking the waterfall and both
ziplines so you can participate in the action from a distance and still get a beautiful view of this not frequently seen waterfall. We are also excited about some changes in the schedule for this summer. Back in the schedule for Thursday nights is our late night pizza party and activities including a hole-in-one
competition on our miniature golf course, night rides on the Land Trolley, basketball under the lights, a 2nd ride on the
Giant Swing for all seniors in high school, and a host of other activities!
Most importantly we are excited to announce a new 6 week
God & I Time Study through Matthew 5. This outlines a recipe
for developing whole-hearted devotion to our Savior. As
always we will have new and fresh faces on our counseling and contracted staff ready to spend time loving God and loving campers. Come see us this summer to take part and see how God is blessing! When it comes to adventure in camping, TheWilds serves up soup to nuts!
Thats right. Usually this course calls for anything from a light, clear broth to a hearty puree. The type of soup being offered is often determined by what is to follow in the meal. However, at The Wilds Restaurant, this course is Soup to Nuts which is an Americana expression meaning from the beginning to the end. It became a byword for a meal that included everything from the beginning soup to the nuts on the dessert. Chef Joe, Program Director in North Carolina, is a soup to nuts guy, and he wants to tell you whats new, whats improved, and what will be spicy if you come to The Wilds or The Wilds of New England this summer!
by Joe Fant Program Director The WildsBrevard, North Carolina
4th Course:
Soup to Nuts
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5th Course:
The Main Course
Appetizers and all of the other preliminaries to the meal are introduced to get you excited about the main course. Desserts are the ahh! with a good cup of coffee after a wonderful meal, sweetly filling in whatever room is left. The main course, though, is the
main event, the sustainerespecially if you are a meat-and-potato
kind of person. Even if you go to the fanciest eating establishment in town, you will be offered some kind of meat and taterbe it
a porterhouse steak and baked potato, an herb-crusted salmon
and rice, a honey-baked ham and scalloped potatoes, a chicken
parmesan and angel-hair pasta, or a double-bacon-burger and fries
all are made to put a smile on your face and inches on your waist.
The camp week itself, in a way, is at least a 7 course meal. There are so many aspects of camp to enjoy from unusual activities, new
friends, zany counselors, ice cream sundaes, fear-inducing ziplines,
beautiful hikes, salted caramel lattes, crazy team cheers, Funtime skits, and good looking preachers (ahem!) just to name a few.
But, if we had to choose one thing that would most compare to the main course of a rich, culinary spreadit would obviously have to
be our dedicated time in the Word of God. Check out this menu of dedicated time in the Word of God which is a part of every camping day at The Wilds campsites:
Camper Prayer Meetings: What a joy to hear dozens of teens voluntarily praying for their friends before breakfast as the day begins.
Morning Chapel: This summer we will all take a close look at a portion of our Lords Sermon on the Mount and be reminded
of the responsibility and joy of being part of Gods kingdom.
Personal God & I Time: This is a highlight of every day where we have the opportunity to tune out the rest of the world and focus on our relationship with our wonderful Lord and what He
wants us to learn from His precious Word.
God & I Time Follow-up: After an in-depth study of a portion of Matthew 5 in chapel, and then personally meditating
on the same text with the help of a God & I Time booklet, campers and counselors then get together to discuss what they learned and which truths meant the most to their hearts.
Christian Life Seminar: The Bible has answers to every question in life. Campers spend an hour almost every day getting practical Bible counsel on the issues that they face in life, at school, and at home.
Evening Services: The entire day seems to point to this time. Soul-stirring music prepares our hearts for a strong challenge
from Gods holy Word. Men who are gifted to communicate the
gospel message open up the Scriptures in a way that lives are convicted, challenged, comforted, and changed. It is amazing to see God working through His living Word.
Cabin Devotions: Five minutes to reflect on everything that God has taught that day seems hardly enough. What a joy
(and new experience for many) to go to sleep thinking about the
goodness of God and thanking Him for a wonderful day in His Word.
Dedicated time in the Word of God. This is the sustaining main course that we all love and look forward to at camp. It took me 500
words to say what David said in 9...
O taste and see that the Lord is good! Psalm 34:8a
What can you say, except that a week at one of The Wilds campsites is a full course meal of dedicated time in the Word of God!
The main course,
often referred to as the entree, is the savory
culmination of the meal that all of the other courses have built up
to. The main course usually consists of the largest portion of the meal and in many cases features some
type of protein. Sometimes a meal is divided into multiple entrees such
as a fish and a meat course, but generally there is only
one main course.
by Rand Hummel Director The Wilds of New EnglandDeering, New Hampshire
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On every good menu you must have an assortment of flavors to tantalize
the taste buds. Well, at TheWilds
and TheWilds of New England, we have
a tradition known as Funtime. It is generally a series of skits, funny songs, audience participation, and the absolute cheesiest jokes imaginable. It lasts about 45 minutes
one evening, as this is about all people can take (because of
laughing, of course)! Weve got 57 flavors of what can only be
called the Cheese Coursecheesy fun, that is. If youre feelin
bleu you will enjoy our Funtime this summer.
In North Carolina, weve cooked up an adventure that will be sure to make you laugh in queso you are in need of one. The Funtime theme is Seafaring Adventure. Its nautical, but nice. TwoWilds brothers (Willie Partin and Matt Herbster) find
a treasure map, hire a crew, and set sail to find an amazing
treasure. Along the way a sinister pirate (Joe Fant) gets wind
of the plan and sails in with the bries. He steals the map, incites a mutiny, and attempts to take over the ship. However the Captain and the 1st Matt capture the pirate and lead
him to court. (Dont worry though because he is innocent until
provolone guilty). The punishment is handed down, and the queso is closed. The day is savedcue the "con feta!
North Carolinas theme for the week is the Battle for the High Seas! Three teamsthe Emerald Coast Galleons, the Sapphire
Bay Schooners and the Scarlet Cove Clippersall battling
for supremacy on the high seas. These teams battle it out around some crazy but competitive group games. Battleship and All Hands on Deck are just two of the games that you will
enjoy this summer. Of course its not camp without some zany
cabin names that keep right in line with our theme. Will you be in the cabin S.S. Peg Leg or S.S. Scallywag? You will be
awakened on Friday morning with the melodic voices of the Matt and Willie show. Be sure to brush up on your seafaring
triviayou never know what
might be asked that would give you the opportunity to walk away with a free drink to Cool Beans.
Almost 1,000 miles away at
TheWilds of New England
another plot unfolds. The year is 1932. Two rival coffee
producers decide to call a truce for the night and sit down
for a cup of coffee together. This makes the waiters and the owner of
the shop nervous which causes classic, comic fumbling that will keep you in stiches. The
fully costumed, rich, bold production is expresso for you campers! Afterwards, you can go to the Sweet Shoppe for a Kona ice creammocha, no doubt! Wow! Edam
up! So gouda! The theme for the week is Coffee Wars! Dr. Duncan McDonut and Daddy Starbucks schedule the grand
openings of their brand new coffee shops for the very same day. A coffee war is declared. Each entrepreneur unleashes his own strategy to capture the taste buds of Boston's connoisseurs. You will experience a creative, simulated caffeine high that you will never forget.
So dont brie late to sign up. Make sure you get your
parents parmesan (okay, that wasnt too Swiss) and sign
up today for either camp. We know this will be the gratest week of your summercheesiness included!
If a cheese course is being served, it is usually done after the entree and before, or in lieu of, dessert. The cheese course can be as simple as one piece of cheese on its own or as elaborate as a sampling of numerous cheeses
and various accompaniments such as bread, fruit,
and nuts.
6th Course:
The Cheese
Dessert is the final
course and often the one people most look forward to. The dessert course always features
something sweet and is designed to round out a meal and satisfy the
craving for sweetness that many people have after eating savory
foods.
by Willie Partin Program Manager The Wilds
Brevard, North Carolina
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So, what is your favorite dessert? Growing up in Kansas City, we would often visit Tippins, a local establishment, for our desserts. Tippins had an extensive menu, but it was especially known for its pies. They had more pies on their dessert menu than any restaurant. Although there must have been 50 different kinds of pies you could order, my order was the same every single time
blueberry pie la mode! It never got old. While I havent had a Tippins' pie in years, I still enjoy
my desserts. Snicker doodle, oatmeal raisin, and ginger snap cookies; fruit pies (including
strawberry rhubarb); and any kind of ice cream (other than chocolate) are all favorites.
So, what in the world does dessert have to do with camp? The dessert is the anticipated finale to a wonderful meal, bringing the meal to a delicious conclusion. As a child, dessert
was often the only reason I wanted to eat the meal! Dessert is the finishing touch.
For those of us in camp work, the finishing touch to everything we do is to see or
hear of a changed life. The mission statement of The Wilds concludes this way: "so lives can be changed to the glory of God." All that is done
at camp is done so campers lives will be changed. Watching God change a life during a week of camp makes everything
come together! I love walking around outside the Activity Center in the evening at the conclusion
of a service. What a wonderful and fitting end to a day to witness scores of campers being counseled
from the Truth of Gods Word. I love walking around the campsite seeing counselors spending time one-to-
one with a camper in order to share with them the Truth that will change them.
On Saturday morning, after all the campers have left, our staff works hard to clean the campsite. Around 11:15, we gather in the Fireplace Room of
the Lodge for our staff meeting. There are many announcements about
the weekend and the upcoming week of camp, but staff meeting always concludes with opportunity for testimonies from our staff. Several worn out op staff members or counselors will make their way to the front. Their voice is usually hoarse from cheering, and their eyes are obviously sleepy from
the long week, but their countenance beams with joy as they share with everyone
the thrill of watching God change a lifea life rescued, a relationship healed, sin confessed,
commitments made, hope restored. Often these testimonies bring tears to the eyes of all of us, and we praise God for the privilege of being used in a small way so that lives can be changed for His glory. What a beautiful conclusion to the week of camp! Mmmmm,
dessert!
Please pray for the ministry of The Wilds as we seek to give the "Truth of God with the
love of God so lives can be changed to the glory of God."
Dessert is the final
course and often the one people most look forward to. The dessert course always features
something sweet and is designed to round out a meal and satisfy the
craving for sweetness that many people have after eating savory
foods.
7th Course:
Dessert
by Matt Herbster Director The Wilds
Brevard, North Carolina
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After Meal
Exercise Program
When should one exercise after a meal? According to mayoclinic.org and livestrong.com, it depends on the size of the meal! Both of these experts agree that if you eat a large meal, you should wait at least 3 hours before working out.
If you have a smaller-sized meal, you
can work out 2 to 3 hours after eating.
Shows how much I knowI always heard
the wait time was only 30 minutes after
a meal!
When should one exercise and grow in their faith after eating up all of the spiritual nourishment from a week of camp? Unlike physical food, one should
begin this process while eating the meal! Yes, I am referring to stopping by The Wilds or TheWilds of New
Englands General Stores before leaving camp to pick up your exercise equipment. That equipment includes the outstanding resources found in those stores. If a trip to one of the camps is not possible, many of the resources
are available through our online store (wilds.org/store).
I have enlisted some help from a few youth pastor friends who for many years have served as personal trainers for scores of young people, helping them grow in their walk with the Lord. Here
are the top resources they have found most helpful:
6 Week Bible Studies by Rand Hummel
Each summer I purchase several copies of the 6 Week Bible studies that were used that week and bring them back to make available to the teens. I like that because we sometimes will continue the study and finish the book together. Last
summer, one of my teens had the idea to start a Bible study. Starting the week after camp, every Monday evening from 6:30-7:30 the teens met at our house and we worked through the Bible study book together. It was a tremendous time together. Youth Pastor, North Carolina
Upon further review I asked General
Store Manager, Ellen, which of Rands 6
week Bible studies are at the top of the list and best-sellers in the summer. They
included: 1 Peter, Joseph, 2 Timothy, Colossians, Philippians, Daniel, Romans 12, James, Titus, and Jonah.
The Rand Hummel TrilogyRand Hummels trilogy (Fear Not, Lest
Ye Fall, and Turn Away Wrath) have been constant resources to my teens through the years. I find that many teens
are faced with decisions about purity,
trusting God, and forgiveness, and these books are been a convenient blessing to reference for discussion, memorization, and/or counsel. Youth Pastor, North Carolina
The Wilds Counseling Resources [counseling CDs]These have been a big help to us as we counsel teens and adults. Some of the topics covered to help church leaders guide young people when they get home include: Bitterness & Anger; Covetousness; Eating Disorders; Immorality; Self-Injury; etc. Youth Pastor, North Carolina
The Emergency Pack
We memorize these verses as a youth group. Youth Pastor, North Carolina
Your Reactions Are Showing
I use this in preparation for our New York Mission Trip. Youth Pastor, Ohio
Tee Shirt
My teens REALLY enjoy their team shirts.
When they wear them to school and a friend asks them about The Wilds, it opens a door to conversation and has ultimately led my teens inviting friends to camp. Youth Pastor, North Carolina
Other helpful resources that benefit
young people:
* The Girl in the Mirror by Michelle Grover
by John BottProgram Marketing Director
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Of course, we prepare for our summer camps very carefully, but were also cookin up a few 4-course meals for fall, winter, and spring. Sometimes
our summer campers ask us, So, what do you all do the rest of the year? Just get ready for next summer? It is an honest enough question, but it does bring a smile to our faces when we think that another 10,000 or so campers
enjoy the campsite in those non-summer months! Running
week and weekend camps (often 2 or 3 at a time), we have
people constantly coming and going out the winding roads that lead to The Wilds. Here is a sample of what we are making preparations for, even while we are busy cookin up a big summer feast.
If you like our summer cooking, come try our non-
summer menu. We think you will find something tasty,
fresh, and healthy. Visit our recently redone website at www.wilds.org.
Off Course:
The Other Menu - FALL -Sportsmans Retreat- WINTER -Music Conference- SPRING -Ladies Retreats
Senior Class Trips- FALL & SPRING -
Christian School RetreatsDeacons/Elders Retreats
Mens RetreatsFather/Son Campouts
Senior Adult ConferencesFamily Camps
- FALL, WINTER, & SPRING -Marriage Conferences
* The Man You Could Be by Paul Downey
* The Purity Principle by Randy Alcorn
* Discover Your Destiny by Cary Schmidt
* Is Your Fruit Sweet or Sour? by Karen Finn
* A Young Womans Guide to Making Right Choices by Elizabeth George
Want to feel better, have more energy, and perhaps even live longer? The health benefits of regular exercise and
physical activity are hard to ignore. And the benefits of exercise are yours for the
taking, regardless of your age, gender,
or physical ability.
However, if you desire to go forward in your Christian life, remember what Paul said to Timothy: exercise thyself unto godliness. Another writer says, There is no such thing as drifting into godliness. Whether it is physical exercise like playing basketball or running on a treadmill, or spiritual exercise, like reading/studying the Bible, prayer, or
meditation, hard work is required! So, why dont you allow us to help you in your pursuit of godliness by stopping by the General Store before you leave camp or visit our website (www.wilds.org/store) and take
advantage of one of these great resources!
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12 newsletter spring 2015
by Dick Reid Vice President The Wilds
Taylors, South Carolina
At both The Wilds and The Wilds of New England we know that all of
our youth campers are at a great place (beautiful
campsites) with great friends (and new friends they
have met at camp), eating great food (not typical camp food), while enjoying
great conversation (and doing cabin cheers), and
having a great time (fun with a clear conscience).
We also know that its parents and church staff members who remain holding the bill for the
week. That bill is the product of some very deliberate and difficult decisions that were
made a long while ago. If camp is a yes, that means that other good things of necessity became a no so there could be a camp experience. That may give way to a brief moment of heartburn!
Though a cost is involved, camp is not an expense. Camp is an investment! We
know this is true! It is an investment that very often provides eternal, life-changing
results to young people! Thanks to each of you who are sacrificially investing by providing
what it takes to get young people under the sound of Gods Word. We are doing everything we can
to keep the prices as reasonable as we can. You are doing everything you can to get the young people to an
environment like no other, and we hope you dont suffer indigestion in the process. If you have an appetite to do even a little more, each summer we have young people who have a desire to come to The Wilds and The Wilds of New England, but are financially unable
to do so. If you would love to help one or more of these campers get to a place of Truth and love, we would delight to hear from you and give you further information as to how to help. This experience settles more than the stomach. It has the potential to settle the hearts needs. We TRUST
you will be a part. For more information on how you can help, contact me at our Corporate Office in Taylors, South Carolina.
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Maybe you, like me, have been out to dinner and experienced the following:Great Place (highly recommended)
Great Atmosphere (even the flies wear tuxes)
Great Friends (so good to be together)Great Food (they were right about it!)
Great Conversation (need to catch up more often)Great Time (magical)
Then the bill comes to you.Great Amount (hope my face doesnt betray me)
Great Heartburn! (dont feel so well all of a sudden)Where are the Tums?
Can you spare a Prilosec?How about a Pepto-Bismol?
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AItems received:2 Air Hoses Bunn Airport Coffee Brewer Cool Beans EquipmentEntry Mat 2 Fall Protection Hardware Sets 5 Fall Protection Harnesses 1 Fall Protection RopeOffice Chair 1 Pulse Oximeter
Needs: Battery Lantern (48) - $5 each Bow Wrench Deck Tool - $75 Carpet/Floor Blower (2) - $100 each
Chainsaw Chaps - $70 Commercial Vacuum Cleaner - $265 DeWalt 18-volt WRP Battery (4) - $65 each Helmet for Working at Heights (2) - $60 each Infra-red Thermometer (2) - $90 each Kestrel Portable Wind Meter - $100 Leather Gloves (10 pairs) - $20/pair Lifeguard Rescue Tube (4) - $50 each Lightning Detector - $260 Mulch Fork (3) - $100 each Pump-up Sprayer (3) - $30 Each Rafting Boots (20 pairs) - $30/pair Tree Rope Storage Bag (4) - $25 each Tree Throw Rope (2) - $25 each
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Needs: 12 Gauge Extension Cord (4) - $25 each Chainsaw Blade (4) - $30 each Microphone (5) - $175 each Office Chair - $250 Office Copier - $289 12" Saw Blade (2) - $45 each
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Enclosed is a gift toward the cost of the indicated need.
Rev./Dr.Mr./Mrs./Miss _____________________________________
Address _________________________________________
City _______________________ State ____ Zip _________
Mail to: The Wilds PO Box 509 Taylors, SC 29687-0009
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The Resurrection of Jesus Christ changed everything! Truly, the Resurrection is the cornerstone of the gospel message. God wants His children to live like who they are: ones who are risen with Christ and are alive from the dead. This CD features vocal ensembles and includes several vocal solos and duets.
TWS1560 .................................$1395
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CAREERS:Daniel (09,10,11,12) and Kristi [Cannon] Fleming (08,09,10,11,12) were married on 7/19/14. They live
in Virginia, where Kristi is a pediatric nurse and Daniel works in the loan servicing department of a credit union. They are both actively involved in their church.
WEDDINGS:Emilie Horton (14) and Ryan Crist (12,13,14), 12/20/14.
Katrina Reed (10,12-14) and Nate Krug (08,09,10,11,13-14), 9/26/14.
Jennifer Luttrell (08-14) and Daniel Lambert, 10/25/14.
Meagan Stowe (02,03,04,05,06,08,09,10,11,12,13,14) and Timothy Snyder, 12/27/14.
BIRTHS:Jon (03) and Sarah [Biddle] Abbott (01,02,03), Olivia Jane, 11/16/14.
Joel and Megan [McAdams] Albright (01,02,03,04), Sadie Morgan, 1/24/15.
Brett (03,04,05,06,07-08) and Elisabeth [Mohler] Castelloe (03,04,05,06-07), Gabriel Stephen, 7/17/14.
Kevin (07,08-10) and Sarah [Thompson] Gillenwater (05,06,07,08,09), Evelyn Mae, 10/1/14.
Brandon (08,11-14) and Jessica [Brooks] Hamilton (06,07,08,09,10,11,12), Alaina Michelle, 2/5/15.
Ransom and Hannah [Thompson] Love (10,11), Camden James, 11/18/14.
Gary and Marissa [Bear] Michel (01,02), Ella May, 8/21/14.
Andy (06) and Nikita [Railing] Sutton (07), Peter Caleb, 12/5/14.
Former Staff, help keep us updated on your career moves, marriage, and children! Send announcements to: The Wilds, Where Are They Now?PO Box 509Taylors, SC 29687-0009or e-mail [email protected].
where are they
C.A.M.P. - Camp Apprenticeship and Ministry Practicum. C.A.M.P. is designed
to give young adults who are college age or recent college graduates the true camp experience. The C.A.M.P. program gives a broad ministry experience
that will be helpful in future occupations. Through the unique benefits of
camping, these individuals develop their interpersonal skills, leadership qualities, and philosophy of Biblical ministry. Our intent is to equip them to become more grounded in the Bible and versatile in ministry.
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2014-2015 ParticipantsFront Row: David Shrader-Tullahoma,
TN; Caleb Fordham-Daleville, AL;
Kris Wilder-Grayson, KY; Tom Burns-
Clayton, NC; Jacob Fafard-Agawam,
MA; Bethany Woodfin-Wetumpka, AL;
Katelyn Hucks-Smoaks, SC; Candace
Montgomery-Springfield, GA; Brooke
Montgomery-Springfield, GA; Ashley
Hunt-Simpsonville, SC
Back Row: Jordan Corriveau-Dayton,
OH; Jessie Moore-Six Mile, SC; Ethan
Ellison-Jacksonville, NC; Jason Clark-
Decatur, AL; Nicky Stoey-Waterfall,
PA; Leslie Haynes-Oxford, AL; Rachel
Smitley-Greer, SC; Joanne Rieger-Grand
Rapids, MI; Rachael Pierce-Apex, NC
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OWEN BLACKWOOD Given by: Mr. & Mrs. William ShifflettJARVIS BRENNEMAN Given by: Mrs. Trudy FremontGROVER DUCK DAVENPORT Given by: Mr. & Mrs. Ken BallJOSIAH HORKAVY Given by: Mr. & Mrs. Ken Jensen Mr. & Mrs. Raymond Mills Mr. & Mrs. Ronald Pashby The Alan Robinson FamilyREGINA HOWARD Given by: Mr. & Mrs. J.Edgar GambleWAYNE LUNDVALL Given by: Mr. & Mrs. Doug GorslineJERRY MORRIS Given by: Mr. & Mrs. Paul WestLUCAS NICHOLS Given by: Mr. & Mrs. John ByersRONNIE PITTMAN Given by: Mrs. Brenda PittmanRALPH PORTER Given by: Mr. & Mrs. Doug GorslineJUSTIN JOHN RIDLEY Given by: Mr. Carl BooneELMER RUMMINGER Given by: Mr. & Mrs. Phil Adams Mr. & Mrs. Monty DuPuy Mr. & Mrs. Eric Elstro Mrs. Trudy Fremont Mr. & Mrs. Don Gorsline Mr. & Mrs. Doug Gorsline Tiffany McGee Mary Eleanor, Emile, Patricia Roth Mr. & Mrs. William Sponseller Mr. & Mrs. Paul Wickensimer Mr. & Mrs. Gary Williams Willson, Jones, Carter, & Baxley, P.A., Greenville, SCLANA M. SMITH Given by: Mr. Tim SmithANN STONER Given by: Pastor & Mrs. Dave Hine Beth Trotter
PAULINE STONER Given by: Mr. & Mrs. Rick StonerDR. BEN STROHBEHN Given by: Mr. & Mrs. Donald Berkey Bob Jones University, Greenville, SC Mr. & Mrs. Brad Buck Shirley Capon Pastor & Mrs. Kelly Clemens Mr. & Mrs. Robert Dye Mr. & Mrs. Terry Huff Mr. & Mrs. Larry Grabill Mr. & Mrs. Donald Harbaugh Cpt. & Mrs. Joe Henderson Mr. & Mrs. Steven Kurtz Mr. & Mrs. Cal Mair Suzanne Miller Eva Nygaard Mr. & Mrs. Darrel Posegate Mr. Paul Schmucker Mr. & Mrs. Michael Sellman Mr. & Mrs. Ed Stoddard Mr. & Mrs. Rick Stoner Mrs. Lorraine Strohbehn Mr. & Mrs. Bill Thorsen Mr. & Mrs. Rick WeedJANET THOMPSON Given by: Mr. Brinkley Roberson Mr. & Mrs. Ward TerrillLERA B. WILKIE Given by: Mr. Michael WilkieJACK WILLIAMS Given by: Mr. & Mrs. Doug GorslineROBERT WORTHINGTON Given by: Mr. & Mrs. Ted Adams Mr. & Mrs. Frank Blest The Conway, Granger, & Ziegelhofer Families Mr. Richard Kellam Mr. & Mrs. Robert Steffan
GIFTS GIVEN IN HONOR OFTERRI BLACKWOOD Given by: Mr. & Mrs. William ShifflettNANCY LAIDLAWBENJAMIN, ELISSA, & CALEB SCHMID Given by: Mr. & Mrs. Ed ConradLYNNE TOTH Given by: Mrs. Sarah McCall
Honor a loved one or friend with a Living Memorial gift to The Wilds.
In Memory Of:Rev./Dr./Mr./Mrs./Miss ________________________________________________________Please send card to:Rev./Dr./Mr./Mrs./Miss _______________________________________________________Address ____________________________________________________________________City ____________________________________________State _______Zip ______________Given by:Rev./Dr./Mr./Mrs./Miss ________________________________________________________Address _____________________________________________________________________City ____________________________________________State ______ Zip ______________Phone _______________________________________________________________________
The Wilds Living Memorials PO Box 509 Taylors, SC 29687-0009
Memorial gifts received as of March 15, 2015
MEMORIALSLIVING
Staff News:TJ & Michelle Adams are happy to announce the arrival of their son. Thomas Jeffrey (Trey) Adams, III was
born on February 17, 2015, at 1:21 pm.
He was 7 pounds 10 ounces and 20
inches long.
Shawn & Susanna Alexander are happy to announce the arrival of their daughter, Piper Rachelle. She was born on February 10, 2015, weighed
7 pounds 10 ounces, and was 20
inches long.
Andy & Carrie Anglea are happy to announce the arrival of their son, Mark
Elliott. He was born on December 31,
2014, weighed 7 pounds 5 ounces,
and was 20 inches long.
Contracted Staff:Front Row: Holly Brodwater-Jane Lew,
WV-female intern supervisor; Elizabeth
Carrick-Kingsport, TN-kitchen staff
Back Row: Titus Hopper-Valley Center,
KS-construction; Chip Channel-
Winchester, VA-landscape; Jai Johnston-
Jacksonville, NC-videographer/media
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PAIDGREENVILLE, SCPERMIT NO. 687
Fall 2012
PO Box 509Taylors, SC 29687-0009
Address Service Requested
AAvailable Weeks for Teens and Juniors
June 1-6, June 8-13, August 3-8For more information call (864) 331-3286 or e-mail [email protected].
You can also register online at www.wilds.org/register.
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Available WeeksJuniors: June 15-20, June 29- July 4
Teens: June 22-27, July 20-25, July 27- August 1, August 3-8, August 10-15
For more information call (603) 529-0001 or e-mail [email protected].
You can also register online at www.wilds.org/register.