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Camp Mt. Hermon Mission Statement

As part of the Church of the Brethren's Western Plains District, Camp Mt. Hermon is striving to provide a setting for simple living, appreciation of nature, and spiritual and personal growth, while preserving and caring for God's creation.

2009 Registrations Are Available! Download Now!

This summer's registrations are now available for download. Health forms and Incentive forms are also available. Take advantage of the summer incentives that are available, but please note that summer incentives are not applicable for the Come Along With Me Weekend Camp or Family Camp.

2009 Camp Directors & Dates Announced

Now a veteran to directing camp, Bridget Thornbrugh, from Ottawa, will again direct Senior High Camp (Grades 9-12) which takes place from June 7-13. Jim Therrien of Independence & Ken Davidson of Mont Ida will share the load, again this summer by co-directing Junior High Camp (Grades 7-8) during the first week of the summer camping season, from May 31-June 6. New to directing this year, but far from new to Camp Mt. Hermon is Cheryl Mischler. Cheryl, from Sabetha, has long been involved in camp and will direct Junior Camp (Grades 5-6) which is from June 14-20. Long-time veteran and beloved director, Gloria Price is from Independence and will direct Pre-Junior Camp (Grades 3-4) again this year. The Pre-Junior Camp (Grades 3-4) takes place from June 21-25. The last camp during the month of June is the Come Along With Me Weekend (Grades Kindergarten-2 with an adult over 21), in which Dalene Ward from Lincoln, will direct again. It takes place from June 26-28.

Our last summer camp is Sonja Griffith's Senior High Weekend (Grades 9-12) that is scheduled for August 7-9. More information about Family Camp (All families welcome), which takes place this fall, will be announced soon!

Get $25 Off Your Registration Fee!

Take advantage of the Summer Incentive for Early Registration. Get your registration postmarked to the director at least 2 weeks before your camp and receive $25 off your camp fee. Check the registration form for the due date of your camp! Check out all of the incentives to learn how to go to camp for little money!

Board of Trustees Announce FUNDRAISING Project!

Last spring the Camp Mt. Hermon trustees had their annual spring meeting, in which several items were brought to our attention concerning the camp and its upkeep. We are fortunate, in our district, to have two church camps for our youth to attend: Camp Colorado and Camp Mt. Hermon. As we are in the midst of a transformational movement in Western Plains District, we must not forget the important role these camps play in the development of our youth, in whom lies the future of our church and heritage.

Trustees are hoping for both renovations and additions! The biggest and most pressing issue is the bath house, which needs to be completely renovated with updated plumbing, electrical and fixtures. Other projects we are hoping to complete is a covered picnic area, as well as a new and safer playground area. Putting a covered picnic area and new playground equipment around our existing basketball and volleyball courts would be an incentive to renters, as well as a safe and more accessible area for our children and youth to hang out during camp.

We are asking individuals, churches, families and youth groups to discern how much they are able to give to help us achieve our goal. The fundraising goal is set at $35,000, which should enable both the bath house renovations and the additions of a picnic shelter and new playground equipment. This is quite a lot of money to ask for, especially during a rough economic time. But, many of you have seen these kids at camp and know the impact it has in their lives. Children and youth are learning about our Lord and His people. They forming ideas together for our church's future, whether it be for the camps, local churches, our district, or our denomination. Our children and youth are big dreamers! And, it is well worth the extra effort to continue making it possible for them to attend a Brethren summer church camp.

Any donation, small or large, will be greatly appreciated! If anyone would like to make a contribution, please send it to the following address: Camp Mt. Hermon Fundraiser, c/o Western Plains District Office, P.O. Box 394, McPherson, Kansas 67460. Be sure to write "Camp Mt. Hermon fundraiser" in the memo line of any checks, as well. Over the past few years, we have all become familiar with the term “miraculous expectation”, so the goal is set and we shall leave the rest up to God. We are confident in expecting miracles to happen!

Come Along With Me Camp a Success in 2007 & 2008!

Camp Mt. Hermon is proud to announce that the Come Along With Me Weekend Camp will be offered again during the 2009 camping season and is becoming a new tradition! Director of the camp, Dalene Ward, said, 'It is a chance for children to spend quality time with an adult in their life.' Come Along With Me Weekend Camp is for children who have finished kindergarten through 2nd grade and an adult over 21 who would like to accompany them. It is a time that the child and adult can worship, learn, play and work together. Click on registrations to register yourself and a child close to you, such as your son/daughter, grandchild, niece/nephew, etc. More

Rental Information

Camp Mt. Hermon is located twenty miles west of Kansas Speedway and is open for RV Rental and full camp rental. Rentals are available during the Nascar race weekend of September 27-28 and is only a short 20 minute drive to the speedway. Other dates are available to rent the camp or an RV space for summer camps, family reunions, or just a place to get away for a while. Guidelines do apply. Read more about what Camp Mt. Hermon has to offer in the link "About the Camp". For more information about renting, contact camp manager, Steve Ward at sward@lps.org or (402) 476-8350.