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Camp Emmanuel 2009 |
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Camp Emmanuel will convene at the Manzano Mountain Retreat near Albuquerque, New Mexico from June 21 through June 27, 2009, with concurrent Junior (ages 11-14) and Senior (ages 15-18) sessions. Please keep in mind, however, that they are located in a remote location with limited technical access ... so be patient! --> |
Camp Emmanuel Live 2009 |
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The links below will allow you to view a slideshow of photos taken each day of activities
at Camp Emmanuel. Please be patient ... we will do our best to post photos at the end of
each day, but because of limited badnwidth at the camp facility it may take some time to
upload all the pictures. Visit this site often!
Click to view daily camp activity photos: See bottom of this web page for photos from previous years. |
Preventing Homesickness |
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One benefit of summer camp is the opportunity for a child to develop
his or her independence while in a safe and supportive community. Many
successful adults look back on their camp experience as a fundamental
building block in their personal development.
At the same time, developing independence at camp can require a child to overcoming a degree of homesickness. Homesickness can be as simple as feeling uncomfortable in new surroundings and/or with new children and adults. Sometimes it can be more pronounced and last for several days with tears and heart-wrenching letters home. Whatever the cause or the symptoms, overcoming homesickness can be (and normally is) a good thing, and part of the maturing process for children and teenagers. To help parish clergy, parents, and children deal with homesickness, the office of Youth & Young Adult Ministries has developed a useful guide: Preventing Homesickness. |
Important Policies |
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Social Networking Internet Sites. In general, Camp Emmanuel views social
networking sites (e.g. MySpace, Facebook, etc.), personal web sites and weblogs
positively and respects the right of campers to use them as a medium of
self-expression and peer interaction. If a camper chooses to identify himself
or herself as a participant of Camp Emmanuel on such Internet venues,
some readers of such web sites or blogs may view the camper as a representative or
spokesperson of Camp Emmanuel. In light of this possibility, Camp Emmanuel requires
that campers observe certain guidelines when referring to Camp Emmanuel, its
programs or activities, its campers and/or staff, in a blog or on a web site. ... download and read the social networking policy (.pdf document) ... In developing and implementing the Camp Emmanuel program, the Metropolis of
Denver strives to create a nurturing Christian environment which respects its
participants’ physical, mental, and spiritual well-being. At times certain behavioral issues
arise among some campers that may disrupt the camp community. For this reason we
have created a “Two Strike Policy” in regard to participant behavior. |
Message from Father Paul to Parents |
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March 18, 2009
Dear Camp Emmanuel Parents, I'm pleased to announce that registration is now open for Camp Emmanuel 2009. As you know, each summer the camp program offers the young people of our Church an excellent opportunity to learn and grow in our Orthodox Christian faith. Once again this summer the camp will be held at the Manzano Mountain Retreat outside of Albuquerque, New Mexico during the week of June 21-27, 2009. We very much hope that your child will be able to join us for a week filled with faith, fellowship, and fun. Registration materials can be downloaded from the Metropolis website: http://www.denver.goarch.org/youth/campemmanuel/ While the final deadline is May 29, 2009, please know that space is limited and registrations will be accepted on a "first-come-first-served" basis. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me. In Christ, Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Denver Office of Youth and Young Adult Ministries 303.333.7794 303.333.7796 fax |
Camp Emmanuel Photos |
| View the following file photos from camp sessions in recent years: |