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Hebrews 12:28
Su m mer Cam p 2020
Financial Assistance Available www.CampShipshewana.org
UNSHAKEN
“Therefore, since we are receiving a kingdom
that cannot be shaken, let us be thankful,
and so worship God acceptably with reverence
and awe,.” Hebrews 12:28
2020 Executive Director Letter to Parents campfires. There are numerous
opportunities for campers to
Dear Camper Families, This summer at Camp make spiritual discoveries, as well
It’s our 100th Anniversary! We Shipshewana 2020, our 300+ as develop friendships which will
have been worshiping God on campers will receive a kingdom last a lifetime! Invest in the eternal
the south shore of Shipshewana that is UNSHAKEN. Our twelve future of your loved ones! Sign
Lake since 1920. For ten decades college age Summer Staff enjoy them up for Camp Shipshewana
this ministry has sought to bring worshiping with campers all day today!
glory to God. There have been and around a glowing campfire.
Check out our website for
good times and some really rough We desire to connect campers
details on financial assistance.
times. Through it all we have been with new activities, new friends
The Brethren Retreat at
thankful and stayed focused upon & a mighty God. Will you send us
Shipshewana Lake desires that
our founding principles; your loved ones?
any child be able to attend camp
• Impact Youth with the Salvation Please send us your loved ones! despite stressed family finances.
Message of Jesus Christ Encourage them to bring a friend We understand that there are
• Refresh Adults Weary from or two. This may be a summer certain situations that make
Battling the World that creates an eternal difference families unable to afford camp
• Reconnect Families Torn Apart in their life. REMEMBER: You can fees for their children. For this
by Busy Schedules attend for FREE! Register three reason, the Brethren Retreat has
new campers to attend with you. designated a “Campership Fund”
We want to worship God to provide financial assistance to
with reverence and awe this Camp Shipshewana offers an
overwhelming value at a fair families in need.
summer!
It is our desire to explore the seven price. The Brethren Retreat at Please call me if you have any
ways to worship. We want to teach Shipshewana Lake provides questions about attending a Camp
our campers how to worship God a valuable and distinctive Shipshewana program. I desire
acceptably and with awe. Our opportunity for your family! to make Camp Shipshewana
God is a mighty God. He longs for Campers will engage in new a valuable and distinctive
our sweet fragrance of worship in adventures. They will share experience for you and your child.
praise, song, dance, celebration, with peers from diverse
See ya around the campfire,
service, submission, and prayer. backgrounds in a safe
environment. College- Rick Miller
We will share Bible stories that
age staff will lead Executive Director
illustrate how the many characters
in the Bible worshiped God. We worship services, teach
will memorize Bible verses to help eternal truths during
campers sing, pray and celebrate Bible studies, and share
as they worship. testimonies at
WHAT’S
NEW IN
2020
NEW ACTIVITY WACKY WEDNESDAY
LOTS OF NEW FUN STUFF! We have replaced the Camp Shipshewana has officially named Wacky
25’ Aqua Jump with a 7’ floating Ice Berg. Can you Wednesday as a camp tradition! Every Wednesday
conquer the Ice Berg Mountain? Everyone loves during camp, we encourage everyone to dress
Octaball. So we rebuilt it with two entry points. as crazy as possible. You can wear hats, wigs,
Do you have the energy to pedal fast? Then you outdated clothes, goofy clothes, fake glasses, face
will love our six new Pedal Karts and track on paint, mismatched shoes, or anything else you
Horseshoe Acres. How is your aim? Test it out on can think of! Our only rule is that all clothing is
the refurbished Frisbee golf course. Do you like appropriate for the camp setting. So, bring your
hammock time? Then you will enjoy the hammock Wacky Wednesday outfit to Camp Shipshewana!
station available on Horseshow Acres.
Activities
Give A Great Gift! Amphitheater, Air Hockey, Aqua Jump with Mini
Send your loved ones to Camp Shipshewana as Blob & log, Archery. Basketball, Bible Stories, Bible
a gift from you. This could be a Birthday gift, a Dramas, Boating, Campfire, Canoeing, Canteen/
Christmas gift, or an “I Love You” gift. You can Snacks, Carpet ball, Challenge Course Elements,
impact youth with the salvation message by giving Competition & Tournaments, Field Games, Football,
them a memorable experience which will change Frisbee Golf, Fun Bugs, Handcrafts, Hi Li, Hiking,
their eternal future. That’s more valuable than any Human Foosball, 7’ Iceberg, Kayaks, 9-Square-in-
plastic toy that comes in a cardboard box or the-Air, Octaball, Pedal Carts, Ping-Pong, Puppetry,
a digital device that distracts their attention. Did Shuffle Board, Skit Night, 6’ Pushball, Spike ball,
you know that several of our campers have heeded Swimming, Singing, Table Soccer, Talent Night,
the call to full time ministry? Buy your loved one Tether Ball, Sand Volleyball…and LOTS MORE FUN!!
a gift to attend Camp Shipshewana…or offer
a scholarship gift that provides any child to
attend Camp Shipshewana this summer!
You will be blessed for this outreach effort.
“I learned
that I need
BIBLE
to guard
my heart
and love GrandCamp
Friday, June 5th to
my body” Sunday, June 7th
- Ella Registration @ 6:30 pm
Camp Concludes: Sunday noon
Ignite Camper
4-14 yr olds & Adult(s)
2 nights/5 meals
FEE: $110.00ea*
Deposit: $60.00ea
Balance Due May 31st: $50.00ea
It’s only a weekend but a lifetime
of memories. This is a great
opportunity to create a life-long
memory with your Grandchild or
“I really like Grandparent. The Grand Camp
schedule will be full of choices to
quiet time” allow you to spend time in a variety
- Teagan of activities to enhance your Grand
Ignite Camper Camp experience. Only a few large
group activities will be planned
during this 2-day camp. Lodging
will be dormitory style in the
Retreat Haus. This camp coincides
with Parent-Child Camp.
“I learned
I should
read the
Bible when
in doubt”
- Flo
Fuel Camper
www.CampShipshewana.org
Registrations paid in full by April 30th receive a gift certificate
CAMPS
redeemable in the Brethren Retreat’s Novelty Nook
*The total camp fee is the sum of the Deposit and the
Balance Due payment.
Parent - Ignite Camp Fuel Camp
Child Camp Sunday, June 14th to Sunday, June 21st to
Friday, June 5th to Saturday, June 20th Saturday, June 27th
Sunday, June 7th Registration @ 3:30 pm Registration @ 3:30 pm
Closing Program: Sat. 10:00 am Closing Program: Sat. 10:00 am
Registration @ 6:30 pm
Camp Concludes: Sunday noon 11-14 yr olds 8-11 yr olds
4-14 yr olds & Adult(s) 6 nights/17 meals 6 nights/17 meals
2 nights/5 meals Please join us for the FREE Family Please join us for the FREE Family
FEE: $110.00ea* Picnic after the Closing Program Picnic after the Closing Program
Deposit: $60.00ea FEE: $365.00* FEE: $365.00*
Balance Due May 31st: $50.00ea Deposit: $185.00 Deposit: $185.00
Balance Due May 31st: $180.00 Balance Due May 31st: $180.00
Parents – What are you doing to
nurture the spiritual formation of Find the Fuel to grow your faith
Ignite your life with new
your child? Take them to Camp and create stronger friendships
experiences, special friends, and a
Shipshewana this year to establish for a whole week. Fuel Camp
stronger faith. Ignite Camp involves
a strong foundation between you is an excellent opportunity for
many interesting recreational
and your children. There are many elementary students to develop
activities that challenge Jr. Hi
fun activities to choose from to new friendships and explore
students to cooperate as a group
create life-long memories to share. the need for accepting Jesus
in order to succeed. Ignite Camp
Come to Camp Shipshewana and Christ as their personal Savior.
embraces the individual needs of
enjoy activities like swimming, Program emphasis includes Bible
a camper seeking Biblical answers
canoeing, crafts, Bible stories, a memorization and promoting
to overcome the struggles faced at
campfire, games and archery. The friendships. Bible stories and
home, school, and life in general.
Parent-Child Camp schedule will characters are utilized as practical
College-age staff serve as leaders
be full of choices to allow you to illustrations for the need to be
to guide activities and discussions
spend time in a variety of activities responsible, obey parents, and
in a secure environment. Campfire
to enhance your camp experience. live honestly. College-age staff
testimonies are a traditional
Lodging will be dormitory style in serve as role models for campers
favorite of this camp.
the Retreat Haus. Bring the whole to emulate these qualities in
family! This camp coincides with life. Fuel Camp also involves
Grand Camp. exciting activities which promote
participation and friendly
competition in a safe environment.
UNSHAKEN
Hebrews 12:28
BIBLE CAMPS (Continued)
Blaze Camp Mini Camp C.I.T. Camp
Sunday, June 28th to Sunday, July 19th to 14 yrs old by September 1st
Thursday, July 2nd Tuesday, July 21st Registration @ 3:00 pm, Sunday
Registration @ 3:30 pm Registration @ 3:30 pm Camp Concludes: 12:00 pm, Saturday
Closing Worship: Thursday 4:30 pm Closing Program: Tuesday 4:30 pm
FEE: $111.00*
14-18 yr olds 6-8 yr olds (6-day camp session)
6 nights/17 meals 2 nights/6 meals Deposit: $56.00
Please join us for the FREE Family Please join us for the FREE Family Balance Due May 31st: $55.00
Picnic after the Closing Program Picnic after the Closing Program C.I.T. Camp is a weekly counselor
FEE: $254.00* FEE: $133.00* training program to develop
servant leadership characteristics.
Deposit: $131.00 Deposit: $70.00
Balance Due May 31st: $123.00 Balance Due May 31st: $63.00 Only five C.I.T. positions are
available each camp session. C.I.T.
Blaze a trail into life with passion Mini Camp is a short version Campers share in developing
and power to serve Jesus Christ. of other Bible Camps for early a team bond, daily devotions,
Blaze Camp offers distinctive elementary students. Program a facility improvement project,
memories developed in a unique emphasis includes: explaining large group camper activities,
community of Sr. Hi students and “Who is Jesus?”, learning the Books support roles in camp food service
young adult leaders. Campers are of the Bible, being responsible & housekeeping, managing the
guided by young adult couples for self, and stressing the need Canteen, exploring opportunities
to answer questions about to obey parents. Mini Camp also for Christian camping careers, and
relationships, college, careers, involves time for many simple a special C.I.T. team outing. C.I.T.
and God’s will for their lives. and fun games for the campers Camp is hard work with lots of
Life-long friendships are welded to participate in. Mini Camp is fun. Explore God’s call for your life
together as campers share their an excellent program, providing through a week of serving as a C.I.T
fears and hopes for the future. young children a chance to develop at Camp Shipshewana 2020.
Many opportunities to experience confidence and independence, as
leadership roles allow campers to well as familiarizing campers with
develop Christian leadership skills. the facility of the Brethren Retreat
The love of Jesus Christ shared at Shipshewana Lake for many
in Blaze Camp is an assurance years of enriching camp memories.
of security as the future unfolds.
Experience Blaze Camp to help
power your future.
“I love the free time that Blaze camp has” - Mia Blaze Camp
Registrations paid in full by April 30th receive
a gift certificate redeemable in the Brethren
Retreat’s Novelty Nook
*The total camp fee is the
sum of the Deposit and
the Balance Due payment.
“The coffee cake
is sooooo good”
- Madison
Blaze Camp
“I learned to have
a pure heart”
- Natalie Mini Camp
“This week I learned to sing new
songs and praise Jesus”
- Autumn Mini Camp
SPECIALTY CAMPS
Campers may attend any 2020 Specialty Camp for $225.00 if
registered and attend another 6-day Camp Shipshewana 2020 session. *The total camp fee is the sum
of the Deposit and the Balance
Registrations paid in full by April 30th receive a gift certificate Due payment.
redeemable in the Brethren Retreat’s Novelty Nook
Archery Nature
Campers spend up to Camp Discovery
four hours with their Sunday, June 28th to Camp
specific activity and the Thursday, July 2nd Sunday, June 28th to
rest of the day includes Registration @ 3:30 pm Thursday, July 2nd
other fun camp activities. Closing Program: Thursday 4:30 pm Registration @ 3:30 pm
9-13 yr olds Closing Program: Thursday 4:30 pm
Campers will have daily
4 nights/12 meals/1 excursion 9-13 yr olds
Bible lesson, worship, and
Please join us for the FREE Family 4 nights/12 meals
devotions and conclude
Picnic after the Closing Program Please join us for the FREE Family
with a snack and Picnic after the Closing Program
FEE: $260.00*
Campfire.
Deposit: $150.00 FEE: $260.00*
Balance Due May 31st: $110.00
Take aim at the Bulls eye! Learn
Kaitlyn-
Deposit: $150.00
Balance Due May 31st: $110.00
how to safely shoot a bow and ArcGod
her made yit allCforam p
us! Creation
arrow. Enjoy various games and
challenges on the archery range.
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arned toto take care
gift from God, but we also
have a responsibility
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hours a day with this specific
activity. The rest of the day will
&Explore
arro winteresting
s” nature
Genesis to learn about creation.
many
include many other favorite activities that demonstrate
camp activities. Campers will the handiwork of God.
be involved in a daily Bible
lesson, worship, and devotions.
“This week I learned
that we need to love
each other.” – Megan
Archery Camp
Cooking Camp Sports Camp
Sunday, July 5th to Sunday, July 5th to
Thursday, July 9th Thursday, July 9th “I liked swimming”
Registration @ 3:30 pm
Closing Program: Thursday 4:30 pm
Registration @ 3:30 pm
Closing Program: Thursday 4:30 pm
– Zak
9-13 yr olds 9-13 yr olds
Sports Camp
4 nights/12 meals 4 nights/12 meals
Please join us for the FREE Family Please join us for the FREE Family
Picnic after the Closing Program Picnic after the Closing Program
FEE: $260.00* FEE: $260.00*
Deposit: $150.00 Deposit: $150.00
Balance Due May 31st: $110.00 Balance Due May 31st: $110.00
What did God’s children eat during Do you enjoy sports? Wanna mix it up
Bible times? Come to Cooking on the court, field, or in water? Then
Camp to explore some of the foods Sports Camp is for you! Enjoy many
talked about in the Bible. Learn why various sporting activities, contests &
certain foods were prepared for tournaments such as: tetherball, 1-on-
holy ceremonies and out of 1 & 3-on-3 basketball, a challenging
necessity. Search the Scriptures for obstacle course, swimming, beach-
references of spices and why they style volleyball, shuffleboard, ping
were used. Enjoy an opportunity to pong, air hockey, soccer, boating
prepare a recipe to cook indoors. races, archery, punt, pass & kick.
Experience cooking outdoors over There are many opportunities for
a fire, on a stick, wrapped in foil competitions, as individuals and in
and in a cast iron pot. Activities teams. A fitness routine will begin the
will be focused around nutrition morning to help wake up the campers
and healthy eating habits. . . . and staff. The camp objective is
to illustrate how we all have many “I learned to pray
talents to make up the body of Christ.
We will also discuss the character
to God even if it is
habits for winning and losing. just a short little
prayer” – Hanna
Sports Camp
“My favorite food was the broccoli
cheese soup” – Jessilyn Cooking Camp
ADVENTURE
CAMPS Registrations paid in full by April 30th receive a gift certificate
redeemable in the Brethren Retreat’s Novelty Nook
*The total camp fee is the sum of the Deposit and the
Balance Due payment.
Canoe Camp BlazeX Camp - extended
Sunday, July 5th to Saturday, July 11th Thursday, July 2nd to Saturday, July 4th
Registration @ 3:00 pm Registration @ 6:00 pm
Camp Concludes: Saturday 10:30 am Camp Concludes: Saturday 11:00 am
13-16 yr olds 14-19 yr olds
6 nights/17 meals/4 excursions 2 nights/4 meals
Please join us for the FREE Family Picnic after the Please join us for the FREE Family Picnic after the
Closing Program Closing Program
FEE: $334.00* FEE: $97.00*
Deposit: $175.00 Deposit: $55.00
Balance Due May 31st: $159.00 Balance Due May 31st: $42.00
NEW! Do you love canoeing? Do you want to learn You asked for it. Here it is. Blaze Camp - extended.
how to canoe better? Many adventures await Enjoy two more days of Blaze Camp with your
you. Fascinating opportunities to explore God’s friends on Horseshoe Acres & our NEW Pedal
creation on local scenic waters. Enjoy a week of Kart Track. Friday will include an off-site canoe
wilderness camping on Camp Shipshewana’s trip and picnic. Enjoy sleeping in a tent or
Horseshoe Acres with our NEW Pedal Kart Track! hammock and cooking over a fire. Relax with a
Learn how to survive in a tent or hammock and eat time of reflection and recreation in God’s creation.
food cooked over a campfire. Daily devotionals and Morning devotionals and evening campfires
campfires inspire campers and staff alike. Canoe inspire campers and staff alike. This is BlazeX !
campers experience biblical applications through
various activities. Sign up to experience a whole
new adventure! This new camp session promises
to create memories which will last a lifetime.
“I really enjoyed
the campfires”
- Inge Blaze Camp“I learned that I www.CampShipshewana.org
need to always trust
Jesus no matter what
happens” – Breaunna,
Pioneer Camp
Pioneer
Camp
Horseshoe Acres @ Brethren Retreat
Sunday, July 19th to
Saturday, July 25th
Registration @ 3:00 pm
Closing Program: Saturday 10:30 am
10-12 yr olds
6 nights/17 meals /4 excursions
Please join us for the FREE Family Picnic
after the Closing Program on Horseshoe Acres
FEE: $334.00*
Deposit: $175.00
Balance Due May 31st: $159.00
Enjoy a week of wilderness camping on Camp
Shipshewana’s Horseshoe Acres. Pioneer
Campers will set a base camp near the picnic
shelter on Horseshoe Acres. Each day, campers
will pioneer to different locations to experience
God’s creation. Pioneer campers will canoe on a
gentle river, hike through county parks, conquer
a challenge course, and visit a Nature Center.
Campers will learn how to set up and pack away
their tents, cook meals over a fire, and other
wilderness skills. Daily adventures will begin
with a devotional. A time for evening snacks,
reflection, and praise around a crackling
campfire will conclude each day.
UNSHAKEN Hebrews 12:28
“My favorite activity was “My favorite food was when
learning how to set up the tents” we ate hobo dinners”
– London Pioneer Camp – Ariana Pioneer Camp2020 CAMPING GEAR
WHAT TO BRING: PLEASE LEAVE TECHNOLOGY
Friends AT HOME: FAST CHALLENGE:
Modest Clothing* We desire to create a safe To obtain the best Camp
Jacket/Sweatshirt atmosphere free of distractions. Shipshewana experience, we
Outdoor Clothing Our objective is to create a challenge you to consider a
Wacky Wednesday Outfit temporary community for God to technology fast during your
Comfortable Shoes grow lives. We understand that camp session. Break free from
One-Piece Swimsuit in our world of connectedness the distractions of the world.
Aqua Shoes anxiety can develop while being Provide an opportunity to hear
Rain-Wear unplugged from loved ones. We the still quiet voice of the Holy
Towel/Washcloth ask that parents assist us in Spirit speak to you. Please
Toiletries maximizing their child’s outdoor leave all electronic devices at
Sunscreen camp experience by leaving home or turned off. You may be
Insect Repellent the following items at home: surprised what God has to say
Laundry Bag to your heart during camp.
Bedding/Pillow Excessive Snacks, Paintball
Flashlight Guns and Balls, Sharp Objects
& Knives, Skateboards, Posters, “The best activity
Bible
Disposable Camera Fireworks, Lighters & Gum, was when we made
Notebook & Pen/Pencil Cell Phones, Digital Games,
Electronic Devices, Radios. rain sticks in crafts”
Enthusiasm
Smiles! – Abby Fuel Camp
Adventure campers will As need arises, parents may contact their child through email, US postal
receive specific gear list mail, Facebook fan page, and camp office fax. In an emergency, please
upon registration. contact the Brethren Retreat at 260.768.4519(office) or 260.336.2470
(Executive Director’s Mobile). You are encouraged to check our website
INAPPROPRIATE for daily activity updates and pictures of your camper child.
CLOTHING POLICY
*Inappropriate clothing “I learned that I
includes items that:
• Expose the midriff or
need to love not
undergarments only God, but
• Promote alcohol,
tobacco, or profanity
myself as well” –
• Display obscenity, Hope Blaze Camp
vulgarity, or violence
UNSHAKEN Hebrews 12:28Camp Shipshewana
2020 REGISTRATION
o First Time Camper o Early Bird
Name __________________________________________________________ Sex ___ Age ___ Birth ___ /___ /___ Grade Fall ’20 ______________________
Address ________________________________________________________ Shirt Size: Adult – S M L XL 2X Youth – S M L
City ___________________________ State _______ Zip________________ Church _________________________ Pastor ____________________________
Parent /Guardian _______________________________________________ Parent’s Place of Employment _______________________________________
Home Phone ( ________ )_________________________________________ Occupation________________________________________________________
Cell Phone ( ________) ___________________________________________ Parent’s Work Phone ( ________ ) _____________________________________
Parent E-Mail ___________________________________________________ Camper E-Mail _____________________________________________________
Bunkmate (1 ONLY – MUST BE RECIPROCAL REQUEST TO BE HONORED)___________________________________________________________________
CAMP ATTENDING: (Check ONE only) CAMP DATES:________________________ This is my ___ year at camp.
2-DAY CAMPS o ParentChild o Grandcamp o Mini Bible o Blaze Ext.
4-DAY CAMPS o Blaze o Nature Discovery o Archery o Cooking o Sports
6-DAY CAMPS o Ignite o Fuel o Pioneer o Canoe Camp
PAYMENT INFORMATION: Please note the cancellation & refund policy listed in this registration brochure.
For your financial convenience, families may choose to make four monthly payments by
February 28th, March 28th, April 28th, and May 28th.
Credit card payments can be accepted at our website: www.brethrenretreat.org.
CAMP OFFICE USE ONLY
Camp Registration Fees $ __________ o Deposit Only o Full Payment Church________________
The total Camp Registration Fee equals the sum of the Deposit Payment and Balance Due Payment.
Rec’d _________________
Andrew Club (less $40.00) – $ ___________ Andrew Club Friend:_______________________
Amt. Pd. ______________
Camp Photo ($6 each) + $ __________ Bal. Rem.______________
Staff Photo ($6 each) + $ _________ Bal Pd. ________________
Campership Fund 10.00 o YES! o No (Your tax deductible gift helps
+ $ _________
campers attend camp) Dep Pd ________________
P _____________________
PAYMENT: $ _________ o Enclosed o Online payment
C _____________________
Scholarship Request: o Partial @25% o Full @75% (Assistance must be requested
by Financial Aid Application) Reimb. Amt. ___________
DEPOSIT: Due April 30th Balance Due PAYMENT: Due May 31st
Mail payment to: BRETHREN RETREAT AT SHIPSHEWANA LAKE • 9095 W 275 N • Shipshewana, IN 46565-9437
GO TO CAMP FREE! EMAIL ADDRESSES NEEDED:
Register three first time campers to attend
Help us communicate with you more effectively.
Camp Shipshewana with you and receive a FREE Camp Please record your family’s email addresses in the
Shipshewana registration. This discount is not available proper space on the registration form.
for 2-day camp sessions (Mini Camp, Parent-Child &
Grand Camp). Become a fan of the Brethren Retreat at
Camper #1: ________________________________________ Shipshewana Lake on Facebook.
Follow us on Twitter and Instagram:
Camper #2: _______________________________________
@BrethrenRetreat.
Camper #3: _______________________________________HOW TO
CAMP SHIPSHEWANA 2020 MEDICAL FORM REGISTER
• Use a separate registration for each
Camper’s Name__________________________________________________ camp attending and each camper.
Emergency contact other than parent: • Complete all of the REGISTRA-
TION/ & MEDICAL FORM!
Name___________________________________________________________ • Invite your friends to attend with
you to obtain discounts, gifts and
free camp certificates
Relationship:______________ Phone:________________________________ • For your financial convenience,
families may choose to make four
PARENT’S AUTHORIZATION monthly payments by
This Health History is correct so far as I know, and the person herein described February 28th, March 28th, April
has permission to engage in all prescribed camp activities, except as noted by 28th, and May 28th. Credit card
me below. I recognize that certain hazards and dangers are inherent in camp payments can be accepted at our
events and programs. I further understand that my child shares responsibility website
for his/her safety and I have instructed my child in the importance of knowing www.campshipshewana.org
and abiding by camp rules, regulations, and procedures for the safety of camp • Incomplete or late camp fee pay-
participants. In the event I cannot be reached in an emergency, I hereby give ments may automatically cancel
permission to the physician selected by the Brethren Retreat to hospitalize, the registration which will result in
secure proper treatment for, and to order injection, anesthesia, or surgery for a $100.00 administration fee being
my child as named above. Should it be necessary for him/her to return home retained
during the week because of illness, accident, homesickness, or conduct, I will (see cancellation policy).
abide by the camp’s decision in this matter and provide transportation. • All youth may attend Camp
I also give permission for the person named to be photographed Shipshewana, regardless of church
and/or videotaped for promotional purposes. affiliation.
Signature__________________________________________ Date________________
CANCELLATION
Insurance Provider____________________________________ #________________ POLICY
Cancellations must be submitted in
HEALTH HISTORY (Check if applies) writing no later than 30 days prior to
Immunization: o Complete o Incomplete attendance to obtain a refund less
a $100.00 administrative fee or the
o Allergies o Asthma o Bladder Control deposit paid (whichever is less).
o Convulsions o Diabetes o Ear Infections Cancellations submitted in writing
o Hay fever o Headaches o Insect stings with less than 30 days notice prior
o Ivy Poisoning o Medications o Special Diet to attendance will be refunded only
25% of the total registration fee.
Date of Tetanus Booster (IMPORTANT!)___________________________________ Camp fees are nonrefundable and
non-transferable if a camper is
Behavior Traits/Disorders_______________________________________________ withdrawn from a camp session early
Medications * _________________________________________________________ due to homesickness or dismissed
for disruptive behavior.
Operations in last 12 months____________________________________________ Camp fees will be prorated in cases
of campers withdrawn from a camp
Specific restrictions____________________________________________________
session due to an accident or illness.
Explain above/other____________________________________________________ No refunds are extended if a camper
is removed from a camp session
______________________________________________________________________ without written consent of a health
care specialist.
*P
arents will be asked to complete additional information for
prescriptions being administered during camp.FYI www.CampShipshewana.org
REGISTER EARLY! A FREE PICNIC SPECIAL RATES &
Some camp sessions fill LUNCH CAMP PACKAGES:
up quickly. Register early will be provided for all Bible Register with payment in full
to guarantee your spot! Camps, Specialty Camps, Canoe by April 30th to receive a gift
Registrations beyond capacity will Camp and Pioneer Camp families certificate redeemable in the
be put on a waiting list. following the closing programs. Brethren Retreat’s Novelty Nook.
FOR THE SAFETY Enjoy time listening to your Register a 1st time camper to
child’s camp experience and attend Camp Shipshewana with
OF ALL CAMPERS: meeting his/her counselor before you to earn membership into
Visitation is permitted only on
returning home. The Pioneer & the ANDREW CLUB. Andrew
opening and closing days. We
Canoe Camp picnic will be held Club members will receive a $40
desire to keep the campus free
on Horseshoe Acres following the credit toward their camp fees, a
from unexpected disruptions of
Closing Program. All other camp special gift at closing program,
the camp program. Unannounced
session picnics will gather west and a FREE registration to Snow
visitors will be asked to leave the
of the Layman’s Lodge at the Camp or Winter Blast 2021! (not
premises immediately.
Ardmore Picnic Shelter. A Sunday available for Family Members
HOMESICKNESS: Noon Dinner following a time of and Mini-Campers). Look for
The Brethren Retreat Staff are Praise & Worship will conclude special package rates to attend
well-prepared to assist your the Grand Camp, Parent and more than one camp session at a
child with issues related to Child Camp. discounted rate.
homesickness. We understand FINANCIAL CANTEEN &
that being separated from your
loved one can cause emotional
ASSISTANCE: SNACKS:
Please inquire at your church During Bible Camps and Specialty
and physical anxiety for a child,
about financial support to Camps, the Canteen is open each
as well as the parent. Please
attend a Christian camp. afternoon for snacks. Bible Camp
assist us in helping your family
Families may apply for financial and Specialty Camp fees include
grow through the homesickness
assistance through the Brethren 2 items from the Canteen each
process by not encouraging your
Retreat’s Campership Fund by afternoon. Adventure Camps
child to call home. Instead, focus
requesting an application at www. pack a snack for each evening.
on the positive aspects of a camp
brethrenretreat.org or calling the Please avoid bringing excessive
experience, like fun counselors,
Camp Office. snacks to camp. Adventure
new friends, and exciting
Campers may wish to bring
activities. Thank You!
$25.00 to purchase souvenirs at
EARLY PICK UPS: the various activity centers.
Please make written
arrangements at registration
for early pick ups and provide a
reminder call the day of the early
pick up. There are NO early pick
ups for Adventure Camps.
“I liked playing steal the
bacon bubble soccer!”
– Kate Ignite Camp“My favorite food
was the enchiladas!”
– Sam Blaze Camp
SOUVENIRS:
The Brethren Retreat’s Novelty
Nook will be open for campers
& parents to purchase a favorite
Camp Shipshewana souvenir.
The Novelty Nook is located in
the lower level of the Retreat
Haus. Help promote the Brethren
Retreat with your favorite
**IMPORTANT**
souvenir sweatshirt, t-shirt, back COME ONE!
pack, water bottle and more! SEND THEM COME ALL!
POSTAL MAIL Rules for acceptance and
FREE LIMITED- Campers (and Counselors) love participation in the program are
EDITION CAMP Mail Call each day. It is very the same for everyone without
T-SHIRT: important that you send your regard to race, color, sex, age,
Every Camp Shipshewana camper an encouraging note handicap, or national origin.
registration paid in full will receive from home. Please send postal
a limited-edition camp t-shirt mail early in the week. For the VANDALISM &
highlighting the camp theme. two and four day camps, you may DAMAGES:
need to send postal mail before There will be a minimum of
CAMP PICTURES: your camper leaves home. There $50.00/incident assessed for
A laminated 8”x10” group photo is a .75¢ fee for delivery of E-mail damages deemed deliberate to
highlighting all participating Facebook messages, and faxes to the Brethren Retreat facility.
campers will be available each Campers.
camp session for only $6.00. A KEEP CAMP
Camp Shipshewana Summer ACCIDENTS & BEAUTIFUL:
Staff Team picture featuring all INSURANCE: Help keep the Brethren Retreat
of your favorite counselors will It is the Brethren Retreat’s policy beautiful. Avoid littering, graffiti,
also be available to purchase that all insurance claims are and vandalism.
for $6.00 each. Please indicate sent to the parent/guardian’s
on your registration form your insurance company first.
desire to order a Camp Picture
and a Staff Picture. You can also
purchase pictures at the time of
registration.
UNSHAKEN Hebrews 12:282020-2021 RETREAT SCHEDULE & FEES
Please visit our website for program details for each retreat.
Register early for discount or gift. Bring a Friend with you to earn a discount or gift. Registering two
weeks prior to event helps our staff establish a meal count. Thank you!
RETREATS
r Ladies Retreat April 24-26 (Fr-Su) r Fall Volunteer Retreat Nov. 5-7 (Th-Sa)
r Volunteer Retreat May 15-17 (Th-Sa) r Singles w/Children
r Family Camp Sept. 4-7 Christmas Retreat Dec 18-20
r Golf Scramble (fundraiser) Sept 26 r Snow Camp (grades 3rd-6th) Jan. 15-17, 2021
r Young At Heart Retreat Sept. 7-10 r Winter Craft Retreat Feb. 5-7, 2021
r Homecoming Bike Ride (fundraiser) October r Winter Blast Retreat Feb. 19-21, 2021
r Fall Craft Retreat Oct. 2-4
FEES
Ladies Retreat:
r $120.00 Private Rm r $107.00 Double Occup.Rm r $98.00 Triple Occup.Rm r $140.00 Cottage
Spring & Fall Volunteer Retreat (Thank you for serving with us!)
r FREE Private Rm r FREE Double Occup.Rm r FREE Triple Occup.Rm r FREE Cottage
Family Camp:
r $120.00/adult (14+ yo) r $102.00/youth (9-13 yo) r $43.00/child (3-8 yo) r FREE/infant (0-2 yo)
r Golf Scramble $75.00/player (this event is our largest fundraising event)
Young @ Heart:
r $125.00 Private Rm r $110.00 Double Occup.Rm r $102.00 Triple Occup.Rm r $140.00 Cottage
r Homecoming Bike Ride $25.00 registration fee & pledges (fee includes a gift and a meal)
Singles with Children Christmas Retreat (this event is sponsored with gifts to our Scholarship Fund)
r FREE Private Rm r FREE Double Occup.Rm r FREE Triple Occup.Rm r FREE Cottage
Snow Camp / Winter Blast
r $97.00/person Number of Family Additional Attending: ___@ $10.00/Person
Parents/Guardians & siblings will have the opportunity to attend Sunday Dinner @ 12:00 pm.
Winter or Fall Craft Retreat:
r $97.00 Private Rm r $90.00 Double Occup.Rm________ r $87.00 Triple Occup.Rm r $140.00 Cottage
Total Fees: $________ Please Check One: r Payment Enclosed r Credit Card/Payment Online
To register, please send the completed form with payment to:
The Brethren Retreat at Shipshewana Lake
9095 W 275 N · Shipshewana, IN, 46565
www.CampShipshewana.org2020-2021 RETREATS
REGISTRATION & MEDICAL FORM
(please use a separate registration form for each participant)
Name:__________________________________________________________________________________________
Address:________________________________________________________________________________________
City: ________________________________________________________________ State:______ Zip:____________
Email:___________________________________________________________________________________________
Cell Phone: _____________________________________________________________________________________
Text Messages: r Yes r No Facebook : r Yes r No Sex: r Female r Male
Age:_________ DOB: __________________________
Church: _________________________________________________________________________________________
Pastor: _________________________________________________________________________________________
Bring-A-Friend Name: ____________________________________________________________________________
Roommate Requests: ____________________________________________________________________________
Primary Emergency Contact: ______________________________________________________________________
Relationship: ________________________________ Phone: _____________________________________________
Secondary Emergency Contact: ___________________________________________________________________
Relationship: ________________________________ Phone: ____________________________________________
Medications: r Yes r No (If yes, a medical permission form/log must to be signed upon arrival)
________________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________________
Behavior Concerns: r Yes r No (If yes, please describe below)
________________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________________
Dietary Restrictions: r Yes r No (If yes, please describe below)
________________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________________
Special Instructions: r Yes r No (If yes, please describe below)
________________________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________
PARENT OR GUARDIAN’S AUTHORIZATION: This Health History is correct so far as I know, and the person herein described has permission to engage in all
prescribed retreat activities, except as noted by me below. I recognize that certain hazards and dangers are inherent in retreat events and programs. I further
understand that my child shares responsibility for his/her safety and I have instructed my child in the importance of knowing and abiding by retreat rules,
regulations, and procedures for the safety of retreat participants. In the event I cannot be reached in an emergency, I hereby give permission to the physician
selected by the Brethren Retreat to hospitalize, secure proper treatment for, and to order injection, anesthesia, or surgery for my child as named above. Should it
be necessary for him/her to return home during the week because of illness, accident, homesickness, or conduct, I will abide by the camp’s decision in this matter
and provide transportation. I also give permission for the person named to be photographed and/or videotaped for promotional purposes.
Parent/ Guardian: ______________________________________________________ Date: ________
(if under age 18)GET “Track & Field day
was my favorite”
“My favorite
activity was cooking
INVOLVED – Lacy which is cool”
2020 Sports Camp – Mallory
Cooking Camp
CALLING WE LOVE OUR
ALL CAMP FRIENDS
VOLUNTEERS! We would like to invite you
Help the Brethren Retreat to join our Friends of Camp
at Shipshewana Lake grow! Shipshewana Club. Your gift of
Volunteer your skills and $25 per month helps
talents at the Brethren Retreat to complete special projects
throughout the year. You can such as: recreation equipment,
volunteer as an individual or landscaping, renovations, and LET US SERVE
recruit a group to come up for scholarships. Become a Friend of YOUR CHURCH
the day. Areas to help include: the Camp and learn more about & FAMILY
food service, housekeeping, the dynamic ministry of the EVENTS!
lawn care, simple building Brethren Retreat at Shipshewana
maintenance, carpentry, Lake. Send your gift designated The Brethren Retreat at
electrical work, plumbing, clerical, for Friends of Camp Shipshewana Shipshewana Lake is available
program leadership, and many Club to: for guest groups year-round.
others. Looking for a retirement Brethren Retreat at Churches, Families, Home School
opportunity? We are searching for Shipshewana Lake Associations, Group Homes,
a retired couple to serve as our 9095W 275N, Senior Groups, and others may
Volunteer Coordinators. We have Shipshewana, IN 46565 rent the Brethren Retreat facility
housing if you can supply the gift for retreats and camps. Our food
of service. WE HAVE service provides an excellent
buffet menu. Give us a call – we’d
GREAT be glad to serve you! (260)768-
GET INVOLVED RESOURCES 4519 or email us
IN 2020 The Brethren Retreat at at brcship@juno.com.
Keep your church informed about Shipshewana Lake has been a
Brethren Retreat at Shipshewana member of the Christian Camp
Lake events and needs. Be a & Conference Association since
Camp Ambassador. As a Camp 1973. CCCA is an association of
Ambassador, you become the nearly 900 Christian camps in
communication link between the United States. CCCA provides
camp and church. For more education, training, resources,
details, call the Executive Director and references. Searching for a
at (260)768-4519 or email us at Christian camp in another state?
brcship@juno.com Need a program idea? Call us –
we’ve got connections!
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DIRECTIONS
TO CAMP:
Shipshewana is North
of U.S. 20 on S.R. 5.
From Shipshewana, take Middlebury
Street (C.R. 250N)
west 1¼ miles to C.R. 900W,
go North ¼ mile to the camp entrance.You can also read
