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ALDERSGATE SUMMER CAMP 2008 EVENTS

EVENTS:  Elementary | Youth | Older Youth

The following four events that are featured first offer the most unique way to experience one or more weeks at camp. These events are for various ages. Plus, the NEW weekend stay over program makes it possible to create a multiple week experience

NEW! Sampler
Grades 1-3 in the fall of 2008
Try a little of everything. Can’t pick or don’t want to pick just one kind of activity? Then come to sampler camp and try a new thing every day. You’ll get to pick a few of the activities with your new friends. Start your Aldersgate experience at Sampler Camp. 
June 15-20 Event #10212
July 6-11 Event #10512
July 13-18 Event #10613
July 20-25 Event #10713
July 27-Aug 1 Event #10812
Cost $279 Early Bird $259

Just Camp
Grades 4-6 in the fall of 2008
This camp has a lot. Don’t want to limit yourself to one kind of activity during the week, want to try a little or a lot of everything, want to wait and see what you’re in the mood to do with your new friends each day…THEN SIGN UP FOR THIS CAMP AND SIGN UP FOR SOMETHING NEW EVERY DAY. That’s right, you create your camp experience each day. You’ll have activities to choose from most programs listed above. This is a new progressive camp experience program.
June 8-13 Event #10124
June 15-20 Event #10227
July 6-11 Event #10521
July 13-18 Event #10625
July 20-25 Event #10725
July 27-Aug 1 Event #10835
Cost $279 Early Bird $259

I-DECIDE
Grades 7-12 in the fall of 2008
Don’t want to limit yourself to one kind of activity during the week, want to try a little or a lot of everything, want to wait and see what you’re in the mood to do with your new friends each day?…THEN SIGN UP FOR THIS CAMP AND SIGN UP FOR SOMETHING NEW EVERY DAY. That’s right, you create your camp experience each day. You’ll have activities to choose from most of the programs listed in the Aldersgate section of the brochure. This is a new progressive camp experience program.
June 8-13 Event #10151
June 15-20 Event #10251
July 6-11 Event #10551
July 13-18 Event #10651
July 20-25 Event #10751
July 27-Aug 1 Event #10822
Cost $279 Early Bird $259

NEW! WEEKEND STAYOVER
Grades 4-12 in the fall of 2008
After you register for camp, contact the Camp Aldersgate office to sign up for a weekend stay over. You can use the weekend stay over to create a multiple weeks camp experience or to solve that little issue of picking up one camper on Friday night, just to turn around and drive back to Aldersgate on Sunday. That’s right, now all you have to do is have the camper from week one spend the weekend and pick them up on Sunday when checking in your other camper. Not going to be home on Friday...no problem, we’ll be more than happy to keep your camper around for the weekend, after all....someone has to clean the camp bathrooms....JUST KIDDING!!!!!!!!!!!! For more information, contact the Camp Aldersgate office, or check out our web site. The weekend stay over fee is $59 per camper no matter the length of stay. (No discounts for only one night stay over.)
Cost $59

Elementary

Newbies
Grades 1-2 in the fall of 2008
This program is designed for the
first time sleep away camper or for those who still aren’t comfortable staying at sleep away camp for a whole week. Plus, you get to stay in the Tree House!!!
June 15-17 Event #10211
Cost $154 Early Bird $134

Tree House… Starting Your Roots
Grades 1-2 in the fall of 2008
For the first time sleep away camper. Experience the fun of camp and plant your roots sleeping in the tree house.
July 6-7 Event #10511
Cost $87 Early Bird $67

Spongecamp Squarebunks
Grades 1-3 in the fall of 2008
We will watch cartoons every morning, and see what we can learn about God from the cartoon. Then spend the rest of the day in fun and wacky activities that only happen at camp.
July 13-18 Event #10611
Cost $284 Early Bird $264

Splish Splash
Grades 1-3 in the fall of 2008
Make a splash this summer with fun swim lessons and new friends. With lots of waterfront time, this week is going to be awesome!
July 13-18 Event #10612
Cost $284 Early Bird $264

Superheroes
Grades 1-3 in the fall of 2008
You will be visited by, and even get to become a SUPERHERO! Stay in Aldersgate’s Tree House. This event is just for boys.
July 20-25 Event #10711
Cost $294 Early Bird $274

NEW! Princess
Grades 1-3 in the fall of 2008
Hear Ye, Hear Ye!!! To the fairest ladies in all the land! Your presence is cordially requested at the most royal event of the year….PRINCESS CAMP!!!! Bring your glass slippers and prepare for a glittery week of fun.
This event is just for girls and you will be staying in the Tree House. JUST KIDDING ABOUT THE GLASS SLIPPERS PART!!!
July 20-25 Event #10712
Cost $294 Early Bird $274

Guppies Water Camp
Grades 1-3 in the fall of 2008
It’s time to swim and swim during this week. Did we mention we would swim and play lots of fun water games?
July 27-Aug 1 Event #10811
Cost $294 Early Bird $274

Artstastic
Grades 1-4 in the fall of 2008
You will want to read the list of activity options plus be ready to make all kinds of crazy wacky, cool and different crafts.
July 6-11 Event #10513
Cost $294 Early Bird $274

Tree House Explorers
Grades 3-4 in the fall of 2008
This program is designed for the first time sleep away camper or for those who still aren’t comfortable staying at sleep away camp for a whole week.
June 18-20 Event #10221
Cost $154 Early Bird $134

Tree House Extreme
Grades 3-4 in the fall of 2008
A WHOLE WEEK of Tree House Explorers with all the great Aldersgate activities.
July 27-Aug 1 Event #10821
Cost $284 Early Bird $264

Eyes in the Dark Night Camp
Grades 4-6 in the fall of 2008
See what goes bump in the night. Here’s your chance to stay up until 1:30 a.m. every night and sleep until 10:30 a.m. Spend plenty of time at the lake during the day and play games all over camp…in the dark.
June 8-13 Event #10121
Cost $284 Early Bird $264

NEW!  Space Explorers
Grades 4-6 in the fall of 2008
Building model rockets, checking out the stars at night, and much more awaits you during this “exploration” experience. This program follows the night camp schedule of staying up until 1:30 am.
June 8-13 Event #10122
Cost $284 Early Bird $264

The Party Project
Grades 4-6 in the fall of 2008
You and your new friends will plan the themes, prepare the activities, send out invitations, decorate, and host a different party everyday. This program is just for girls and follows the night camp schedule of staying up until 1:30 am.
June 8-13 Event #10123
Cost $299 Early Bird $279

Cooking
Grades 4-6 in the fall of 2008
It’s more than just delicious, it’s “CAMP-O-LICOUS”!!!!! Enjoy more than just the joys of eating all these tasty treats, enjoy the fun of cooking them.
June 15-20 Event #10223
Cost $299 Early Bird $279

Rustic Ridge Rats
Grades 4-6 in the fall of 2008
You and your new friends will become your own little tribe as you colonize your own settlement. You will experience adventure, mystery, and loads of laughter, too. Living in platform tents.
June 15-20 Event #10224
Cost $284 Early Bird $264

Water World
Grades 4-6 in the fall of 2008
This week is all about fun in the sun, water games, and a week long beach party. If it’s not wet, wild or wacky you’re at the wrong camp.
June 15-20 Event #10225
July 27-Aug 1 Event #10833
Cost $279 Early Bird $259

Bullseye! Archery Camp
Grades 4-6 in the fall of 2008
You can be right on target with this week. If you like archery, this is the place for you. We’ll work on archery skills and play fun archery games.
June 15-20 Event #10226
Cost $289 Early Bird $269

In the News
Grades 4-6 in the fall of 2008
Produce a newspaper, do your own radio broadcast, and visit local newspaper and radio stations. All this and more, making headlines “In the News.”
July 13-18 Event #10621
Cost $304 Early Bird $284

Who Done it?
Grades 4-6 in the fall of 2008
Put your super sleuth skills to the test and figure out “who done it” through clues and fun games.
July 13-18 Event #10622
Cost $284 Early Bird $264

Pet Care
Grades 4-6 in the fall of 2008
Come learn how to care for your furry friends with everybody’s favorite camp dog D.O.G. Also, visit animal professionals and take a trip to the county fair.
July 13-18 Event #10623
Cost $329 Early Bird $309

Tent Travelers
Grades 4-6 in the fall of 2008
Stay all over Camp Aldersgate and beyond as you search for the perfect place to set-up camp each night. Plus plenty of time for waterfront and all the other great Aldersgate things. Staying in tents.
July 13-18 Event #10624
Cost $284 Early Bird $264

Finders Sleepers
Grades 4-6 in the fall of 2008
Looking for a place to rest your head? Amongst all the crazy fun at camp you will spend your day looking for clues to find where you will be sleeping at night.
July 20-25 Event #10721
Cost $289 Early Bird $269

Friends Are Forever
Grades 4-6 in the fall of 2008
Enjoy all the fun stuff at camp while hanging out with your best friend. You will both be in the same cabin and in the same group. So have your friend sign up for this camp, and list each other as “buddies” on your registration form. This camp is just for girls.
July 20-25 Event #10722
Cost $284 Early Bird $264

Mudapalooza
Grades 4-6 in the fall of 2008
This week of camp will have tons of fun packed into every day…playing games, going on hikes, swimming at the waterfront, Bible studies, and lots of games playing with messy slime, mud and yuck.
July 20-25 Event #10723
Cost $284 Early Bird $264

CSI - Christian Scene Investigators
Grades 4-6 in the fall of 2008
Can you see it? Can you find the clue that solves the mystery? Can you see where God was at work in these cases?
July 20-25 Event #10724
Cost $284 Early Bird $264

RC Mania
Grades 4-6 in the fall of 2008
This one is just for the guys. Bring your boats, cars and planes because this week is all about remote controls. Also, be ready to make and navigate your own ultimate course for your remote controlled vehicle! (Bring your own vehicle, or use ours!)
July 27-Aug 1 Event #10831
Cost $299 Early Bird $279

The Apprentice
Grades 4-6 in the fall of 2008
You’re Hired! For what? Junior Camp Director! That is, if you have what it takes. Every day you get to complete a wild and crazy task in hopes of becoming the next “Jr. Camp Director.” Campers in this camp will need to be able to drive the camp director around on the camp golf cart.
July 27-Aug 1 Event #10832
Cost $289 Early Bird $269

Spy Kids
Grades 4-6 in the fall of 2008
Make your way carefully to Camp Aldersgate. You and the rest of your team will assemble and receive further training and instructions. You will receive the code word to enter Headquarters the week before you arrive.
July 27-Aug 1 Event #10834
Cost $284 Early Bird $264

Cirque de la Camp
Grades 5-7 in the fall of 2008
Think of it as camp under the big top. Run away to join the circus this week and learn how to juggle, spin plates, do cool magic tricks and be the best clown you can be!
July 6-11 Event #10531
Cost $294 Early Bird $274

NEW! Messy Arts
Grades 5-7 in the fall of 2008
Like arts and crafts? Like getting messy? Want to combine the two? Then you want to come to this program. Plus, enjoy all the other great Aldersgate activities.
July 6-11 Event #10532
Cost $294 Early Bird $274

Youth

Sleep In
Grades 7-9 in the fall of 2008
If you’re about staying up late and sleeping in, then this week is just for you. We’ll stay up every night until 1:30 a.m. and sleep in until 10:30 a.m.
June 8-13 Event #10141
Cost $284 Early Bird $264

Board and Blade
Grades 7-9 in the fall of 2008
This week is packed with activities and time for you to board and blade as much as you can “stand.” We will spend at least one day at a skate park having a blast. This program is just for boys and will follow the night camp schedule of staying up until 1:30 am. Special Notes: Boards, skates, helmets and pads required (provided if needed).
June 8-13 Event #10142
Cost $324 Early Bird $304

Babysitters Training
Grades 7-9 in the fall of 2008
Become a certified babysitter! This certification is taught by the American Red Cross and, if completed, will certify you as a babysitter. While you’re here you’ll learn first aid, child CPR, and also a lot of fun games to play while you’re babysitting. This program is just for girls and follows the night camp schedule of staying up until 1:30 am.
June 8-13 Event #10143
Cost $314 Early Bird $294

Roller Coaster
Grades 7-9 in the fall of 2008
We are going to load our equipment, you, and ourselves into our van and hit the road. Can you break the record set by the 2007 campers for the most number of Coaster Rides in one week? Come and find out! This program is a trip camp and you will be staying at different campsites each night.
Special Notes: This camp has a four-week registration deadline. Sorry, we are unable to “credit” the cost of season passes that you may already have for any of the parks we may visit.
June 15-20 Event #10241
Cost $489 Early Bird $469

House Boat
Grades 7-9 in the fall of 2008
Enjoy relaxing and soaking up the sun on the pontoon boats. Sleep, eat, and live on the boats. Spend most of your time on the boat, but return to land for showers and some meals. Staying on the Pontoon Boat and in the Boat House.
June 15-20 Event #10242
Cost $284 Early Bird $264

Whatever
Grades 7-9 in the fall of 2008
The title says it all: “Whatever.” This laid back camp is for relaxing and just hanging out. Also, plan your own schedule as a group.
June 15-20 Event #10243
Cost $279 Early Bird $259

Fishing
Grades 7-9 in the fall of 2008
It’s all about fishing this week. Come ready to relax and fish and fish and fish. This one is just for the boys.
June 15-20 Event #10244
Cost $284 Early Bird $264

Volleyball
Grades 7-9 in the fall of 2008
Bump, set, and spike your way to a great week by spending time playing water volleyball, beach volleyball and other cool volleyball games. This camp is just for girls.
June 15-20 Event #10245
Cost $284 Early Bird $264

Camp R.E.A.L - Rustic Extreme Adventurous Living
Grades 7-9 in the fall of 2008
An extreme Camp Aldersgate Survival Experience!!! This week is for those who are serious about living off the land. Includes finding and catching your own food, making your own shelter, and being stranded to survive with only your wits and your REAL group with you. Staying in self-made rustic shelters.
June 22-27 Event #10341
Cost $284 Early Bird $264

Chillin Beach Bums
Grades 7-9 in the fall of 2008
This week is all about fun in the sun, water games, and a week long beach party. Plus there is plenty of time to work on the tan, hang out with friends at the beach, read a book under the maple tree by the lake--whatever you choose.
July 13-18 Event #10641
Cost $279 Early Bird $259

NEW! ZOOTASTIC
Grades 7-9 in the fall of 2008
Campers in this program will be heading off to the Akron Zoo throughout the week. While at the zoo, you’ll get to know some of the zoo staff, zoo animals and how the zoo works. So, for plenty of behind the scene’s action at the zoo---sign up for ZOOTASTIC!!
July 13-18 Event #10642
Cost $359 Early Bird $339

Cooking
Grades 7-9 in the fall of 2008
WHO ELSE LOVES THE FOOD NETWORK CHANNEL? If you love it, always wanted to try to cook some of the things on those shows, plus you want to do all the other great camp activities….you need to sign up for this cookin’ camp.
July 13-18 Event #10643
Cost $294 Early Bird $274

Boater’s Extreme
Grades 7-9 in the fall of 2008
Spend a week on the waterfront! Come experience sailing, canoeing, pontooning and other cool water vehicles.
July 20-25 Event #10741
Cost $284 Early Bird $264

NEW! Epic Era Time Experience
Grades 7-9 in the fall of 2008
RATED THE NUMBER ONE NEW PROGRAM THAT RETURNING STAFF ARE MOST LOOKING FORWARD TO FOR 2008. Each day we will explore a different era…the music, the movies, the clothes, the hair, and more. Come with clothes, music, and more from each era if you have them. Starting with the 60’s on Monday and going through the 90’s on Friday, we’ll visit each era. Plus, we are inviting Aldersgate campers and staff alumni from each era to visit for the day and help us experience Aldersgate as they did way back when.
July 20-25 Event #10742
Cost $294 Early Bird $274

Mythbusters
Grades 7-9 in the fall of 2008
Have you ever asked, “Is that true? Does that really happen?” Well, come and help us find out with loads of fun science experiments and just plain goofing around.
July 20-25 Event #10743
Cost $289 Early Bird $269

Castaways
Grades 7-9 in the fall of 2008
Could you survive away from it all? Or, do you want to just get away from it all? This camp is an extreme rustic adventure. Come prepared to have the best week of camp ever. Stay in self-made rustic shelters.
July 20-25 Event #10744
Cost $284 Early Bird $264

Survive
Grades 7-9 in the fall of 2008
A Camp Aldersgate Survival Experience!!! This week is for those who are serious about living off the land; including finding and catching your own food, making your own shelter, and being stranded to survive with only your wits and your group with you. Stay in self-made rustic shelters.
July 27-Aug 1 Event #10841
Cost $284 Early Bird $264

NEW! International Sports
Grades 7-9 in the fall of 2008
Three things we know: camp, sports, and our international staff are great! Put the three together and look out. During this week of camp our international staff will share with you the in’s and out’s of their favorite sports and games from their countries. Plus, we will go deeper into their cultures by exploring their music, foods, movies, books, games, and more.
July 27-Aug 1 Event #10842
Cost $289 Early Bird $269

SHOP DROP CAMP
Grades 7-9 in the fall of 2008
Ladies, are you all about shopping? This program is too! Each day travel to a different mall, but don’t forget your spending money. This camp is just for girls.
July 27-Aug 1 Event #10843
Cost $379 Early Bird $359

Older Youth

NEW!  Guitar Hero
Grades 8-12 in the fall of 2008
Seriously, the title says it all. Practice and show your skills. In the midst of all the other Aldersgate activities, let’s see who emerges at the end of the week as Aldersgate’s Ultimate Guitar Hero!!!! EXTRA NIGHT
July 6-12 Event #10552
Cost $324 Early Bird $304

NEW! Tourney Challenge
Grades 8-12 in the fall of 2008
Like a good challenge? Are you competitive by nature? You’ll love this camp. We will have different challenges and tournaments each day, in fact, some days may have more than one. Not only will the staff come up with challenges, but you and the other campers will also come up with your own. So, if you like to keep score, reach for the top record, and enjoy winning....sign up for this program. EXTRA NIGHT
July 6-12 Event #10553
Cost $299 Early Bird $279

Music Art Drama Dance…MADD Camp
Grades 8-12 in the fall of 2008
Music, Art, Drama, Dance, will be on the menu for anyone wishing to express their creativity. Play in the band, sing in the choir, dance on your toes, draw, paint, decorate a cake, play your guitar, create great crafts and act up all you want. We will have several interest and focus groups you can choose from each day…interpretive dance, video production, web-design, themed dancing, guitar (bring your own guitar for this one), scrap booking, stamping, sign language, song writing, creative writing, digital photography, and many more. Each day will have opportunities for you to sign up for different interest groups. Plus, we also have different “Focus Groups” to select from. What’s the difference? A focus group will get together several times during the week, interest groups change daily. So, you get to pick something to stick with and practice each day, and have several chances to try new and different things. Celebrate your many M.A.D.D. God-given gifts as you learn how great it is to share them with others. This program will have a public variety show on Friday night and second show on Saturday for your friends and family. EXTRA NIGHT
July 6-12 Event #10554
Cost $329 Early Bird $309

Labyrinth Adventurers
Grades 9-12 in the fall of 2008
Experience Aldersgate’s labyrinth in a new way every day, plus visit others. Learn how to create a labyrinth and different ways to lead groups through a labyrinth experience, plus all the other great things at Aldersgate.
July 27-Aug 1 Event #10852
Cost $294 Early Bird $274

Counselor in Training- Leadership Training
Grades 10-12 in the fall of 2008
Every year, almost every camper says, “I want to be a C.I.T.” If you are an Aldersgate camper you already know who these amazing C.I.T.’s are. Here is how you become one. This program is a leadership training camp. The camp staff will train you on how to lead many of the games and activities we do here at Aldersgate. Then, if you pass the course, you will be invited back to work as a C.I.T. during other weeks of the summer leading games, running activities, and getting special privileges to do all the things you’ve seen C.I.T.’s do when you were a camper. Sign up early, space is limited. You’ll receive a packet after you register.
June 8-13 Event #10152
Cost $304 Early Bird $284

Roller Coaster Camp
Grades 10-12 in the fall of 2008
We are going to load our equipment, you, and ourselves into our van and hit the road. Can you break the record set by the 2007 campers for the most number of coaster rides in one week? Come and find out! This program is a trip camp and you will be staying at different campsites each night.
Special Notes: This camp has a four-week registration deadline. Sorry, we are unable to “credit” the cost of season passes that you may already have for any of the parks we may visit.
June 22-27 Event #10351
Cost $489 Early Bird $469

SHOP DROP CAMP
Grades 10-12 in the fall of 2008
Ladies, are you all about shopping? This program is, too! Each day travel to a different mall but don’t forget your spending money. This camp is just for girls. EXTRA NIGHT
July 6-12 Event #10555
Cost $389 Early Bird $369

NEW! Aldersgate U
Grades 10-12 in the fall of 2008
Not sure exactly where you want to go to college? What’s the difference between a university and a college? How soon do you apply? Where can you find financial aid? Get answers to these questions and more. Plus, visit and tour different colleges and universities throughout the week. And, we will have plenty of time to just hang out and do plenty of camp activities.
July 20-25 Event #10752
Cost $304 Early Bird $284

NEW! Epic Era Time Experience
Grades 10-12 in the fall of 2008
RATED THE NUMBER ONE NEW PROGRAM THAT RETURNING STAFF ARE MOST LOOKING FORWARD TO FOR 2008. Each day we will explore a different era…the music, the movies, the clothes, the hair, and more. Come with clothes, music, and more from each era if you have them. Starting with the 60’s on Monday and going through the 90’s on Friday, we’ll visit each era. Plus, we are inviting Aldersgate campers and staff alumni from each era to visit for the day and help us experience Aldersgate as they did way back when.
July 20-25 Event #10753
Cost $294 Early Bird $274