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Continuing Education & Fellowship Events
2003
July 13-17, 2003
National United Methodist Native American Family Camp
Theme is "Sacred Ground, Holy Ground, Common Ground."
Registrar, Ms. Odette Wright
Phone: 302-945-2930
E-mail: shewhoknowsowright@yahoo.comAugust 3-9, 2003
United Methodist Asian American Youth Camp
Angeles Crest Christian Camp
La Canada, CA Contact: Reverend Derek Nakano
Phone: 310-217-7000
E-mail: RevDerek@asiancamp.com
We celebrate 30 Years of ministry provided by this event and God's blessings for many more. For information about the history of this gathering, please visit the following webpage: www.asiancamp.com/index.htmOctober 11-16, 2003
* Applies to Camp/Retreat Ministry Certification
Developing Christian Camp/Retreat Curriculum & Events
Alton L. Collins Retreat Center and Camp Magruder, OR
www.campmagruder.org
www.collinsretreatcenter.org
Contact: David Berkey
Toll-free 877-UMC-CAMP, #1
E-mail: dlbcamp@aol.comOctober 23-26, 2003
Western Jurisdiction United Methodist Camp/Retreat Leaders' Meeting
Kokee UM Camp, Kauai, HI
http://www.hawaiian.net/~wkumc/camp.htm
Contact: Jim Parkhurst
602-266-6956, ext. 216
E-Mail: jimp@desertsw.orgNovember 11-13, 2003
Northeast Jurisdiction United Methodist Camp/Retreat Leader Gathering
Pocono Plateau Camp/Retreat Center, PA
www.poconoplateau.org
Contact: David Berkey
Toll-free: 877-UMC-CAMP, #1
E-Mail: dlbcamp@aol.comDecember 7-10, 2003
CCI USA National Conference & Exposition
Keystone, CO
www.cciusa.org
Contact: CCI/USA
Phone: 719-260-9400
E-Mail: cciusa@cciusa.org
2004
January 18-23, 2004
* Applies to Camp/Retreat Ministry Certification
Faith Formation for Christian Living
Drew Theological School
Madison, NJ
http://www.drew.edu
Contact: David Berkey
Toll-free: 877-UMC-CAMP, #1
E-Mail: dlbcamp@aol.comJanuary 24-29, 2004
Southeastern Jurisdiction United MethodistCamp/Retreat Leaders' Gathering
Camp Glisson, GA
http://www.campglisson.org
Contact: Anne Horton
256-538-9860
ahwildlife@cybrtyme.comJanuary 26-29, 2004
South Central Jurisdiction United Methodist Camp/Retreat Leader Gathering
Wilderness Camp & Retreat Center near Kansas City, MO
Contact: Susan Evans
573-442-7909
Susan@moareaumc.orgFebruary 24-27, 2004
American Camping Association® (ACA) National Convention
San Francisco, CA
Contact: Connie Coutellier
Phone: 765-342-8456, ext. 307
E-Mail: ccoutell@acacamps.orgMarch 2004 (Dates TBD)
* Applies to Camp/Retreat Ministry Certification
Developing Social Justice Programs: Partnering with Ethnic Communities
Simpsonwood Retreat Center, GA
www.simpsonwood.org
Contact: David Berkey
Toll-free: 877-UMC-CAMP, #1
E-Mail: dlbcamp@aol.comFall Semester 2004
* Applies to Camp/Retreat Ministry Certification
United Methodist Studies for Camp/Retreat Ministry
Offered online by Drew Theological School
http://www.drew.edu
Contact: David Berkey
Toll-free: 877-UMC-CAMP, #1
E-Mail: dlbcamp@aol.comOctober 3-8, 2004
* Applies to Camp/Retreat Ministry Certification
Volunteer & Staff Supervision & Training for Nonprofit Organizations
Camp Indianola, WA
www.gbgm-umc.org/campindianola
Contact: David Berkey
Toll-free: 877-UMC-CAMP, #1
E-Mail: dlbcamp@aol.comNovember 2-7, 2004
International Association of Conference Center Administrators
Simpsonwood Retreat Center, GA
www.simpsonwood.org
Contact: Jess Schload
E-Mail: schload@genevapoint.org2005
January 2005 (Dates TBD)
(* (Applies to CR Ministry Certification if attend National Gathering also)
Ecology & Theology of Common Ground
Epworth-by-the-Sea
St. SimonŐs Island, GA
www.epworthbythesea.org
Contact: David Berkey
Toll-free: 877-UMC-CAMP, #1
E-Mail: dlbcamp@aol.comJanuary 28-February 2, 2005
National United Methodist Camp/Retreat Leaders' Gathering & Training
Epworth-by-the-Sea, St. Simon's Island, GA
www.epworthbythesea.org
Contact: Anne Horton
Phone: 256-538-9860
E-Mail: ahwildlife@cybrtyme.comFebruary 25-28, 2005
American Camping Association® (ACA) National Convention
Reno, NV
Contact: Connie Coutellier
Phone: 765-342-8456, ext. 307
E-Mail: ccoutell@acacamps.orgMarch 6-11, 2005
* Applies to Camp/Retreat Ministry Certification
Biblical Foundations for Camp/Retreat Ministry
Drew Theological School, NJ
www.drew.edu
Contact: David Berkey
Toll-free: 877-UMC-CAMP, #1
E-Mail: dlbcamp@aol.comOctober 2-7, 2005 (tentative)
* Applies to Camp/Retreat Ministry Certification
Fundraising & Financing for Camp/Retreat Ministries
Ghost Ranch, Santa Fe, NM
www.ghostranch.org
Contact: David Berkey
Toll-free: 877-UMC-CAMP, #1
E-Mail: dlbcamp@aol.comFor additional educational sources and options see:
- United Methodist Camp/Retreat Ministry Web page:
www.gbod.org/camping- United Methodist Camp/Retreat Ministry Certification Courses:
www.gbhem.org/certification/camp_retreat.html- Drew Theological School:
E-mail: cground@drew.edu or 973-408-3622- American Camping Association®:
www.ACAcamps.org- Christian Camping International:
www.cciusa.org- International Association of Conference Center Administrators:
www.iacca.org
* Symbol indicates "applies to Camp/Retreat Ministry Certification"
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