Camp has started and going incredibly well!

We are celebrating our 63rd year of outdoor ministry!  Campers and Grands are making great memories, learning about themselves, and strengthening their relationship with God and others in our sanctuary of God's woods and waters.  Each week we have had great evaluations on our ministry and are excited as we continue to grow and see God work in each of our camper's lives.

It is not too late to sign up!  Below is the chart of remaining programs that are being offered and which are close to filling or are full.

Be sure to sign up soon!

NEW ACTIVITIES:

We've added a new bouldering wall, mountain bike area, added two new elements on the high ropes course, built a new initiative course, replaced nine new canoes with memorial gifts, added a mountain bike terrain trail, and added new games and activities!  Don't fret though, we haven't changed who we are!  We build relationships, amazing community, and provide thought-provoking discussion that campers LOVE.

Camps are filling and coming soon. Don't miss out on this great summer activity!

REGISTER TODAY!

Thank you "God's Gang."

We were blessed with a 24 junior high and senior high campers and chaperones from Rock Prairie Presbyterian Church in Janesville, WI ,who came the first week to camp to work on several work projects.  The group was here for four full days of work and made a huge impact on our summer and year round programs spaces.

Projects included: adding a new low ropes challenge course beyond the Labyrinth, replacing the screen and painting the shelter house at Loon Point, adding a new hammock circle by the playfields, adding five new benches and staining all the benches and platform at Soli Deo Gloria worship space, and replacing the stair treads at Osprey House.  Additionally, they worked on trails and did quite a bit of clean up as well.

We are grateful for their support and look forward to having them return in the future!

It is amazing to see how much work can be accomplished in such a short amount of time with people who love to help out. On behalf of all the campers and guests, THANK YOU!

Summer Chrysalis is just around the corner!

The annual summer women's Chrysalis is scheduled for Thursday, August 17 - Sunday August 20.

The theme this year is "You Are a Treasure, " with speaker Rachel Awes.  Rachel will lead the retreat in re-imagining our magnificence, in diving into our lives, in affirming the gift of deep listening, and in celebrating our vibrant and precious hearts.

Several workshop options include: Hammering Out Our Art!, The Great Chrysalis Baking Show,  “Tapping” Into Your Body’s Energy, Bible Study: Putting Justice into Your EVERY Day, Trumpeter Swans: A Success Story, Collage Your Magnificence!, and new this year a Friday afternoon whole camp experience: YogaDevotion!

Be sure to sign up soon!

REGISTER SOON!

Are you looking for a fantastic retreat or campground location?

Consider using Clearwater Forest for your next session or church retreat, family reunion, family gathering, business meeting, or a friends gathering!  We have great facilities that can serve between 1 and 39 people.  All the comforts of home with comfortable mattresses, quilts, meeting areas, access to Clearwater Lake, stocked kitchens and more!

Additionally, we've upgraded all of our campsites to include a new fire pit, updated picnic tables, and have cleaned up Grouse Circle bathhouse.  All campsites have FREE access to Leaning Tree Beach and watercraft.

Here are the weekends that we have available for our main retreat buildings through November.  If you are interested in any weekday dates, please contact the office at 218-678-2325 or office@clearwaterforest.org.

Support our ministry!

We have received so many amazing directed gifts to assist in making our facility better!  We have been able to add the bouldering wall, hammock circle, new canoes, upgraded high ropes, and a new low ropes challenge course, all of which we are extremely grateful!  While these gifts are quite visible for our campers and guests, we rely on our ministry partners to support our general operating budget.  These funds are essential to continue to provide opportunities for people of all ages to experience Clearwater Forest.

How can you give? We recently made a switch to move away from GiveMN to NeonCRM. The new system allows for better reporting, and most importantly, lower fees for processing payments. You can find more information about Neon by visiting our webpage.  It is easy to set up a one-time gift, or if you are able, to set up monthly contributions to support our ministry. A gift of $25, $50, $100 or more truly will make an impact on many lives.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at 218-678-2325 or rich@clearwaterforest.org. Thank you for your continued support and prayers for our program.

Rich Swartwood

PLEASE SUPPORT OUR MINISTRY TODAY!