April 19th, 2010
The Counselor Retreat was amazing! This retreat is for those campers who are now counselors…and it’s a weekend I look forward to every year! The kids are so much fun and more than anything, I enjoy just watching them hang out. This year, 19 camper-turned-counselors and 6 of us “adults” (can you really call us adults if we enjoy this as much as the kids?) traveled to Camp Evergreen in Clarkesville, GA for a weekend retreat April 9-11. The theme for the retreat was “Running the Race” from Hebrews 12:1-3 and we had sessions talking about overcoming obstacles and hearing God. When we weren’t having sessions and singing Camp Hope songs, we hiked to a waterfall (where some of the boys were brave enough to jump in the FREEZING water), canoed, made smores over a campfire, and did the Blob. Included are some pictures below:
The Blob!
Canoeing!
Hike to the Waterfall
“Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles, and let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us. Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. Consider him who endured such opposition from sinful men, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart.” – Hebrews 12:1-3
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April 8th, 2010
Get your coupons for the Belk’s Spring 2010 Charity Sale occurring May 1 from 6:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. at all Belk’s locations. This sale is offered only to customers who purchase a ticket from a participating organization like ours, for $5 each. The ticket holder receives 20-50% off throughout the store, including rarely discounted brands. Plus, the ticket holder receives $5.00 off the first purchase!
Here’s how you can purchase tickets:
- Visit www.kidz2leaders.org and click on “Support” in the top right. At the bottom of the page, enter in the amount of your donation and in the box below, please list how many tickets you would like. Press continue and enter your credit card information. Once payment is received, the tickets will be available for you to pick-up from the Camp Hope office or Mt. Bethel’s main office.
- Visit the Camp Hope office, located on the campus of Mt. Bethel United Methodist Church, where you can purchase and pick-up your tickets.
Please contact the Camp Hope office with any questions – 770-977-7751. Thank you!
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March 29th, 2010
Don’t forget to register for the 6th Annual Camp Hope Golf Tournament on Monday, April 26, 2010! Reserve your foursome or sponsor a hole by completing the attached form and return to Cris Hunt by mail (4385 Lower Roswell Road, Marietta, GA 30068), fax (770-977-0552), e-mail (cris.hunt@kidz2leaders.org) or drop it off at the Camp Hope office. For your convenience, you can make your donation online. Please specify “golf tournament” in the space provided.
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March 2nd, 2010
Register for the 6th Annual Camp Hope® Golf Tournament on Monday, April 26, 2010 at the Woodmont Golf and Country Club in Canton, GA. Reserve your foursome or sponsor a hole by completing the registration form and return to Cris Hunt by:
- Mail – 4385 Lower Roswell Road, Marietta, GA 30068)
- Fax – 770-977-0552
- E-mail – cris.hunt@kidz2leaders.org
- Drop it off at the Camp Hope office.
For your convenience, you can make your donation online. Please specify “golf tournament” in the space provided.
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February 25th, 2010
Shop ‘till you drop! kidz2leaders, inc. is participating in the Belk’s Spring 2010 Charity Sale occurring May 1 from 6:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. at all Belk’s locations. This sale is offered only to customers who purchase a ticket from a participating organization like ours, for $5 each. The ticket holder receives 20-50% off throughout the store, including rarely discounted brands. Plus, the ticket holder receives $5.00 off the first purchase!
Here’s how you can purchase tickets:
- Visit www.kidz2leaders.org and click on “Support” in the top right. At the bottom of the page, enter in the amount of your donation and in the box below, please list how many tickets you would like. Press continue and enter your credit card information. Once payment is received, the tickets will be available for you to pick-up from the Camp Hope office or Mt. Bethel’s main office.
- Visit the Camp Hope office, located on the campus of Mt. Bethel United Methodist Church, where you can purchase and pick-up your tickets.
Please contact the Camp Hope office with any questions – 770-977-7751. Thank you!
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February 17th, 2010
Camp Hope applications are available online at www.kidz2leaders.org! Camp Hope will be held July 10-16, 2010 at the Rock Eagle 4-H Campground in Eatonton, GA. Here’s how you can serve as an adult or student counselor this summer:
- Returning Counselors and Volunteers: Please complete and return the counselor application packet by May 10, 2010.
- New Counselors and Volunteers: Please attend one informational meeting at Mt. Bethel UMC on May 12, 6:00-8:00 p.m. or May 16, 1:00-3:00 p.m. Please sign-up by calling the Camp Hope office (770-977-7751). Applications are due by June 1, 2010.
- Counselor positions are limited, so please adhere to the above deadlines. Applications are received on a first-come, first-serve basis. If positions fill quickly, you or your child may be put on a wait-list.
We hope you’ll join us for our 11th year of fun!!
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February 16th, 2010
Don’t miss an exciting silent auction to benefit Camp Hope going on now in Mt. Bethel’s Grace Gallery! Eighteen fish have been designed and painted by Mt. Bethel Christian Academy students in the ArtWalk club. The silent auction ends on Sunday, February 28th at 12:30 PM. All proceeds will go toward Camp Hope. This is a great opportunity to make a difference and come home with a one-of-a-kind piece of art!
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February 8th, 2010
Come play with us at the 6th Annual Camp Hope Golf Tournament on Monday, April 26th! The tournament will be held at the Woodmont Golf and Country Club in Canton, Ga (www.woodmontgolfclub.com). $1,000 for a Foursome, $250 for an individual. Sponsorship opportunities available as well. Register early by e-mailing Cris Hunt at cris.hunt@kidz2leaders.org.
Proceeds from the golf tournament help kidz2leaders, inc. change the lives of prisoners’ children. With your participation and support, we can do just that! We look forward to seeing you on Monday, April 26th!
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January 26th, 2010
On MLK Day, we took 17 of our Leadership campers to a Hawks game. This is an annual even we do for those campers who are entering the 2nd level of Leadership, also known as Sr. LIT, or for those campers who have graduated from Sr. LIT. After lunch at the Varsity (yum!), we watched the Atlanta Hawks play the Oklahoma City Thunder. It was a close game…even down to the last minute, but even though the Hawks lost, the kids enjoyed hanging out with one another!
Until next time…many blessings!
Cris 
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January 4th, 2010
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year’s Camp Hope! We hope everyone had a fun and safe holiday. hope4christmas was a HUGE success and we enjoyed catching up with campers, their families and counselors. To view pictures from the party, visit www.kidz2leaders.org and click on the “hope4christmas” tab. Blessings!
- Cris
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