Jamarcus and Justice on their last day of work at MIQ Logistics.
Jarris on her 1st day at the Harwen Group.
K.C., Alexis and Fred on their 1st Day at Jackson Healthcare.
Our kidz at Work!
June 27th, 2011Christmas in July
June 16th, 2011
Camp Hope is celebrating Christmas early this year and collecting items for Camp Hope 2011!!! You can help Camp Hope by donating snacks, packs of water, $15 or $20 Wal-Mart gift cards or scholarships for campers to attend Camp Hope. Drop-off your donations in the collection boxes placed in the Mt. Bethel United Methodist Church Main Office. Mt. Bethel UMC is located at 4385 Lower Roswell Road, Marietta, GA 30068.
Be sure to visit our table in the Narthex on Sundays June 26 and July 10 to take a tag off our Christmas tree. You’ll also have the opportunity to purchase exclusive Camp Hope sunglasses for a donation of $5!
Call the Camp Hope office at 770-977-7751 for more information or questions.
Camp Hope Counselor Update
June 2nd, 2011The Cornerstone Teen Counselor role is at capacity for girls and boys. Any additional applications received are subject to a wait-list.
The Camp Hope is staff is doing everything to accomodate all applicants, however counselor positions are limited. Thank you for your patience. Please call the Camp Hope office at 770-977-7751 for more information. Thank you!
What We’ve Been Up To…
May 23rd, 2011Gosh, it’s been a while since we have posted about the happenings here at the Camp Hope office…and now summer is almost here! This Spring has been a fun and busy one filled with a lot of activities.
A new interns class started in the interns4tomorrow program. The 12 interns began meeting monthly in January and starting next week, will begin their internships for the summer. Interns will work for 3 weeks at different business sponsors in the Atlanta area including Cbeyond, Concord Drugs, The Harwen Companies, IDI, Jackson Healthcare, MIQ Logistics, and QBE FIRST. Please keep our interns in your prayers as they travel to and from their internships!
Thirty Camper-turned-counselors attended the annual Counselor Retreat the first weekend in April. The retreat was held at Camp Evergreen in North Georgia and focused on “Walking the Talk.” Our three days together allowed students to fellowship together and deepen their faith. We also spent an entire day riding horses and ziplining at the nearby Sunburst Stables. The weekend was a memorable one! Check out pictures from our Facebook page.
2011 Counselor Retreat
In May, we held our annual Camp Hope Golf Tournament fundraiser at the Atlanta Country Club. The tournament was the highest attending golf tournament event yet with over 100 players. The tournament brought in close to $67,000 which will go towards Camp Hope 2011!! Thank you to everyone made the tournament a huge success!
President Diane Parrish with Bobby Cox
And last, but definitely not least, we are gearing up for Camp Hope 2011! Only 54 DAYS LEFT! Camp Hope will be held July 17-22 (with counselors arriving on the 16th) again the Rock Eagle 4-H Campground in Eatonton, GA. We are busy entering camper and counselor applications at a speedy rate. Camp Hope is blessed to have so many students and adults who are passionate about attending every year to have an impact on our campers. Actually, some teen counselor positions are so popular that they are already full!!! What a blessing! If you find yourself on a wait-list, we ask for you to prayerfully consider serving in another position. We try to accommodate everyone as spots are available. Thank you for your understanding!
There are a number of ways to get involved with us throughout the year. If you would like to subscribe to our quarterly newsletter where you can get more information about such events, please e-mail Cris Hunt at cris.hunt@kidz2leaders.org.
Blessings!
Cris Hunt, Director of Programs
Matching Grant Challenge
March 10th, 2011The Jackson Family Foundation graciously awarded kidz2leaders, inc. a $50,000 matching grant for Camp Hope 2011! The Jacksons have been a part of the kidz2leaders family for the past 3 years. They are an integral part to the success of the interns4tomorrow program and support Leadership Training Academy events and development.
Help us reach our matching goal of $50,000 for Camp Hope 2011! Contributions should be received by Camp Hope, July 16-22, 2011. Click here to make a donation online or contact Nancy Jakaitis (nancy.jakaitis@kidz2leaders.org) for more information. Donations may also be sent to the kidz2leaders office:
kidz2leaders, inc., 4385 Lower Roswell Road, Marietta, GA 30068
*If you are sending a check, please write “Matching Grant” in the “for” line of the check.
Thank you!
Come Play With Us!
February 14th, 2011Register for the 7th Annual Camp Hope® Golf Tournament! The tournament will be held on Monday, May 9 at the Atlanta Country Club in Marietta, GA. Reserve your foursome or sponsor a hole by completing the registration form and return to Cris Hunt by:
1. Mail – 4385 Lower Roswell Road, Marietta, GA 30068)
2. Fax – 770-977-0552
3. E-mail – cris.hunt@kidz2leaders.org
4. Drop it off at the Camp Hope office: 4385 Lower Roswell Road, Marietta, GA 30068.
For your convenience, you can make your donation online. Please specify “golf tournament” in the space provided.
Camp Hope 2011 Applications NOW Online!
January 31st, 2011Mark your calendars for Camp Hope 2011 July 16-22 at the Rock Eagle 4-H Campground in Eatonton, GA. Applications are now available online. Counselor positions fill up quickly, so please adhere to the deadlines:
- Returning Counselors: Thursday, May 5, 2011
- New Counselors: Thursday, June 2, 2011
We need teens, college students and adults who are willing to step out in faith and join us in our endeavors to change the direction of these childrens’ lives by serving as a counselor for the entire week or being a day volunteer. For more information about the various volunteer positions at Camp Hope, please visit our website.
Camp Hope Golf Tourney 5/9!
January 25th, 2011Register for the 7th Annual Camp Hope® Golf Tournament on Monday, May 9 at the Atlanta Country Club in Marietta, GA. Reserve your foursome or sponsor a hole by completing the registration form and return to Cris Hunt by:
1. Mail – 4385 Lower Roswell Road, Marietta, GA 30068)
2. Fax – 770-977-0552
3. E-mail – cris.hunt@kidz2leaders.org
4. 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.
Washington DC Trip – Days 3 & 4
January 3rd, 2011Day 3:
Wednesday morning we woke up and took the Metro to the Holocaust Museum. The kids really enjoyed the museum. My group of girls took some time in the Hall of Remembrance and lit candles in honor of those who lost their lives in the Holocaust. During our time in DC, one of our adults, Marian Andrews, led a devotion each morning. She focused the entire trip on how God is the good shepherd through John 10:11 – “I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep.” Through the Holocaust Museum, the kids saw the exact opposite of what a good shepherd is. 
After the Holocaust museum, there was some free time so the group split to either go shopping or go get nails done. The group that went shopping went back to Union Station and our group went in search for a nail salon. After a lot of walking in circles (literally) we found a nail salon but did not have time for all 7 girls to get a manicure. We ended up at H&M for a little while until the group met up at the International Spy Museum. Before touring the museum, we had our own action spy adventure – Operation Spy where our group acted as spies to solve a mystery. Definitely a memorable moment for everyone and one of the kids’ favorite moments of the trip. After some time at the museum, we went to dinner at the Hard Rock Cafe and then walked next door to Ford’s Theatre for “A Christmas Carol.” This was another favorite of the kids. We walked home after the show but not before stopping a quick snack at McDonald’s – the trip was really defined by food!
Day 4
The trip went by so fast – it was amazing that the last day came so quickly. After breakfast and our morning meeting, I put the kids in charge. I told them our goal was to see the White House and visit the American History Museum but it was up to them to decide as a group how we would get there. This exercise was eye-opening for them and highly stressful as they had a difficult time agreeing on the best route. They learned a lot that morning – and after 2 hours we finally made it to the White House, but it was well worth it! We only had time for a nice lunch at Old Ebbit’s Grill before having to make it back to the hotel to get our luggage and check-in at Reagan National Airport to head home. One our way to the airport, everyone finally made it through the Metro without a hitch!! The group had become expert travelers!!
