Camp Emmaus
Mount Morris, IL
Camp Emmaus is an outdoor ministry of the Illinois/Wisconsin District of the Church of the Brethren since 1948.
Nestled on nearly 100 acres of rolling woodland in the Rock River Valley, we invite you to connect with creation, experience God, and ignite your faith.
Good news of great joy! The camp board has decided that there will be NO rate increases for summer camp registration in 2024. With finances tight in many places, this will hopefully enable as many people as possible to enjoy the experience of a camp week or weekend.
That leaves rates at $385 for full-week camps (Senior High, Middle School), $280 for the shorter Intermediate Camp, $110 for the weekend Young Adult/ Young at Heart camp, and $95 for the Elementary overnight. Some scholarship assistance is also available through the camp for those in need. Contact the camp office for more information on requesting this help for you or others.
Online registration will open by March 31; watch for more information. A summer brochure is also going out soon.
Last year brought a total of 110 campers through the gates, and the goal is to increase that in 2024. Are there family members or friends you could invite to camp this year?
May 4
Escape to Emmaus: Birdwatching & Spring Bird Count Memorial Day Family Camp Escape to Emmaus: Target Sports (Archery & Slingshots) Intermediate Camp (grades 3-5) Young Adult and Young at Heart Camp (YAAYAH) Senior High Camp (grades 9-12) Middle School Camp (grades 6-8) CIT Elementary Camp (grades 1-2) Women's Camp Men's Camp Labor Day Family Camp Check the schedule page for more details.
2024 SUMMER EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
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Position: Lifeguard & Support Staff
Dates of Employment: June 15 – August 15, 2024 (8 weeks)
Camp Emmaus is seeking a committed individual who is a certified lifeguard and willing to serve as Support Staff for our summer camp programs. The Lifeguard at Camp Emmaus is responsible for overseeing all activities and programs at the pool during the summer camping season. A lifeguard will also be knowledgeable of and implement aquatic policies and procedures as well as maintaining the pool and equipment areas. When not lifeguarding, the position also entails assisting camp staff with various tasks in the kitchen and facility upkeep.
Qualifications:
- Must be at least 16 years old.
- *Certified in lifeguard and first aid (American Red Cross, the National Pool and Water Park Lifeguard Training Program, the YMCA, or another lifeguard certifying organization with an equivalent lifeguard certification program). *We are willing to assist with the training needed for this position.
- Professional attitude, conscientious, and a heart for service
- Reliable car, smartphone, e-mail.
- Pass a criminal background check.
Lifeguard Responsibilities:
- Maintaining the camp swimming pool
- Maintaining the pool house & pump house
- Working with camp staff to regularly treat the pool with the appropriate chemicals
- Opening and closing the swimming pool facility
- Overseeing swimmers as part of the summer camp programs
- Enforcing swimming pool policies and regulations
- Rescuing swimmers in distress
- Providing emergency care
Camp Support Responsibilities:
- Assisting with dishes after meals
- Assisting with light maintenance tasks and facility upkeep/cleanliness
Salary Benefits
$15 per/hour Onsite housing, food, laundry needs, & WIFI accessAnyone interested in the positions above should send a completed application and three references to:
Randall Westfall, Camp Manager
c/o Camp Emmaus
3011 W. Camp Rd.
Oregon, IL 61061
or email: manager.campemmaus@gmail.comApplications due by May 20, 2024
From the sheer beauty of a bird’s flight to the intricacy of its feathers, birdwatching invokes a sense of awe and wonder. It reminds us of the awe-inspiring diversity and complexity of the natural world we are fortunate to be a part of.For this EtE day, you’ll have the opportunity to learn birding etiquette, create a bird list for your own birding adventures, learn about birding resources, field guides, Apps, and an intro to bird language and feather identification; all while we bird along the various habitats, trails, and the lake at camp. We’ll be joined by folks from the NW IL Audubon Society for Ogle County’s Spring Bird Count.Available to anyone (minors must be accompanied by adult)___________________________________________________________________________________
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Location: Camp Emmaus
3011 W. Camp Rd.
Oregon, IL 61061
Dear Friend of Camp Emmaus,
As the camping season approaches, you are invited to travel with us on the road to Emmaus. There are many enriching opportunities at camp this season - something for everyone. We would love to see you enter the gate sometime this year. Maybe even for our "Spring into Camp" on April 13th at 1PM where we will be dedicating the new council ring. If you aren’t able to join us on the property, make sure you are signed up to receive our newsletter (sign up by sending an email to the address below) and visit our social media pages or website to stay up to date.
Camp Emmaus would not be possible without YOU! No matter your connection to our beloved camp, its vital ministry can only thrive with the time, talents, and resources YOU provide. Please consider volunteering your time during this season’s work days and donating your talents or resources. An extra expense we are incurring this year is for a new custom door for the walk-in cooler. You can make a donation by sending a check to the address below or by going to our website. Online, there is an option to set up a recurring gift or donate to our endowment funds to continue the legacy of Camp Emmaus.
Our camp holds a special place in many of our hearts - the spaces, the people, and the Spirit all create a community that is difficult to find anywhere else. Last fall, we began to ask people to finish the following sentence: "Camp Emmaus has given me..." and you answered beautifully. If you have not seen the variety of answers or have not participated, please use the QR code below to view and share. We thank you for your partnership and your prayers. We look forward to seeing you sometime in 2024. Make sure you journey to Emmaus!
Blessings to you,
Your Camp Emmaus BoardCamp Emmaus • PO Box 128, Mt. Morris, IL 61054
campemmaus@live.com
The 2024 camp curriculum theme will be “Linked by Love,” again using the InsideOut materials produced by a church consortium that includes the Church of the Brethren.
Together, we’ll look at what it means to be loved by God and to love others. Daily themes come from Colossians, Luke, Job, Exodus, Philemon, and 1 John.
From the materials: “As we seek to create and strengthen life-giving relationships, we remember that such love flows from God, links us all together, and we give thanks.”
FYI for those sending mail to camp going forward.
Please do NOT mail anything to camp using both the PO Box and the camp physical address anymore. Example of what NOT to do:Camp Emmaus
PO Box 128
3011 W. Camp Rd.
Mt. Morris IL 61054The reason is that camp now has a mailbox on site that is for the Westfall's personal mail and that creates confusion between the Oregon and the Mount Morris post offices when done as such and it actually delays the mail by a week or so as 3011 W. Camp Rd. is not a Mt. Morris address.
So going forward anything that is business related to Camp Emmaus please send to:PO Box 128
Mt. Morris, IL 61054And anything that is for the Westfall's (or UPS/FedEx deliveries) please send to:
3011 W. Camp Rd.
Oregon IL 61061Hopefully this will resolve the issue and we'll see mail get to camp much quicker as a result. Thanks!
A gift of any size to Camp Emmaus can make a big difference! In addition to its regular annual fund, the camp is also building a new endowment to secure camp’s ministries for the future.
You can give online at: https://campemmaus. churchcenter.com/giving, or contact treasurer Dan Radcliff at Dev.Chair.CampEmmaus@gmail.com for more information.
Sara Garner, Board Chair Patrick Benassi, Vice Chair Dan Radcliff, Treasurer Elizabeth Patterson, Secretary Amanda Burch, Program Chair
Elizabeth Patterson
Callie SurberMichelle Bowman, Property Chair
Gary Baisden
Mike SondgerothShannon McNeil Smith, Development Chair
Patrick Benassi
Dan RadcliffMichelle Firebaugh (ex officio) financial secretary
Austin Weaver (ex officio) recording secretary
Randall Westfall (ex officio) camp manager
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Camp Emmaus
send mail to:
P.O. Box 128
Mt. Morris, IL 61054
ship UPS to:
3011 W. Camp Rd.
Oregon, Illinois 61061
To make a reservation or ask the Camp Managers a question please call 1-815-734-4268;
for summer camp related questions please contact manager.campemmaus@gmail.com
