Summer 2018 Newsletter

ASBURY WOODS

r e m m Su 2018

WORK WITH US! VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

Asbury Woods is always seeking to expand its volunteer staff.

Please contact the dean of the group you would like to work with for more information.

Younger Elementary (Grades k-2) Schauna Chambers: 304.634.9684 Older Elementary (Grades 3-5) Katrina Burgess: 304.416.0303 Middle School (Grades 6-8) Gayla Van Horn: 304.690.1590 High School (Grades 9-12) Mandie Ronk: 304.416.4691 Megan Ronk: 304.416.4690

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Asbury Woods is seeking two camp workers for the 2018 summer camp season!

Must be at least 21 years old and available for all camps: July 1st - 4th July 8th - 13th July 15th - 20th Contact Steve Hensley at 304.668.0939 for more information.

Welcome!

Summer camp is just around the corner! This issue of the Asbury Woods newsletter will provide you with all the information you need to prepare yourself or your camper for our summer programming. Take a look at what we have to offer and reach out to one of our deans if you need more information.

Happy camping!

PRICING UPDATE You will notice different pricing this year. You may pay any of the amounts listed. There will be no difference in camp experience for any camper and no one will know the price paid. The top price is the amount we need to cover all expenses for campers without borrowing from other district funds. The other amounts will help cover costs, but we will have to borrow against other accounts to help pay for expenses.

Please pay the amount you are most comfortable with, knowing we strive to make camp as affordable to all as possible. If you need help with camp costs, please contact Steve Hensley at 304-522-0357 or shensley@firstunitedmethodist.com. Some scholarship funds are available.

YOUNGER ELEMENTARY

Grades k-2: July 2nd - 4th, 2018

TREASURE ISLAND My name is Schauna Chambers and I will be filling in this summer for the younger elementary camp as our usual younger elementary dean, Lana Blake, will be preparing to have her beautiful baby this summer. I am the Director of Children’s Education and Youth Pastor at First United Methodist in Huntington. I have been a part of Asbury Woods since I helped my mother drop off older sister at elementary camp and I started counting down to when I could be a camper. I worked as a preschool teacher at Cross Roads United Methodist for 7 years and I have a passion for helping kids grow in their faith.

I am excited to announce that the theme this summer will be Treasure Island. This is the first year the younger elementary children will be able to stay 2 nights instead of just 1. They will have a blast with scavenger hunts through the forest, making crafts, singing songs and making s’mores at the campfire, and building friendships and memories that will last a lifetime! I cannot wait to have your little ones at camp with us as we dive deeper in the Ultimate Treasure of God’s love at Asbury Woods Treasure Island.

If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to call/text me (304-634-9684) or reach me through Facebook. I will provide answers to any questions you may have.

YOUNGER ELEMENTARY DEAN, SCHAUNA Hey, I am Schauna Chambers and this year I am excited to be the younger Elementary dean! I have gone to Asbury Woods since I was in Kindergarten. I eventually became a counselor and have also been the dean of older elementary, middle, and high school camps! I am the Director of Children’s Education and Youth Pastor at First United Methodist in Huntington and love that I get to work with kids of all ages and watch them grow in their faith. I am currently getting Youth Ministry Certificate at Princeton Theological Seminary in New Jersey. I have a handsome 9 month old baby boy named Logan who keeps me on my toes. I am a huge Dallas Cowboys fan which makes football season hard with a husband as a Steeler’s fan. I love escaping reality with a good book or binge watching a couple of shows on Netflix. I love going on adventures, being outdoors, hanging out with friends and my beautiful family, and of course doing anything competitive! I love being a part of this camp and I cannot wait to meet you all! If you have any questions please get in contact with me.

OLDER ELEMENTARY

Grades 3-5: July 1st - 4th, 2018

Older elementary camp will have a slightly different schedule this year: Sunday July 1st to Wednesday July 4th.

Reach out to Katrina Burgess for more information.

304.416.0303 burgess135@marshall.edu

OLDER ELEMENTARY DEAN, KATRINA Hey! I am Katrina, and I am the dean for the older elementary camp! I have been going to Asbury Woods for 12 years total and have counseled for 7 of those 12 years. This will be my second year deaning the older elementary, and I am super pumped! I work at a daycare and I am a children’s ministries teacher at First United Methodist in Huntington. Working with God’s children and watching them grow is my absolute passion. I never in a million years thought that I would get the opportunity to plan my own camp and be a role model to these kids. Deaning is such an amazing experience and I cannot wait for another year of fun and worship! Contact me if you’re interested in knowing more about me or my camp! I hope to see you this summer! kmb25537@gmail.com

MIDDLE SCHOOL

Grades 6-8: July 8th - 13th, 2018

THE SAVAGE LIFE Hello! I'm very excited for Middle School Camp and our study, The Savage Life. For most of us, it is easy to live complacently for Christ and more radically for our own goals and dreams. But is that what He really wants for us?

During our week we will walk through all five chapters of the book of Ephesians. The goal of this week is to encourage students to live out a truly “savage� life in Christ rather than settle for a normal life of living for the next adrenaline rush.

In addition to our studies, campers will participate in a variety of games, competitions, team building activities, and general weirdness that is at the heart of all summer camps.

Feel free to reach out to me with any questions or concerns: gaylahvanhorn@gmail.com or 304.690.1590.

Hope to see you soon!

In Christ, Gayla Van Horn

MIDDLE SCHOOL DEAN, GAYLA Hi, I’m Gayla, Middle School Camp Dean.

I’ve been at Asbury Woods as a camper or staff member since 1999 and there is no other place I’d rather be. This summer will be our best yet and I am pumped to be out here serving the Lord for another year! I am passionate about youth programming and serve as the youth activities coordinator for Westmoreland United Methodist. We are a small but loud group. When I’m not planning youth activities, I can usually be found outside: running, hiking, or playing with my dogs. If I’m indoors (begrudgingly) I’m probably in the middle of a home improvement project.

If you have any questions prior to camp feel free to reach out to me at gaylahvanhorn@gmail.com See you in July!

HIGH SCHOOL

Grades 9-12: July 15th - 20th, 2018

ASBURY WOODS HIGH: WHERE CLIQUES GO TO DIE Church camp is the absolute best setting to grow in your faith and set your soul on fire for God. However, the flame seems to fade to dim when the end of the week comes and “reality” set back in. But what if we bring a sense of reality to camp?

THIS SUMMER high school camp is going to focus on just that: high school. Those four years in everyone’s life can bring the greatest memories, but also the greatest struggles. During July 15-20, we will be looking at issues that everyone deals with during high school. From learning not to stereotype others to breaking down what makes up healthy relationships, we are holding nothing back to help us grow deeper in our faith.

Through real conversations we will grow closer to one another and connections will be made that will last a lifetime. Our high school theme will continue to carry over into our games (some messy as well as some not) and fun night activities. When packing for camp, make sure you bring a great attitude and some creative juices because you will need them! We are going to build upon our foundation from last year and make year two one that we will never forget.

If you would like to stay up to date with the latest camp details, find us on Facebook to be added to the High School Camp Event Page!

Remember our camp in prayer and thank you for the support!

Sincerely, Mandie and Megan Ronk

HIGH SCHOOL DEAN, MANDIE Hey yall! My name is Mandie Ronk, and I am one of the deans for high school camp. As a civil engineering student at Marshall University, I love to work with numbers, but truss me when I say that my true passion is serving the Lord in camp ministry.

God has blessed me beyond measure, and I can't wait to share his love with the youth at Asbury Woods this summer. If you enjoy Friends, crafting, baking shows, or cornhole, come talk to me- we will be best friends. 《1 Timothy 4:12》

HIGH SCHOOL DEAN, MEGAN Megan Ronk, 21.

I am currently attending Marshall University in pursuit of a degree in Secondary Education with my emphasis being in social studies. I will be getting two minors as well: History and Geography. I will graduate in May 2019.

Favorite Bible verse: 2nd Corinthians 5:17.

Favorite Animal: Wombat Favorite Color: Blue My favorite thing about church camp is meeting all kinds of new people and making lifelong memories with them. I also love messy games. :)