Dear Friends, Merry Christmas from the Canyon! This month we’re talking about Christmas traditions in our newsletter and on our blog. We hope those conversations will spark memories of your own or inspire you as you make your own memories this year. Thanks to all of you who have generously given through our Gift Catalog. [...]
Read more...Dear Friends, The leaves are changing colors in the Canyon. Thanksgiving is around the corner, with Christmas not far behind. For many of us, this season brings stress, rather than joy. Anticipation of the end, rather than anticipation of the coming. In our newsletters and on our blog this season, we’ll be exploring ways to [...]
Read more...What if you could facilitate family renewal AND get your Christmas shopping done early, all in one fell swoop? We are excited to share with you the Family Camp Gift Catalog where you can contribute to Laity Lodge Family Camp and honor someone with your tax deductible contribution. With the opening of our new site, Headwaters, [...]
Read more...This month we are pleased to welcome Emily Ballbach to the Laity Lodge Family Camp Team! Many of you met Emily this past year as she helped lead worship. Emily has officially joined our staff as our Program Director, and we’re excited about her vision for strengthening family relationships through play and intentional focus on [...]
Read more...The end of summer is upon us, as some children have already had their first days of school. Sometimes transitions can trip us up, keeping us from celebrating where we’ve been and looking forward to where we’re headed. As you navigate a new school year, a new schedule, and whatever additional changes you’re facing over [...]
Read more...Extra! Extra! We are now accepting reservations for 2013 Summer Camps at our new campsite, Headwaters! We are so excited for you to experience this new location, designed specifically with your family in mind: family-friendly waterfront complete with slide, activity barn for indoor activities, play areas for younger children, and queen-sized bed for parents! Check out [...]
Read more...The sun, the smell of sunscreen, the sound of children’s laughter, the excitement of vacation plans—all signs that summer is well under way. Here at Family Camp, we’re excited to share a couple new resources available to you when you’re not in the Canyon with us. We are now on Pinterest! Find summer activity suggestions, [...]
Read more...Here in the Canyon, we are looking forward to a full summer of swimming in the Frio, singing and laughing during Roundup, and LOTS of fun as Youth Camp gets into full swing. We’ve hosted 119 families in the last couple of months for our Spring Family Camps and are eagerly anticipating the start of [...]
Read more...Spring has arrived, and the new Family Camp site, Headwaters, is beginning to bloom! Cabins have sprouted bunk beds, the welcome house has grown siding, the activity barn has turned a lovely shade of red, and excitement is buzzing around the entire site. If you haven’t had a chance, check out our latest pictures. John Who [...]
Read more...Family Camps for 2012 have begun. We’ve already hosted 175 campers at two camps this year and seen many amazing moments of growth and connection. Construction progress continues on Headwaters, and our vision for this new site becomes more visible every day. This season of Lent calls us to open our eyes and see our Savior: to see [...]
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The renewal of society through the renewal of the Church; Church renewal through the renewal of the family; family renewal through renewed individuals.
