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“And Jesus increased in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and man” (Lk. 2:52).
FORT HILL
CHRISTIAN
YOUTH CAMP
BOARD MEMBERS
Bruce Adams
7371 Sterling Springs Way Burlington, KY 41005 (859) 391-9624. [email protected]
Rick Gampp 6860 Ridgeway Ct. Pickerington, OH 43147 (614) 837-9932 [email protected]
Mike Grose 846 Ohio Pike Cincinnati, OH 45245 (513) 752-5835 [email protected]
Bill Hopkins 7105 Murnan Rd. Cold Spring, KY 41076 (513) 315-5837 [email protected]
Chris Jones 160 Edinburg Dr. Springboro, OH 45066
Wayne McCray 1636 Elkton Pl. Cincinnati, OH 45224-2412 (513) 681-4818 [email protected]
Todd Parsley 9663 Springboro Pike Miamisburg, OH 45342 [email protected]> 606-694-5602
Bill Phillis 1019 Torrey Hill Dr. Columbus, OH 43228 (614) 276-9221 [email protected]
Brad Poe 28 Township Rd. 1266 Proctorville, OH 45669 (740) 886-8079 [email protected]
Greg Tidwell 2240 Sedgwick Columbus, OH 43220 (614) 264-1849 [email protected]
Brett Triplett 2725 Bridlewood St. Circleville, OH 43113 (740) 477-7263 [email protected]
Gary Wyckoff 110 Birch Park Drive New London, OH 44851 (419) 929-8213 (419) 706-5222 [email protected]
13500 Fort Hill Road, Hillsboro, Ohio 45133
November 2013 Vol. 14 No. 05
65th Anniversary of Fort HillChristian Youth Camp in 2014
The first year of Fort Hill ChristianYouth Camp was 1949, hence, 2014will be the 65th year for Christian ser-vice to young people. The camp haschanged in acreage and facilities fromabout eleven acres on which some tarpaper-covered wooden buildings weresituated to 108 acres with a great var-iety of modern facilities. Of the origin-al structures only two chimneys re-main on the camp site — one in themanager’s cabin and one in the Clif-ton Shelter.
The transformation of the campfrom a government sponsored CivilConservation Corp (CCC) facility to amodern youth camp has been a slowincremental but rewarding process.Campers, camp staff and supportersare pleased with the current comfort-able campus.
The improvements in recreationfacilities and equipment have beenphenomenal in the recent past. Youthand adults alike have been impressedwith the additional opportunities.While the camp infrastructure haschanged dramatically in the 65 yearsinterval, the mission remains thesame: to provide a venue in whichthe word of God is effectively taughtand to provide a complete Christianspiritual, social and educational en-vironment in the natural beauty of
camp surroundings. It is a tool thatfaithful congregations can use to ex-pand the borders of the kingdom ofGod — the Church
Camp Visitors During theSummer Camp
Camp visitors during any of theseven camp weeks should make pre-vious arrangements with the CampManager, if possible. In any event, allvisitors must sign in at the Camp officeand meet with the Manager to discussthe visit. Visitors are not authorized tostay over night and must pay for anymeals consumed during their visit.
Teen Winter Retreat
The Teen Winter Retreat is sched-uled for January 17-19, 2014 at thecamp. This will be the second annualTeen Winter Retreat. The January2013 retreat was a very profound suc-cess. The mild weather during the 2013retreat may have contributed to its suc-cess. Several of the camp facilities arewinterized and thus the camp is suit-able for normal winter weather.
Camp Board member, Rick Gamppis the designated Manager for the win-ter retreat. Those interested may wishto contact him for details even thoughdetails will be provided in various waysincluding the Fort Hill website andsocial media.
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Camp Wide Staff and Cooks MeetingApril 12, 2014 — Held At Camp
Camp Managers, staff and cooks for the 2014camp sessions are asked to attend a SpiritualGrowth and Camp Orientation program on April 12,2014 at the camp. This important event is providedby the camp Trustees for a two-fold purpose — toassist in the spiritual growth of those who will beinfluencing the lives of campers and to help ensurethat each camp session adheres to the mission ofthe camp and the policies of the camp Trustees.
Each of the seven weeks of camp is unique, buteach is expected to fulfill the mission of the campas established by the camp Trustees and to abideby all the camp policies and regulations. Hence,a plenary session for all camp staff is important.
The Trustees meet at least nine times eachyear to make decisions regarding the facilities,business operations, curriculum, registration pro-cedure, camper fees, scheduling, fees for retreatsand a host of other matters. Trustees have theresponsibility to ensure that the camp operates inaccordance with the state and local laws andregulations and standards of the camp’s accredi-tation body — American Camping Association(ACA).
Camp personnel are expected to know andfollow camp regulations, and to be a very positiveChristian influence on campers. Fort Hill ChristianYouth Camp is not a series of seven autonomous,independent camp weeks. Fort Hill Christian YouthCamp is one uniform operation with seven campweeks that are each unique in personality but uni-form in policy and procedures. Therefore, all campstaff for 2014 should make plans to attend the April12, 2014 staff meeting.
The camp cooks will meet separately with thecamp nutritionist and the food service manager.
National Association of Christian Camps (NACC)
Fort Hill Christian Youth Camp will host theNational Christian Camp Association in September,2014 for a three day Christian camping inspira-tional and informational conference. NACC is anassociation of leaders of camps operated bymembers of the churches of Christ in the UnitedStates. Several relevant sessions will each be ledby one or more of the Fort Hill Trustees. The FortHill Christian Youth Camp Trustees are excitedabout hosting this event.
An Additional Zip LineIn 2012, Fort Hill campers were treated to the
first camp zip line. To say the least, the zip line wasa hit for most campers and adults.
A second zip line parallel to the first one hasbeen installed for use during the 2014 sessions andbeyond.
Climbing WallIn 2013, campers were treated to a new four-
sided climbing wall. This activity was a great experi-ence for most campers. Campers greatly appreciat-ed that new addition in 2013.
Giant Swing Coming In 2014A giant swing will be constructed for use in 2014,
thanks to a generous Christian couple. The swingconsists of three utility poles fifty feet in lengthsituated in a triangle. A bar in the range of forty feetin the air is attached to two of the poles. The thirdpole accommodates the pulleys used to hoist therider high into the air to begin the ride. The rider willbe seated in a harness, similar to those used withthe zip line. Campers will be excited about this newcamp feature.
Pickerington Golf ScrambleEach September for several years, some mem-
bers of the Pickerington congregation have spon-sored a Golf Scramble. The camp Trustees aregrateful to Board member, Rick Gampp and hisassociates for their ongoing efforts.
Over the years, the camp has been providedwith more than $75,000 from this effort. Donationsfrom individuals and groups help keep camp feeslow and affordable.
ACA Evaluation Team WillVisit FHCYC in 2014
The American Camping Association requires itsmembers to be evaluated by a board of visitors ona three year cycle. The visitors determine if thecamp meets the ACA standards. Meeting ACAstandards is important in terms of the health andphysical well-being of campers. It is of great benefitto have an independent evaluation of the campfacilities and operation. ACA standards do not inany way infringe on the devotions, worship, Bibleclasses or any other spiritual aspect of the Camp.
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2014 Schedule for Fort HillChristian Youth Camp
Jan. 17 – 19 . . . . . . . . . . . Teen Winter Retreat
May 2 – 4 . . . . . . . . . . Teen Spring Retreat
May 16 – 17 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Men’s Retreat
May 23 – 25 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Family Retreat
June 13 – 14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ladies Retreat
June 15 – 21 . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bill Phillis’ Week
June 22 – 28 . . . . . . . . . Greg Tidwell’s Week
June 29 – July 5 . . . . . . . Mike Grose’s Week
July 6 – 12 . . . . . . . . . . . . Brad Poe’s Week
July 13 – 19 . . . . . . . Wayne McCray’s Week
July 20 – 26 . . . . . . . . . . . Bill Hopkins’ Week
July 27 – Aug. 2 . . . . . . Rick Gampp’s Week
Aug. 3 – 7 . . . . . . . . Westland Band Camp
Aug. 10 – 15 . . . Central Crossing Band Camp
Sept. 5 – 7 . . . . . . . . . . . . Teen Fall Retreat
Sept. 16 – 18 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Senior Retreat
Sept. 28 – Oct. 4 Home Schooling Encampment
Amphitheater Rebuilding and ExpansionProject — Donations Needed
The Trustees have determined to rebuild andexpand the amphitheater before the 2014 campseason. This is an essential improvement. Dona-tions will be required to complete this project.Send donations marked for Amphitheater Projectto: Brett Triplett, 2725 Bridlewood St., Circleville,OH 43113, (740) 477-7263.
Encampment for Home SchoolingParents and Children
September 28 — October 4, 2014Several members of the Lord’s Church home
school their children. There are some conferences,seminars and group meetings that are available tohome schoolers.
Nonetheless, some home schooling parentshave approached some members of the camp
Board about an encampment for parents and theirchildren.
The camp Board of Trustees, subsequent toprevious discussions, and a presentation by JasonRidgeway, minister at the Ironton congregation,authorized an encampment for September 28 —October 4, 2014. Board member, Gary Wyckoffwas designated as the camp manager for that week.Questions regarding this week may be directed toGary Wyckoff: 1-419-929-8213 or 1-419-706-5222.
Send Photos, Short Narrative (aparagraph) of Your FHCYC ExperienceIn the near future, a history of Fort Hill Christian
Youth Camp will be written. This book will be punct-uated with experiences of campers from year one tothe camp’s present time.
Send photos/narratives to: William L. Phillis,1019 Torrey Hill Dr., Columbus, OH 43228.
Project 20/20The Camp Board of Trustees has been adopting
a 10 year plan since 1990. The latest 10 year plan,entitled Project 2020 or 20/20 Vision, is helping toguide Board decisions in the current decade. Someof the facilities projects under consideration are:
— Development of a land use plan for the entire108 acres owned by the camp.
— Renovation and expansion of the amphitheater.
— Winterization of the dining hall.
— Installation of a generator (for use in the event ofa power outage).
— Installation of a camp-wide sound system.
— Construction of an archery range
— Construction of an indoor climbing wall.
— Construction of a high ropes course.
— Construction of a giant swing
— Construction of outdoor education labs, wetlandsarea and hiking trails.
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FORT HILL CHRISTIAN YOUTH CAMP
Brett Triplett 13500 Fort Hill Road Hillsboro, OH 45133
Article II of the Constitution & By-Laws of Ft. Hill Chris-
tian Youth Camp: Fort Hill Christian Youth Camp, in its endeavor to help toward an understanding of God’s word and to aid in developing Christian character, shall make the Bible its chief textbook, arrange all its courses of study, and conduct its work in harmony with the spirit and letter of the Word of God. To this end, every trustee, teacher, or other worker (except for hired help–cooks, carpenters, etc.) Must be a member of the Church of Christ (undenominational) and must believe, without mental reservation, that the Bible is the full and final revelation to God to man; therefore, the all-sufficient rule of faith and practice; in the Deity and supreme authority of Christ; obedience to the gospel; and the edification of the Church. Believing that such a faith, and a Church with a program in harmony with this faith, are essential to the salva-tion of the world, the Fort Hill Christian Youth Camp shall help prepare them to be effective servants of Christ. (Article II shall never be changed or amended except as to the name of the camp.) No one shall be denied admission to Fort Hill Christian Youth Camp or to the benefits of our U.S. Department of Agriculture Child Nutrition Program because of race,
color, national origin, sex, handicap, or age.
FORT HILL CHRISTIAN YOUTH CAMP
WHERE CHILDREN CAN GROW SPIRITUALLY,
PHYSICALLY, SOCIALLY AND MENTALLY.
Or Current Resident
MEMORIAL GIFTS: Each year the Camp receives several hundred dollars in memorial gifts. Families often request that in lieu of flowers, donations be sent to Fort Hill Christian Youth Camp in honor of the deceased. Memorial donations may be sent to Brett Triplett — Treasurer, 2725 Bridlewood St., Circleville, OH 43113.
4” x 8” Fort Hill Christian Youth Camp Engravers Brick — $100
Parts of the flag circle are being paved with personalized bricks. Contact Brett Triplett for details —- 740-477-7263
