Camp 16

2008 Camp Video

2010-07-14T08:50:00.000-07:00

Finding Camp away from Holy Ground...

2009-09-30T07:47:00.000-07:00

...after closing circle every year, we hear conversations of many of you wanting camp in the world. You can't have camp in the world. Camp is a special place that has nature, as only central Iowa could. Camp is a special place that has people there for a specific reason, as only Camp 16 does. Camp is a special place that has sights, sounds, smells, surroundings, and connections that can't be duplicated outside of there for a similar experience.

BUT...camp does provide another place for you on your spiritual journey to learn and grow. You are afforded counselors and staff who share with you their own experiences and how they have grown in their faith.

At camp we learn and grow...in the world we share what it was that we learned.

In the clip below, a now famous young man, was not afraid to share what he had learned. He didn't learn the information in that setting, but yet he felt confident enough to share it.

That is what our hope for you during the school year is...an opportunity to share and practice your faith. Camp is just one place on your journey to grow in faith. How are you practicing it away from camp? Did you go to Sunday School this past week? Did you help with another Sunday School class? Are you sharing your gift of music in the choir? Are you sharing your gift of technology with the church webmaster? How are you practicing? How are you sharing your faith?

Darkness doesn't exist. It is just the absence of light. Don't let you church family, your community, your friends be without the gifts you bring. You are a light for Christ!

"The Call Retreat"

2009-07-29T20:55:00.001-07:00

Those of you that came forward for ministry during the Consecration Service, and those of you who have since felt a calling for this type of service...check out this video and register for the October Retreat at www.uppermidwestcc.org
Peace,
Brent and Laura

Prayer Central

2009-07-29T20:50:00.000-07:00

If you have prayer joys or concerns throughout the year, until we meet on Holy Ground again...just email us and we will share it on here. A camp that prays together...stays together!

Peace,
Brent and Laura
blcott@comcast.net

The Triumvirate Force's Welcome Video to Campers

2009-07-19T21:15:00.000-07:00

Good Morning

2009-07-16T05:25:00.000-07:00

Hello again, its Bailey.

How was my night you ask? Well I will tell you.

First, mommy took forever to take me outside to use the facilities. Then why I was trying to fall asleep, it sounded like angels from heaven singing outside - after lights out. I really think those boy campers were not following my lights out instructions and they were out tromping around the woods.

I sent Brent out to investigate it, but he was no help. He just said things were fine.

So then I fell asleep on Brent's feet and man does he kick. Early this morning I heard a noise above me - probably kids on the porch again, at least is wasn't 3:30 am again this morning. Well since I was awake, I made Laura take me out, but she didn't seem so happy.

Hope the campers don't get in trouble because Laura is kind of tired, but as my assistant she is supposed just do her job and smile. I'll just tell her to suck it up and smile today.

I must run, the campers are getting out of control and it is almost morning watch time.

Barks and Licks till later,

Bailey

Evening message from Bailey

2009-07-15T19:20:00.000-07:00

Heya - it's cute little Bailey here!! You miss me? I know, I know, I'm great!!

I made my assistant Brent (I mean daddy) take me for a walk on a trail. There were lots of small houses, a whole bunch of trees (I mean a ton of trees) and one huge restroom (Oh I'm being told by Grandma Evalyn that it is a forest, not a bathroom!!!)

I heard voices through the "forest" and it was my other assistant (I mean Mommy!!) Laura. She handed my leash off to one of the campers who took me for a run - that was awesome. Her name was Sylvia.

Oh was that a rabbit, a squirrel, oh just a camper. Oh no that is a rabbit - here I go. So many animals to chase, here comes a camper to pet me, come here boy please come pet me . . .

Sorry, the animals and campers get kind of distracting while I am doing my job as "Director" Those assistants of mine are so demanding. I think it's about time for worship, that means I get to go take a nap in my kennel!!! Little does Brent know I am really sleeping his pillow when he is gone!!

Well, Barks and Licks,

Bailey

An update from Bailey

2009-07-15T12:00:00.000-07:00

Did you know that humans will put their faces in flour just to get a piece of bubble gum - yuck. At least they could be digging for a piece of ham or something.

Anyway, I watched these campers last night playing "games" Interesting was that they actually seemed to enjoy it. Look abovefor some pictures of the flour and bubble gum thing.

The best part was watching them play tug of war. They were lucky I wasn't out there, I would have won the whole thing because I can tug on a rope better than any team of campers could, but they don't let dogs participate in camp games. Woof!!!

Well check out a few pics from Tuesday evening - especially the one of me leading my mommy around!!! She thinks that she is "walking me" ha!!

Who would have thought that I would be the camp director with two assistants!!! My mommy and daddy love me so much that they promoted me (well actually Grandma Evalyn did, she just didn't tell them!!!!) I love her so much cause she lets me jump up on tables and on her lap!!!!

Barks and Licks till later

Bailey

Greetings from Bailey - The Camp 16 Dog

2009-07-14T13:25:00.000-07:00

Hi! I'm Bailey! I am a dog (in case you hadn't noticed) but, to be more specific, I am the first dog of Camp 16 (cause I am Brent and Laura's!!) My parents love me and I love them - Want to know why???

Well too bad, I'm telling you anyway (see there are consequences when you listen to a dog!!)

I love my mommy and daddy because they feed me and give me treats. Oh and this year I am especially happy to be here with them at camp. Lots of different people come and see me (little and big people!!) They all pet me and play with me. I like to jump on them, but mommy doesn't like that and gets upset with me. So I stay down as best I can but sometimes I can't help it so they make me go into the room.

I watched the kids square dancing last night - I wish Brent would have let me off the leash to go out and show the campers how awesome I am at square dancing. Oh well. I hear they are going to play games tonight - I hope they throw a stick or ball or something and chase after it, that is a lot of fun.

Well I better get off the computer before mommy sees me playing around with electronics (something about dogs shouldn't play with electronics - I don't get it)

Barks and Licks to you all

Bailey

Staff formed in excellence

2009-07-13T18:59:00.000-07:00

Check out this awesome camp 16 staff.

Square Dancing is fun

2009-07-13T18:51:00.000-07:00

Check out the smiles on the face of these high schoolers square dancing!!

Now they'll be looking forward to square dancing - well, at least here at the Christian Conference Center.

Arrival & Square Dancing

2009-07-13T17:01:00.000-07:00

With the arrival of over 70 campers, we began the day with mixers and the usual business to attend to (rules, etc). After a large group meeting to review the rules - counselors and campers broke out into their own "family groups"

For those that don't know what a family group is, it is 10-12 campers and 2-3 counselors that spend over two hours together everyday to learn about themselves, God, Jesus, and to just have fun.

It is almost time for square dancing - I know most folks think 70 high schoolers could find something better to do with their evening, but in the end, everyone has fun and looks forward to coming back for square dancing again next year.

Well - look for some fun pictures from square dancing to come later!!

Have a wonderful evening

Peace

What will you do with your camp experience?

2009-07-10T20:06:00.000-07:00

Why do you come to camp?

Take the "Emma Challenge"....make camp last longer by serving somewhere as a Disciple...she chose interning...where will you take camp when you leave on the 18th?

The Camp Booklet is on the Pony Express (snail mail)!

2009-07-04T12:37:00.000-07:00

Greetings Camp 16! Below is a copy of the camp booklet for you to print out and share with your parents, so they can have a copy while you are away. Or, the "Go Green" way would be to save it to your parents computer desktop for them so they can be reminded of what you are doing each day!!!!
Camp 16 Booklet

Welcome to the place where we remember Holy Ground!

2009-06-26T11:37:00.000-07:00

This is a place for our camp alumni, family, friends, and current campers can read about events that take place at camp. We will keep you informed on gatherings and important information that connect us to that place in Iowa, that we call Holy Ground!

Peace,
Laura and Brent Cottington