Updates for Camp Bountiful 2021

Posted on October 15, 2021October 15, 2021 by Morgan Martens

A HUGE Thank You to the wonderful people who have given their time and hard work to Camp Bountiful this year. With their help, we have been able to complete many projects that continue to keep our campground safe and beautiful.

The handicap parking pad has been poured! The contractors finishing it used to work with Ronnie and Mike Blevins from Pleasant Valley, so they came up and helped their old buddies.

Thanks to Rachel Fant for power-washing the cabin steps so that they can be re-finished!

CC1 has been re-sided, primed, and painted! Thanks so much to Debbie Hanes and Connie Humphrey.

The playground has been re-mulched and looks great!

Volunteering at Camp Bountiful

Posted on June 25, 2021 by Morgan Martens

We are working on getting things cleaned up for our mini-reunion. If you have a day sometime soon and want to come work with us, we would love to have your help. We need to clean all the cabins, including sweeping, washing windows, window sills, washing curtains, and rugs. We also need to clean the kitchen, including all the dishes, pots and pans, refrigerators, walk-ins, associated rooms, etc. Please message, call or email Connie Altman to let her know when you would be coming.

Phone: 740-988-2373

Camp Bountiful Association Meeting

Posted on June 16, 2021 by Morgan Martens

We will be having our annual Camp Bountiful Association Meeting on Saturday, July 31, 2021 at Camp Bountiful. We invite everyone to come. We will be catching everyone up on the latest projects and the status of our fall retreats and next summer. We also will be approving the budget for the 2022 year.

Mini Reunion: July 30 – August 1, 2021

Posted on June 16, 2021July 13, 2021 by Morgan Martens

Mini-Reunion Details

* Please register as soon as possible by filling out the form at the link above. We need counts for meals, housing, classes, and volunteers. If you later learn you will be unable to attend, please notify the registrar immediately.

* Covid 19 is still a reality. While all participants age 12 and above are expected to be fully vaccinated, we will still practice distancing and make use of outdoor activities as much as possible.

* Masks are optional.

* Tables for meals will be assigned by family or cabin groups. Each table will be called up for service; there will be no lines in the dining hall.

* Tables will be set up in the lodge and in a tent adjacent to the lodge.

* We will try to assign only one family to a cabin. If we have more families than cabins, we will need to double up. If you want to share a cabin with a particular family, please indicate that on the registration form.

* Those coming only for the CB Association Meeting are invited to join in Saturday lunch.

* CB Association Meeting will be 2:00 at the shelter.

* The pool will NOT be open. We will have inflatables Saturday from 1:00 to 5:00pm. The water slide will be available for all ages.

* All classes will be outdoors. Please feel free to bring your own chairs.

* We will have no hired staff for the weekend and will rely on volunteers for food service, restroom cleaning, etc. Please sign up on the registration form to help.

* Anyone attending who is under 18 must be with their family or be sponsored by and stay with someone over the age of 21. Parental permission is required.

* The 4-plex may not be available. The Cincinnati congregation has made a generous donation to make one side completely handicap accessible. At this time we are unsure when construction will start or end.

* We have snack times scheduled for Friday and Saturday nights. You are invited to bring snacks to share with the larger group both nights. We don’t know if the canteen will be open and there are no soft drink machines in the lodge.

* No pets are allowed.

NEEDED: Camp Bountiful Bookkeeper

Posted on June 3, 2021 by Morgan Martens

Camp Bountiful Board of Directors is hiring a Bookkeeper. If you are interested please send a summary of your contact information, work experience, and relative skills. This position is currently vacant and we are looking at filling it as soon as possible. This is a salaried position.

part-time approximately 20 hours a month (sometimes more or less)
QuickBooks knowledge preferred
basic knowledge of accounting
give attention to detail
ability to work independently but also with Board Treasurer, Camp Manager & others as needed
ability to meet time sensitive deadlines
access to a reliable computer and printer/scanner
will be trained on payroll – previous experience a plus

Send summary and/or questions to Randie Marsh, Board President OR call 513-324-0757 with questions.

Limited Camp Bountiful Usage

Posted on April 16, 2021October 15, 2021 by Morgan Martens

The grounds are currently available for use by members of the Bountiful and Western Ohio Mission Centers of Community of Christ under restricted conditions. See “Guidelines for Use of Camp for Family Gatherings” for details and the “Usage Agreement” to sign-up.

At this time we are planning for spring retreats, summer camps, and fall retreats in 2022. This could change, but we are hoping not. See below for the dates, but we suggest that you check back periodically for updates.

Youth Camps & Retreats – Please note: Due to COVID-19 safety precautions, events have been canceled through 2021, We have scheduled retreats and camps for 2022. We will be closely monitoring the situation and will post of there is a change. At this time we have the dates, but no Directors, themes, or Registrars. Please check back periodically.

Sr. Hi Retreat – March 4-6, 2022
Jr. Hi Retreat – March 11-13, 2022
Junior Camp – June 19-22, 2022
Sr High Camp – June 26 – July 2, 2022
Jr. High Camp – July 10-16, 2022
Jr. Hi Retreat – November 4-6, 2022
Sr. High Retreat – November 11-13, 2022

Reunion (Family Camp):

June 11-17, 2022

Blessings for Bountiful Fundraising Campaign: June 3, 2021 UPDATE

Posted on April 10, 2021June 3, 2021 by Morgan Martens

Final Total: $ 56,965

We reached our goal of $40,000 AND surpassed it because of the generosity of our supporters. The Camp Bountiful Board of Directors say THANK YOU! We continue to receive donations for the campaign, therefore the total will be updated every few days. We also extend a very special thank you to those that kicked off this campaign with $20,000 in matching funds.

Officially our campaign has ended, but if you want to join others in supporting Camp Bountiful by replenishing our operating funds, please designate on your check or PayPal that it is for “fundraising campaign”.

Continue reading “Blessings for Bountiful Fundraising Campaign: June 3, 2021 UPDATE” →

2021 Camp Bountiful Camps

Posted on April 7, 2021April 7, 2021 by Morgan Martens

After consultation with several people, including the CB Board chair,
former camp directors and others, Candy and I have come to the decision
that we will cancel all Community of Christ summer camps for 2021.

The decision was not made lightly, but a combination of issues,
including distancing, ventilation of sleeping quarters, sanitation
requirements, dining concerns, safety with programs, availability of
directors and staff, medical personnel, and other factors as identified
by the American Camping Association and Center for Disease Control made
cancellation the safest choice at this time. Decisions regarding fall
retreats will be made sometime during the summer.

We expect a decision on Spec to be made in May.

We realize the graduating seniors from 2020 and 2021 will have missed
their last opportunity to participate in Sr Hi camp. We hope to find a
way for a gathering for them once it is safe to meet again.

Blessings,

Vern Foster, WOMCP

The Season of Giving

Posted on December 16, 2020December 16, 2020 by Morgan Martens

Please consider Camp Bountiful during this year’s Season of Giving! Make a donation in honor or in memory of a dear friend or loved one. Any and all amounts are welcomed and greatly appreciated for our beloved campground! We will send acknowledgments to those you choose to donate in “honor of” & family of those you choose to donate in “memory of”. What a nice way to spread the love of Camp Bountiful. Donate at www.campbountiful.org/donate.

Purchase Camp Bountiful Gear

Posted on November 15, 2020December 2, 2020 by Morgan Martens

At this time we have a limited stock and variety of Camp Bountiful t-shirts at the campgrounds. Not every size, color or style is available at this time. If you are interested in purchasing one, please e-mail to get more information as to availability. A great way to show your support of Camp Bountiful!