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Campfires

Campfires can refer to two things: 1) actual campfires, or 2) a category of Program and Communications. Campfires (Communications) Campfires (Communications) are Bible-based devotions and meditations that can be shared anywhere, but are best around a campfire — or read or watched as if you were at a campfire. These themes, thoughts, and media are…

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Homecoming Festival

Homecoming Festival is an open invitation end-of-Summer celebration welcoming all Camp constituents. Details about the event are published on the Homecoming Page along with a form for registration. Related Blog Posts Related Threads Related threads are tagged Homecoming.

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Initiatives

Initiatives are major areas of focus derived from Camp Deerpark’s Mission and Values. Current Initiatives Prayer, Word & Worship Prayer, Word, & Worship are the center of Jesus-based practice and the root of vibrant Christian community and transformational living, creating experiences that flow from the Triune God’s presence which focus our work and launch us…

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Program

Program at Camp Deerpark refers to initiatives to develop people, relationships, and advance the Mission in which Camp provides the structure and leadership solely or in partnership with others. This differs from Camp’s Hosting activities where we provide facilities and support services for others to carry out their programming. All Program-related pages are categorized in…

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Woodcutting

Woodcutting refers to a traditional Program where youth and adult Volunteer Groups cut, haul, split, and stack Firewood for heating purposes in the Fall and Winter. The target amount of wood is 40+ cords. Mercersburg Mennonite, Bowmansville Mennonite, and Conestoga Mennonite typically participate. Related Threads Related Threads use with Woodcutting tag.

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