Camp ReCreation, Weekend Getaway, & ACE
Welcome to Camp ReCreation and our affiliated camps! Our 3 different camps offer adults and children with disabilities a place to create memories and friendships to last a lifetime, discover and rejoice in the Spirit of our Creator, and offer a time of respite to their loving caregivers.
For the past 30 years, Camp ReCreation has offered campers a chance to enjoy the thrill of team sports, silly games, arts and crafts, music and drama, all within a loving and accepting spiritual environment. Come see what Camp ReCreation is all about and you, too, will be all smiles!
The Camps
Camp ReCreation: Week-long residential summer camp for adults, 18 years of age and older
Weekend Getaway: Weekend residential summer camp for children, 4-17 years of age
ACE Camps: 2 annual weekend slumber parties for returning ReCreation campers and volunteers
Future Camp Events:
2009 Camp Dates
WINTER ACE: Jan. 2-4
SPRING ACE: April 3-5
RECREATION: June 26- July 4
WEEKEND GETAWAY: Aug. 13-16
2010 Camp Dates
WINTER ACE: Jan. 8-10
SPRING ACE: April 2-4
RECREATION: July 2 -10
WEEKEND GETAWAY: Aug. 12-15
Buddy Spotlight Featuring Mark Brewer
Mark Brewer has a smile that could light up time square and devotion to the Lakers that rivals Jack Nicholson! He may not say much, but his eyes tell stories for days and you always know that you are his number one! Mark Brewer is one of Camp ReCreation’s veteran campers. He has been attending camp for 20 years now, keeping all of us volunteers in line. Thank you, Mark for making us smile, reminding us what’s important, and touching more than 2 decade’s worth of young people’s lives with your inspiration and determination to bring just one more championship back to LA. We love you Mark, what a great ride it has been. Keep on smiling!
Volunteer Spotlight Featuring Frankie Russo
Frankie Russo is a freshman at Gonzaga University and an active member of the Crew Team, not to mention a 3 year volunteer of ReCreation Camp! He joined other students on campus to work with the Athletic Department to support an organization called Centerpointe, taking a group of adults with disabilities to a basketball game for fan appreciation night. The night was a complete success and the group is working to make it an annual event! Thanks for bringing the Camp Spirit to Gonzaga U, Frankie!
Do you have a Buddy or Volunteer you want to nominate for Star of the Month? Send your nominations to the directors at camp@ccoc.org
Director’s Corner
Last updated 6/2/2009
It’s almost here…CAMP 2009: The Music, The People, The Rhythm. DISCO here we come! Buddies, I know you just can’t wait and don’t you fret, your confirmation paperwork is going in the mail THIS WEEK! All the information about our VIP Rockstar Fieldtrip, Dance and Talent show as well as what to pack is included! Any questions, feel free to call us at 714-347-9627 or email us at Camp@ccoc.org.
Want a taste of the DISCO Camp experience, but can’t join us for the full week. Become a Kitchen Angel today! That’s right, at Camp we prepare and serve all our own meals through the generous and amazing work of our Kitchen Volunteers. We can’t do it without them and we need help this year. Sign up for a shift between June 26 and July 4 with our Camp Chef at MSchinderle@rcbo.org. Her secret recipes are well worth it! (TRUST US!)
Weekend Getaway applications have been mailed out this week so returning buddies please look for your paperwork in the mail. If you know any new campers that would like to attend WG this year, please have them email us for the NEW CAMPER PAPERWORK (different than returning) at Camp@ccoc.org.
SHOPPING ALERT!!!
That’s right, camp is inviting you to come shop…at our Vintage Sale, June 13 in Huntington Beach (6771 Marilyn Drive)! We have collected some very cool, great condition furniture, books, videos, arts and crafts and school supplies. If you are a teacher, this is your dream sale! All proceeds go to benefit your favorite organization and ours—CAMP! If you have items to donate or would like to help volunteer for the day, please contact us at Camp@ccoc.org
GO GREEN TO GET GREEN!!
Camp is no stranger to protecting our planet! This year we are taking huge strides to GREEN camp and reduce our waste and carbon footprint. Please join us. Collect your bottles, cans, glass and plastics between now and June 28 (the start of camp!) Bring them to camp and we will take them to the Recycle Plant for you. All proceeds will benefit Camp! We are going green and getting some green for camp! What a win!
THE CLASS OF 2009
Congratulations to our Graduating Class of 2009, both High School and College, both Buddies and Volunteers, we could not be more proud of your accomplishments. Graduates, we adore you!
As we say this year at camp, ROCK ON!
Katie & Megz
