Dear Friends of Camp of the Hills,

     Summer 2008 has come and gone.  Six hundred and two children were able to learn about their Savior here at Camp of the Hills.  Four new groups brought kids here for the first time.  The efforts and generosity of so many have been used by the Lord to make this possible.  Thanks to everyone who had a part in the preparation and work required to make this a reality for all the children.  Please continue to pray for them and their continuing walk with their Lord.  And pray especially for all the individuals that work though out the year to help bring them closer to their Lord.

     As you know, Camp could not exist without your donations of time, labor, and funds.  This summer alone almost 10,000 hours of labor were donated.  Since September of 2007 another 3,200 hours were donated to make sure camp was ready for the kids to arrive.    In the past we have relied upon the Austin Area Food bank for the bulk of our food.  Because the food bank?s stocks were so low this year, we had to depend on the summer volunteer groups to help by bringing or purchasing food for the summer.  They responded amazingly with almost $20,000.00 worth of food items.   We went from an outlook of shortages to one of abundance of great meals for the children!

    As we begin the process of preparing for 2009 the reality of high fuel prices and inflation are directly affecting donations to non-profits like Camp of the Hills.  Our donations have dipped significantly from previous years, while our expenses have escalated from soaring energy costs.  Our July electricity bill alone was over $5,000.00.  The Camp is in immediate need of funds to cover the costs remaining from the summer.  If you can help, please do so as soon as possible.

     Thanks again for all you do to make this ministry continue.  This summer brought us close to almost 9,000 kids that have come and heard about Jesus at this place.

For the Children,

Mel Bowman Jr.

Executive Director for Camp of the Hills

 Looking for something for your group to do? Try a service weekend at Camp of the Hills! Contact the camp office for more details! (830)693-2580

Want to know more about Camp of the Hills? We are now scheduling informational presentations for the fall and spring. Contact the camp office to schedule a presentation at your location!

The 2008 Calendar has been updated, be sure to look for your event and advise us of any discrepancies

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