From forest to shoreline, Beechpoint offers 83 acres of splendid beauty and endless hours of recreation. Exceptional programming, caring staff, choice activities, and hearty meals frame your experience for the week or the weekend! Let us offer you a place to view the "masterpiece" of God's creation. Drive down the long tree-covered lane and meet us by the lake — you'll enjoy your stay!
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July 3rd brought a special way to celebrate Independence Day at Camp Beechpoint. The Grand City Show Skiers provided a spectacular show for the campers, staff, and over 150 guests. Most of the campers had never seen a water ski show before and some may never see one again. It was very fun and energizing to see the kids’ eyes light up as they saw something so new and different. The kids proved to be a great interactive audience. They were so pumped and having such a good time. Many of the kids asked for autographs, slapped high fives to the performers after their acts, and looked for ways to get a “feel” for the action by trying on ski gloves and checking out equipment. From high-flying action, to humor, to stylistic doubles and pyramid skiing, it was a great show! Special thanks go out to Chad Van Horn of “The Real Estate Firm” for bringing this fun to the camp and sponsoring the show.
Here is a link to see a full spread of photos:http://www.flickr.com/photos/sue_devries/sets/72157605975713856/
The following are a couple of excerpts from notes from campers this week:
“Thank you for teaching us about God. I learned a lot about Him. Thank you David for helping me ride a horse. The best part I liked hear is going swimming and making new friends.” -Klarissa
“I loved this camp a lot. I had a lot of fun. I loved the swimming the most. I wish I could come back next year. I learned that the key to success was Jesus. I also learned it is different to know something in your head than in your heart.” -Krista
“I would like to thank you for letting me come to Camp Beechpoint. I had a lot of fun and I learn much about God. The canoe and bike trip was the best. I hope I can come back next year.” - Marshon
Have your own story? Sound off in the comments!
Lives are changed at Camp!
Twenty college students made a great impact this week! They served as lifeguards, wranglers, roofers, stainers, dining room helpers, actors, vocalists, and assistant team leaders (counselors). What a blessing! Pastor Dave Hohulin also provided some gospel presentations utilizing fun illusions.
A big thank you to this crew, from Illinois, as they gave the campers a week of their summer! We are looking forward to other groups from Nebraska and Michigan helping us in the sessions to come. It is not too early to start planning for next summer…. Do you have a group that would like to come to serve? We’d love to have you.
Isn’t the new site great! Find out how to plan a retreat at Beechpoint…. View some scenes of the grounds, buildings, staff, and campers – all to offer you a visual “taste”. Check on dates for camp, programmed retreats, special events, and just keep current with Beechpoint. Thanks to our “webmaster”, Brian Richards, the new sight will stay current, updated, graphically pleasing, informative, and expanding. Watch us grow. But better yet, come and visit us!
See camp in action, enjoy a professional ski show at 7 PM, then refresh yourself with some ice cream treats. If you haven’t been to Camp in a while or if you haven’t been here with a camp full of kids – you have to come.
A professional ski club will present a show on our waterfront! Trick skiing, jumping, sailing, and formations will help us to celebrate the Fourth of July! Special thanks to all those who made this day possible.
So, find a friend to bring and call us to let us know you’re coming (800-991-CAMP). It’s going to be a great day of fun!
If an auction is a “spectacle”, we had a spectacular one! It was a wonderful day of fun! The steaks were amazing … the music was great … the building tours were encouraging … and the people were awesome! Special thanks to TerAvest Auctioneering who made everyone feel great about buying/giving. Special pies sold for $70 each. A jar of homemade pickles hit $110. Electronics, flowers, tools, baked goods, and hand-crafts rounded-out quite an auction.
The highlight was when friends were given the chance to “buy” (give) scholarships for summer campers. Some sponsored whole cabins, others sponsored single campers, while others gave other amounts – over $26,000 was designated for scholarships! What a blessings! Once again, we were in awe as we read the total tally for the event…$50,777. We are thankful for everyone who gave items, attended, and participated in the auction. Keep next year in mind. Same day and the same time- we will keep you posted.
Your child will want to be a part of another great summer of go-cart riding, tubing, swimming, zip-lining, horseback riding, and ultimate learning about the Secret to Success is kicking off! In addition to all of the activities, the kids will have fun learning Bible lessons from the life of Joseph. What were the secrets to his success?
After two weeks of intensive training, the summer staff will welcome the Day Campers (June 9-13 , ages 6-13) and then will be ready for seven one-week sessions of resident camp for children ages 8-14 (sessions are from Sunday evening to Friday evening). We still have some space available, but you’ll need to get registered soon. We hope to see your camper this summer!
For registration information, contact Sonya at 800-991-CAMP or camp[at]beechpoint.com.
Okay, it may not be completely new, but think about this possibility…. Instead of sending a contribution to sponsor a camper, why don’t you go out in your neighborhood (or family) and find a young person who would benefit from a week at Beechpoint? You would help them do the paperwork/registration – then you would sponsor them for the week. This model would help to keep you in contact with the child – encouraging them, praying for them, and inviting them to church with you on their return.
If this concept connects with you, simply call the office for registration information at 800-991-CAMP.
God continues to provide for the new building project! It is exciting to see. We are continuing to wait for His timing of His provisions to complete the “miracle”. Lighting fixtures are being installed. The septic system has been completed. The footings for the large deck supports have bee poured, and many more details have been accomplished.
Please pray for the $196,000 needed for kitchen equipment. Please pray for $200,000 to complete the structure and surrounds (possibly less if volunteer labor available). And please pray for $100,000 to furnish the dining room, meeting rooms, and sitting areas. To date, over $1,000,000 has been given towards this new building. God has blessed by providing volunteer labor and gifts in kind to allow us to be very efficient in building this valuable structure. An architect’s contracted value on this project was estimated to be over 3 million dollars.
If you would like to hear a personal update, please feel free to contact me at 800-991-2267 or mdavidhizar[at]beechpoint.com
Join us for this exciting event! We are looking forward to a delicious steak fry, live music, beautiful setting, and a grand auction. Proceeds will go towards the final phase of the dining room/kitchen project, with opportunities to “bid-up some camper scholarships for disadvantaged kids.
We could use your helping hand! Think for a moment. Wouldn’t it be fun to see a bidding war for one of the finest pies you’ve ever made…? Contributors and donations of items are needed to make this event grand. Come and join the fun - It has become one of my favorite days of the year!
The steak fry and band begins at 3 PM. Silent Auction and viewing begins at 4 PM. And the live auction heats up from 5 - 7 PM. Bring a friend! It’s going to be a great day! Contact us for more information and item details. If you want to volunteer of donate an item, call me at 800-991-2267 (mdavidhizar [at] beechpoint.com).
Hope to see you there!