Follow This New Blog!

Hello Campers, Staff, Parents, and Others,
      Kesslyn, the Camp Director has built a new blog at https://stitchesintimeblog.wordpress.com/ . Here is an excerpt from one of her posts telling what her new blog is about.

     "Please follow my new blog! As most of you know, I LOVE history, and I LOVE sewing. I decided to keep a digital journal about each of my dresses I sew, and of the places I wear them! It would mean a lot if you would follow and comment! Thank you."
     
     Her new blog Stitches in Time follows her expeditions of traveling back in time. For every costume she sews, she visits the time era it is from. (She does this by attending different historical reenactments.)

Photos of this Week

Hello Parents and Grandparents!
   We think you might enjoy these photos of your girls at camp. They are having a great time! 

Welcome to Camp GUTH!

Working together to put up the Sun Tipi

Putting up the Sun Tipi

Group photo in front of the Sun Tipi

Having Campfire

The "upper class"

Candle Making class

Directions to Camp GUTH

Good Morning!

     Here are directions to Camp GUTH. See you in a couple of hours!

From Spokane, WA

From Newport, WA

From Blanchard, ID

Call us at 1(509)447-5999 if you need any help.

Instruments at Camp

    

Campers,
      Please bring any musical instruments you can play. We REALLY need your help playing for worship and campfire! We have a piano here. You could also bring a guitar, ukulele, banjo, violin, trumpet, flute, recorder, or anything else your parents approve of! Also, if you want to prepare a piece or two to perform at our Fancy Occasion on Wednesday, that would be great!

Camper Devotional

This is a special post just for the campers!

Dear Camp Guth Campers,

     Can you believe camp starts tomorrow?! I sure can't! I have been planning ALL year, and it seems crazy that the big week is finally here! As you may have guessed, I love history! I am really looking forward to dressing up with all of you, and traveling back in time this week. I am also SUPER excited to see God work in each of your hearts. We are going to spend a lot of time getting to know Him together!

     I sent all of your counselors a devotional to study on Thursday, and I don't want to leave you out! I would be so pleased if you read this devotional I wrote just for you. Try to remember what it is about, because you may have a chance to share about it tomorrow night.

     I love you all, and I am looking forward to spending time with you this week! You are in my prayers. Enjoy the devotional!

Kindly,

Kesslyn Fleck

Camp GUTH Director

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Devotional:

How does the Oregon Trail relate to our life today?

      This week we are traveling back in time to 1843 as we follow the Oregon Trail. It will be fun to dress up, eat old fashioned food, try a variety of activities, and make new friends, but is there something even more important you can learn this week? The answer to that question is YES! We will be studying the answer to that very important question throughout the week, but I want to give you a little sneak peak. :)

     Do you know what a pioneer was in the 1800s? A pioneer was a person who left everything they knew, their home and family, and traveled West to find a better place to live. Pioneers were willing to leave EVERYTHING, because they BELIEVED they would one day make it to a beautiful, plentiful land in the Oregon Teritory.

     Life as a pioneer was NOT easy! The journey West took many months, and they faced a ton of trials along the way. They had to cross raging rivers, dusty plains, and about one-third of the pioneers got cholera, a fetal sickness. On top of that, your whole family, often consisting of seven or more kids, would have to sleep in a teeny-tiny wagon! Does that sound exciting to you? Well, believe me, after about a week, you would be EXHAUSTED! 

     Isaiah 41:10 says "So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand." If you were a pioneer you may have read this verse in your family Bible, and been encouraged by it. Here God says we do not have to be afraid because He will help us. In John 16:33 God comforts us again. It says "In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” 

     Have you ever had to do something that was extremely hard? I have! Maybe you didn't think you could do it at first. The pioneers of the 1800s did a lot of hard things on their journey West. I think that they especially liked Philippians 4:13, which reads "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me."  

     God loves you. Did you know that? His Son, Jesus, came and died just for you! Because of His death we have the option to go to heaven, and spend forever with Him in a beautiful paradise! The pioneers of the 1800s had a final destination they wanted to make it to, and so do we. The pioneers of the 1800s left everything behind, and we can leave the things of the world behind us to follow Jesus. So, I guess that makes us pioneers as well! 

     What do you say, do you want to be a pioneer and travel God's path to heaven? If you do, you can learn how this week at Camp GUTH!

• If you come to camp with a 60 second skit about how your pioneer journey today relates to that of the pioneers of the Oregon Trail, there may be a reward!

 

Meet Our Staff!

 Click the button above to see who your counselor is!

Spread the Word!

     Please help spread the word about Camp GUTH, because it is the last week to register! Print and give out these flyers! We still have room for more campers!


Camp GUTH Flier 2015
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B9zs8fAfq4a1RHBSbXc1bHdvclk/view?usp=sharing

Register Now!

There are only TWO MORE WEEKS to register!

Or

Print THIS form. And mail it in to us.

 

We would love to have you as a camper or a staff member this summer, but you need to sign up NOW! Please email or call us if you have any questions or difficulties! We cant wait to see you June 21 - 25 as we travel the Oregon Trail!

Email: growingupthroughhistorycamp@gmail.com

Phone: 1(509)447-5999

Camp GUTH 2015 Promo Video

Please check out our new promotional video! We are so happy with it!

Will you be joining us at Camp GUTH this summer?

We Need Your Help!

 

As Camp GUTH draws closer and closer, we need your help! There are still many positions to fill! If you are interested in any of the below, please let us know by applying today! Thank you!

Job Application Forms:

Click on a position to open the application form. Then follow the instructions given. Thank you!

• Counselor & Junior Counselor

• Kitchen

• Photographer

• Activity/Class Leader

• Miscellaneous Jobs Position

• Assistant Camp Director 

  
  

  Make a Donation:

  If you want to help, but are unable to spend the week of camp with us, we still need you! Please take a look at our donations Form. We welcome your time, money, or materials!
  
  

  • Donation Form

   

Costume Rentals

     Here are some examples of the pioneer costumes we have for sale. Special thanks to the O'dell family ! These dresses look great!

     If you need a costume for Camp GUTH this summer, let us know, so we can get one in your size! They cost $25 to rent. All costume sets include a DRESS, PINAFORE, and a BONNET.

Join us as we travel the Oregon Trail!

     This summer we are embarking on the journey of a lifetime! We are headed west from Independence, Missouri as we travel the Oregon Trail. We're loading up our wagons, hitching up the oxen, and throwing on our prairie bonnets as we prepare for a load of exciting events we'll encounter along the way!

     If you are a girl between the ages of eight and fifteen, accept our call to journey west with us! We'll be leaving June 21st, 2015! Register now, because the wagon train is filling up fast!

     If your a ma, pa, grandpa, grandma, or a lone ranger, We NEED your help! The trek will be difficult, and we could sure find a job for you to help us out! Apply today to join our staff!

We Need Counselors!

     Last year God blessed us with two Counselors, two Junior Counselors, and three Counselors in Training. They all did a wonderful job, and were a necessity to our success! As we prepare for another summer of Camp GUTH, we need to fill these positions again! Please look over the job descriptions below, and let us know if you are interested. We look forward to hearing from you!

• Counselor

1. Must be 15 1/2 years of age or older, and mature.
2. Will be in charge of a night cabin, and will lead a day team.
3. Send in Application Form to apply.

• Junior Counselor

1. Must be 13 to 15 years of age, and a good leader.
2. Will lead a day team.
3. Send in Application Form to apply.

• Counselor in Training (CIT)

1. Must be 12 to 15 years of age, and willing to try hard.
2. Subs for counselors and junior counselors.
3. Come to camp as a camper, but show responsibility and will  "promoted." Be sure to let us know you are interested!

TIME ERAS

     What do you think of changing our chosen time eras? We were thinking the Oregon Trail would be fun! What do you think? Comment your opinion below!

DATES FOR CAMP IN 2015

         

We have decided on a week to host camp!

• Camp GUTH will be occurring June 21 - 25.

     The 21st is Fathers' Day... Is that a problem for you? Sign-in will not begin until 3:00 pm.

Staff Notice:
     Staff training will be Sunday the 21st, and staff will remain at the campground through midday on Friday the 26th for clean-up. 

Campers & Parents:
     You will want to register for camp at your earliest convenience. Registration will close in the beginning of May.

   

REGISTRATION IS OPEN!

Hello!

     As of today, JANUARY 12, camper registration is open! Click HERE to submit your registration form! 

We can't wait to see you this summer!

If we receive both your registration form and payment before APRIL 1ST, you will receive a FREE CAMP PHOTO!

Tell your friends about Camp GUTH now!

Camp 2015 Time Periods

  Hello!
    The Growing Up Through History Camp staff is gearing up for another summer of BRINGING AMERICAN HISTORY TO LIFE! We have had a tough time deciding what eras of our nation's past to emphasize this year. Below are the times we have decided on. LET US KNOW WHAT YOU THINK, and leave a comment!

    ~ We will be posting information on the costumes of each era soon, so check back soon! ~

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Our Theme for 2015:

EVERY GIRL CAN MAKE A CHANGE, NO-MATTER WHAT TIME SHE LIVES IN!

We will be following three girls' lives during camp week. Get a sneak peek at their stories below!
   
     1914- THE BATTLE FOR WOMEN'S RIGHTS
On this day we will be meeting Maria Schmidt, a German girl who learns of the effort to give women the right to vote. Maria wrestles with confusion within as she finds out what she believes, and how to stand up for it.

1931- THE GREAT DEPRESSION
Anna Harrington is confused about the time she is living in. She likes the feed-sack dresses her mother makes for her to wear school, and she doesn't mind only purchasing what she really needs, but Anna notices that there is sadness around her. When Anna's father nearly loses his job, Anna decides to make a difference in every way she can.


     1944- THE HOME FRONT IN WORLD WAR 2
 Although she is far from the war, Jennie Fleming's life has changed. The field her brother and her once played baseball on has become the family's "Victory Garden", and and she is tired of eating mashed turnips without butter or sugar. Jennie wants the war to end so her life can go back to the way it used to be, and she is determined to make that happen soon!