Our Mission Statement:

Friends of Camp Christopher supports the ministry of Camp by providing funding for camperships, staff support, and camp facility enhancements through volunteering, fundraising and donations.

 Please join us in our adventure!

CAMP CHRIS IN PRINT

2023 marked the 100th season of Camp Christopher.  In harmony with 2024 and Camp's Centennial Celebration, we now have our 2-volume hardcover historical love sonnet ready to place in your hands.  We are happy to announce that: 1) THIS CAMP'S A...

ANNUAL DINNER/REVERSE RAFFLE

  On Thursday, September 19th, Friends of Camp Christopher celebrated another successful Dinner/Reverse Raffle at Guy's Party Center in Akron.  2024 marked a new era in our 11-year-run of Reverse Raffles. Patti Longville, having overseen the first ten events...

Adopt a Brick

FRIENDS OF CAMP CHRISTOPHER BRINGS BACK A POPULAR FUNDRAISER THAT SALUTED OLD GLORY IN STYLE Here's a special way to celebrate Camp Christopher’s 100th Anniversary --  ADOPT A BRICK!  FoCC is offering another opportunity to ADOPT A BRICK. For individuals,...

Starting to think about your Christmas list? Our FoCC web site has info on “adopting” a Memorial Brick to be placed at the flagpole area at Camp and info on obtaining a copy of I WANNA LINGER: Camp Christopher’s 2nd 50 Years – 1974-2023.  Both make dandy gifts!   

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STAFF SUPPORT COMMITTEE

For the 2024 summer campaign, staff support will be directed by Mary Truax. Having lent a hand as a committee member the last two summers, she's ready to take on the chairperson's responsibilities.  Go, Mary!     2023:Resident Camp Week 1: FOCC Staff...

MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE

The Membership Committee shall be composed of two or more Board members. This committee shall focus on raising overall awareness about Friends of Camp Christopher. The Membership Committee will work to retain all existing members and to recruit new members. The...

THE DEDICATION OF THE HOLY FAMILY STATUES

On Saturday August 24, 2024, after a couple intense weeks that included the end of Resident Camp, September Song & Discovery, followed by the 100 Year Staff Reunion, a modest ceremony took place at the site where the new Holy Family carvings have been placed...

DINE TO DONATE

      Dining to Donate took place on Wednesday 11/08/23 at Five BJ's Brewhouse locations:  Fairlawn, North Olmsted, North Canton, Mentor and Orange Village.  Thanks to all of our Friends who participated.   On Thursday, December 8, 2022,...

SUNSHINE COMMITTEE

 The Friends of Camp Christopher Sunshine Committee is responsible for nourishing a culture of caring relationships by acknowledging special occasions. It strives to spread a little joy to motivate and support members and their families. Specifically, the FoCC...

MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE

The Membership Committee shall be composed of two or more Board members. This committee shall focus on raising overall awareness about Friends of Camp Christopher. The Membership Committee will work to retain all existing members and to recruit new members. The...

Calendars, Magnets, Note Cards & Art Prints

  Webmaster/Historian Tim Lilley has been proud to support Friends of Camp Christopher for the past 9 years by crafting an annual calendar.  Our 2024 edition, Camp's Centennial Year, is graced with 13 beautiful photos by former and current staff and campers,...

VOLUNTEER COMMITTEE

From its historic beginnings on the Portage Lakes in 1924, through its setting of roots on Bath Road in the era of the Great Depression and World War II, to its current location on Hametown Road, Camp Christopher has been sustained and enriched through volunteerism. A...

WAYS & MEANS COMMITTEE

The Ways and Means Committee shall be composed of three or more Board members. The Ways and Means Committee shall be responsible for the Friends of Camp Christopher’s fundraising activities and shall coordinate its fundraising goals with the Finance Committee....

CAMP CHRIS IN PRINT

2023 marked the 100th season of Camp Christopher.  In harmony with 2024 and Camp's Centennial Celebration, we now have our 2-volume hardcover historical love sonnet ready to place in your hands.  We are happy to announce that: 1) THIS CAMP'S A...

GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING MINUTES

ARTICLE VI - MEMBERSHIP Membership in Friends of Camp Christopher shall be extended to all who support the mission of the organization, who support Camp Christopher itself, and who indicate their wish to be included as a member by submission of the application...

September Song

THINK YOU’RE TOO OLD TO BE A CHRISTOPHER CAMPER? CONSIDER SEPTEMBER SONG       We Are Back, September Song Campers! One of Camp Christopher’s more modest but most popular programs is September Song, a week of resident camping for those of us in the...

About Our Crackerjack Organization

Over the years, the idea of a Camp Christopher friends and alumni group was often discussed. Former staff reunions and fundraisers got us thinking about the merits of a formal organization to support this place so dear to our hearts. We just needed one person to take the lead..       See More

How you can support our Mission

Supporting Camp Christopher’s Mission is EASY PEASY. Beside local events such as our Dinner/Reverse Raffles, Dining for Dollars, etc., FoCC offers additional venues for non-local supporters to further our mission.

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Camp Inspired Merchandise

Have a desire for Camp inspired shirts, calendars and other merchandise?  Keep an eye on our FoCC Stuff pages.

Calendars, Notes and Fine Art

FoCC T-shirts

Bequest to FoCC

Consider Friends of Camp Christopher in your final bequests. Your generosity will enable future generations to enjoy Camp Christopher’s many enjoyments.

You can inform your estate planner of Friends of Camp Christopher and its 501(c)3 status..

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