Blog | Friends of Camp Christopher

THE DEDICATION OF THE HOLY FAMILY STATUES

Tim Lilley — Sun, 25 Aug 2024 14:21:22 +0000

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 between the tennis courts and the Dining Hall. FoCC Vice-President […]

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DINE TO DONATE

Tim Lilley — Sun, 20 Jan 2019 23:17:50 +0000

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, from 11 am to 11 pm, 5 area BJs Restaurant/Brewhouse locations cooperated in our last Dine […]

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SUNSHINE COMMITTEE

Tim Lilley — Sun, 10 Dec 2017 13:20:27 +0000

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 Sunshine Committee recognizes major achievements and milestones, as well as members facing a challenge, by sending supportive […]

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MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE

Tim Lilley — Mon, 20 Nov 2017 13:06:06 +0000

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 Membership Committee will also support and assist the appointed Webmaster in maintaining and updating […]

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Magnets, Note Cards & Art Prints

Tim Lilley — Sun, 01 Oct 2017 02:15:03 +0000

Webmaster/Historian Tim Lilley was proud to support Friends of Camp Christopher for a 10-year run by crafting an annual calendar. Our 2024 edition, Camp’s Centennial Year, graced with 13 beautiful photos by former and current staff and campers, was the last in this series. No FoCC Calendar for 2025. If the Board decides to […]

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VOLUNTEER COMMITTEE

Tim Lilley — Sat, 28 Jan 2017 19:44:27 +0000

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 number of recent volunteer projects, some as simple as […]

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WAYS & MEANS COMMITTEE

Admin — Tue, 10 May 2016 11:45:16 +0000

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. (Bylaws, Article 5, Section 2.2) Ah, a myriad of ways and means exist to […]

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CAMP CHRIS IN PRINT

Admin — Sun, 03 Apr 2016 15:57:38 +0000

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 CRACKERJACK Camp Christopher’s First 50 Summers, 1924-1973 has been reprinted and is available once […]

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GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING MINUTES

Admin — Sun, 06 Mar 2016 15:29:06 +0000

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 form to the Membership Committee. Members shall be eligible to make motions and […]

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September Song

Admin — Sat, 27 Feb 2016 16:10:15 +0000

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 “September” of our lives (ages 50 and older). This worthwhile […]

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