Camp Nathanael: Wikis

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==History==
Opening in 1962, Nathanael is an independent, non-profit camp dedicated to the spiritual, physical, and social training of boys into young men. The Camp is solely financed through camper fees and private individuals, and is not subsidized by any church or private organization. Camp Nathanael has been affiliated with the Christian Service Brigade (US/Canada) since 1962.

Purpose

The Mission Statement as stated on the http://www.campnathanael.com/ camp's website is:
"Camp Nathanael is a unique place for boys to learn more about Jesus Christ, study God's Word, and walk closer with Him; develop Christian leaders of tomorrow; build relationships with one another; have opportunities to develop natural abilities, try new things, and apply what they learn; enjoy, understand, and be comfortable in the outdoors."

The three crucial factors that set Camp Nathanael apart from other "Christian camps" are; 1) A ministry oriented to the individual by virtue of a very low camper-to-counselor ratio; 2) A setting geared to reach a boy's heart through games, crafts, activities, songs and stories; 3) A program dedicated to the development of strong Christian leadership to college and teen-age men.

Location

Camp Nathanael is http://maps.google.com/maps?q="camp nathanael" minnesota&hl=en&rlz=1G1_____ENUS243&um=1&ie=UTF-8&sa=N&tab=wl located 16 miles east of Hinckley, Minnesota, on Minnesota State Highway 48. The entrance to the camp is about one mile east of the St. Croix State Park entrance.

Schedule

The Camp Nathanael summer schedule is basically the same year after year, but can change with the always fluctuating amount of registered campers each year. Due to the changing seasons in the state of Minnesota, Camp Nathanael has a limited time each summer in which to hold camping sessions.

• Father/Son I June 25 – June 28

• Mixed Week I June 29 – July 5

• Battalion I July 6 – July 12

• Canoe Base Camp July 6 – July 12

• Splash July 13 – July 19

• Stockade I July 13 – July 19

• Mixed Week II July 20 – July 26

• Battalion II July 27 – Aug 2

• Horsepack Base Camp July 27 – Aug 2

• Father/Son II Aug 3 – Aug 6

• Father/Son III Aug 6 – Aug 9