Report of the
Board of Victory Valley Camp
“Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good;
his love endures forever.” Psalm 107:1
It has been an exciting year at Victory Valley Camp. We give thanks to God for the way He has used both full-time and summer staff as instruments of His love to touch and change the lives of 716 future parents and leaders of our church, community, and world. Fifty-three campers made professions of faith, and thirty campers committed themselves to a greater level of obedience to and love for God.
Our long-time Executive Director, Phil Atkins, has moved on toward another level in his ministry career. As Phil and his family have faithfully served Victory Valley Camp for over eighteen years, the camp has experienced improved facilities and new programs. We wish Phil and his family success as he pursues the next chapter of his life.
“Commit to the Lord whatever you do and your plans will succeed.
The Lord worked out everything for his own ends”
Proverbs16:3-4a
The Board of Directors is seeking God’s direction as they search for an individual who will provide vision, leadership, and growth for this ministry that has served the Bible Fellowship churches for nearly half a century. We continue to praise the Lord for the stability provided by the three remaining full-time staff at the camp. Donna Bauer/Program Director, John Masters/Facilities Manager, and JoAnna Walker/Registrar and Bookkeeper continue to operate the camp efficiently during this transition and preparation for the 2004 camp season.
Under Donna’s direction, dynamic new plans and changes in program are being made for the 2004 summer camping season. Some of these changes are: a Bible Fellowship Church Teen Camp, 3-day and 2-day trips for Venture Quest, 4 weeks of Day Camp, and Mini-Camps for children’s camp and Outpost.
Victory Valley Program Dates for 2004 – 2005
2004
| April 2-4 | Jr.Staff Retreat |
| April 23-25 | Father/Daughter Retreat |
| May-04 | Spring Spruce Up Work Day |
| May-04 | Alumni Day |
| May 14-16 | Mother/Son Retreat |
| May 28-30 | Lifeguard Course with CPR & First Aid |
| June 20-Aug. 14 | Summer Camping Season |
| June-04 | Teen Open House |
| Oct. 2 | Golf Challenge |
| Oct. 9 | Father/Son Retreat |
| Oct. 16 | Mother/Daughter Retreat |
| Oct. 15-17 | Fall Fix Up Work Day |
| Dec. 4 | VIP Banquet |
2005
| Jan. 14-16 | Sno-Valley 1 |
| Jan. 21-23 | Sno-Valley 2 |
| Jan. 28-30 | Sno-Valley 3 |
| Apr. 15-17 | Father/Daughter Retreat |
| Mar. 18-20 | Jr. Staff Retreat |
| May-04 | Spring Spruce Up Work Day |
| May 20-22 | Mother/Son Retreat |
| May 27-29 | Lifeguard Course with CPR & First Aid |
Victory Valley Camp Board, Dennis J. Lawrence, Chairman; Dennis E. Spinney, Vice Chairman; Timothy D. Weaber, Secretary; Bernice Mann, Treasurer; C. Larry Bennett, Jonathan D. Reynolds, David L. Weller, Howard N. Wells, Gary Wolfinger