From the Mountain Top August 2020
 News from the Mountain Top
Dear Camper, Oh, how I miss the youth campers filling the campfire circle on a balmy summer night to perform cabin skits, chant, and sing those crazy camp songs. I pass the fire circle each evening, and there is a stack of firewood off to the side of the fire pit, just waiting for the first group of campers to return to camp after COVID.  I remember distinctly my first family camp experience. I was in first grade and my parents took us to Pilgrim Pines Camp in Oak Glen. Although the camp was only 15 miles from home, it felt as if we had traveled to another world. The moment I stepped out of the car and saw the gigantic spreading oaks, the goats in the field running freely about, and the woodsy theme of the camp structures, I felt like I had been transported to paradise. Continue reading about Janet's memories and observations on the impact camp has on youth and her tribute to outgoing Camping Ministries Director, Geoff Anderla. >>>
Be safe and stay healthy. I cherish you all.  Janet James Executive Director, Your Beloved Camp
Upcoming Events  More virtual adult camps coming to de Benneville Pines If you missed Summer Break or Art Groove Adult Camps, or you attended and want more, you can register for Young Adult and Yoga Camps now. Learn more and register for Young Adult (ages18-35) Virtual Camp here >>> Learn more and register for Yoga Virtual Camp here >>> August Summer Break and Art Groove Adult Camps were enthusiastically attended! Don’t miss out on September Virtual Adult Camps.
Camp Happenings  Youth made heartfelt connections at Virtual Summer Camps For three weeks in July, de Benneville Pines Camping Ministries leaders and volunteers rallied to give UU youth a new way to "connect at camp" from the safety of their homes. At the same time, Geoff Anderla enjoyed Youth Camps one last season before saying farewell as Camping Ministries Director. Camping Ministries Director Marianne Swift-Gifford recaps all four camps >>>
Camp Update  Covid-19 continues to have an impact on Camp and campers The Camp de Benneville Pines governing board has decided to keep Camp closed for the remainder of the year.
Campers Say 
Distancing in the Wilderness via a family backpacking trip Over July 4th weekend a UU family used de Benneville Pines as a jump-off point for a first-time backpacking trip to John's Meadow for their children.
Kids and Nature
 Daisy is waiting to hear from everyone she is missing Daisy Doodle is lonely at Camp. She wants to know what everyone is doing. Kids of all ages can send her messages at campdog@uucamp.org or send her pictures and stories to 41750 Jenks Lake Road W., Angelus Oaks, CA 92305. Click here for wildflower coloring pages from Daisy and the U.S. Forest Service.
Watch this Video about the Importance of Your Camp  Camp de Benneville Pines shapes lives Watch this video and listen to outgoing Camping Ministries Director Geoff Anderla relate the impact Camp de Benneville Pines has on our yoUUth. Be reminded of why your heart is in the mountains and why Camp needs your support now more than ever!
Keep the spirit of de Benneville Pines and yoUUr faith alive in your heart.
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