Dear Westminster Woods Friends and Family,
It is with great sadness that our leadership team has made the difficult decision to cancel our summer camp programs for 2020. The health and safety of our campers, staff and volunteers are our first priority. We know this is a disappointment for so many of our families, campers and staff who look forward to spending the summer under the redwoods. This decision was not easy to make: we had many conversations within our own community and sought advice from other summer camp ministries and organizations including the CDC, the American Camping Association, and the Sonoma County Health Department.
Our registered campers, families and summer staffers were notified earlier this week. We will miss the laughter, joy, games and song that have filled our summer camp for the last 48 years. However, we do have some good news! We will be hosting online activities during the summer. Even though we cannot be together in person we can still remain connected virtually. Follow us on Facebook for upcoming activities during the summer months.
Please pray with us. Pray for our Friendship Campers who save their money each year to come to camp. Pray for our campers who have been joining us for years and for the campers who would have experienced the Woods for the first time this summer. Pray for our summer staffers who devote their summers to intentional Christian community and camping ministry. Pray for the financial health and future of Westminster Woods.
Westminster Woods is resilient, but we need your help! If you are able to make a monetary donation, it will help the future of summer camp and the other programs we offer.
We know that we are not alone in this pandemic. God is with us and will continue to work with us through these uncharted waters. Thank you for your continued support of the ministry at Westminster Woods.
Grace and Peace,
Chris Rhodes
Executive Director