Special Events

Camp Charis has activities for you and your family throughout the year. Check the schedule and choose the events that interest you and get involved!

2008 Special Events
Choose the events that fit your interest and time schedule and come enjoy! Call for more information.
April 11 - 13 SALT weekend for teens 15-17
May 30 - June 1 Cadet Orientation
June 6/7 - 14 Staff Training
June 27 - 29 Cadet Orientation
August 8 - 10 Intern Retreat
September 8 - 10 Pioneers and Rustlers Weekend
September 26 - 28 SALT Weekend
October 10 - 12 Intern Retreat
October 24 - 26 Trailblazers and Cadets Weekend
November 14 - 16 SALT Weekend
December 12, 13, 14 Old Home Christmas
2009 Special Events
February 7, 2009 The Benefit Yard & Food Sale
April 25, 2009 Fam Fest

Weekend sessions are for campers and teens who don’t want to wait until next summer to see their friends and have fun at camp. It is also an excellent way for new campers to get a taste of Camp Charis . Sessions run from Friday evening to Sunday afternoon and cost $45 or less.

Old Home Christmas is an annual community event (December 12-14, 2008) that celebrates the birth of Christ. Come enjoy a family time of dinner, hayrides, caroling, bonfire and entertainment while surrounded by thousands of lights. Funds raised at this event are used to help pay our mortgage payments. Download pdf fier.

The Benefit Yard & Food Sale is a huge yard sale held the first Saturday in February to raise funds for Camp Charis mortgage payments. There is furniture, clothing, house wares, toys, tools, baked goods and more! You can make tax-deductible donations of your used things and come shopping for things you need. Breakfast and lunch can be purchase right on the grounds. Come visit us February 7, 2009! Download pdf fier.

Fam Fest is an annual festival for families to come enjoy our beautiful grounds, music, activities and great food! Mark April 25, 2009 on your calendar. Events include live entertainment, youth fishing and tennis tournaments, 1 mile and 5k races, interactive children’s crafts, arts & crafts booths, swimming, great food and more! There is no admission fee. Don’t miss it! Download pdf fier.