Families wishing to send their children to Camp Wartburg will be interested to know that the Southern Illinois District has allocated funds for scholarships for new campers or campers who might need financial assistance. These scholarships are for members of SID congregations and are available once a year. In addition, some congregations have their own assistance programs for youngsters in their church, and Camp Wartburg itself also has some funds available. In preparing for the summer season, Camp Wartburg will be filling several positions on the Camp staff. In addition, school teachers and others who enjoy working with children may apply for positions within the Camp's day camp program.
Day camp is offered as a service to working families in Waterloo and nearby communities.
A Junior High Youth Gathering II will be held Labor Day weekend, Sept. 1-2 at Lake Williamson Christian Retreat and Conference Center in Carlinville. The event, sponsored by the Southern Illinois District, is for youth who will be sixth, seventh or eighth graders in the school year 2001-2002. The Youth Gathering will start on Saturday morning and end by noon on Sunday. This should reduce the per person cost and make it more affordable for youth to attend. Additional information will be sent to all congregations in the near future.