Please use and share the following resources within your church, youth group, Children's ministry, Boy and Girl Scout groups, United Methodist Men and Women groups, etc. Thank you for your support of the ministry of our Nebraska UM Camps! Camp Fontanelle serves churches and communities in so many more ways than summer church camp. Our hope is that individuals, families, churches, and communities will grow in their faith and in appreciation of God and one another through the programming, beauty of creation, and relationships fostered at Camp Fontanelle.  The purpose of the "RESOURCES" page is so that information may be shared, copied, pasted, cut, and reformatted for your convenience and space limitations. Call Trent Meyer at 402-459-0686 or Derek Bergman 402-203-0782 if you have any questions.

Stay connected with Camp Fontanelle...we'll throw you a rope

Resources:

2012 Camp Fontanelle Season Brochure

Condensed listing of planned 2011 events at camp, post on bulletin boards or print and keep handy on the refrigerator or in your calendar.

2012 Camp Fontanelle Summer Camp Schedule

Single page listing of camps available by age along with dates, cost, dean, and a short description, register online or download forms to register under the "REGISTER FOR CAMP" link on the home page.

2012 Letter To Camp Coordinators

Letter to camp coordinator or main camping contact in a church explaining various ways to aid in promoting camp.

2012 Promote Camping in Your Church

Detailed ideas for bringing church camp to light in your church community.  Ideas for camp Sundays, fundraising for campers, scholarship ideas, etc. are included.

2012 Bulletin Blips

Whether the secretary, a volunteer, or pastor generates the Sunday bulletin each week, there is a blip for each week from January to November to include for a Camping Corner insight.  Utilize this resource on a weekly basis.

2012 Newsletter Articles

A camping event or story is prepared for each month from February through October.  Simply copy and paste!

2012 Letter to Friends of Church Camping

This letter outlines why we do what we do at church camp and explains how YOU might help further the cause right where you are!

November 2011 Fundraising Letter

Thank you for your support to help make Camp Fontanelle what it is today.  Your continued support ensures that fresh programs will be available to make a difference in the lives of children and adults alike who visit throughout the year.

EASTER FAMILY FUN DAY

On Palm Sunday each year, take some time out to dye your Easter eggs at Camp Fontanelle (Bring your own eggs, we can boil them. Feel free to bring your own decorations for eggs. We will have some dye and crayons for decorating). Other activities include hiking and games on the campgrounds, Easter egg hunts by age group, and Easter egg climbing. That’s right you’ve got to climb the tree to get these eggs in your basket. (Health form and Tree Climbing Participant Agreement must be signed by legal guardian of minors.)

2012 Press Release      2012 Bulletin Stuffer

MOVIE NIGHTS

Watch some popular movies on our 12’ screen hung from the trees by our petting barn!  At dusk, a movie will be projected using our LCD projector.   Enjoy one of our 5 fire rings before and during the movie (firewood provided).   Bring a lawn chair and/or blanket and enjoy the outdoors at a “sit – in” movie.  No movies will be shown if the weather is rainy.  Open to the Public.  Due to copyright issues, titles may not be shared publicly, but can be received by signing up by emailing This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it requesting to email newsletters and our movie list.

Cost: Free     2012 Press Release

SUMMER CAMPS

Camp Fontanelle has camps available for kids of all ages 4-18.  Preschoolers through 2nd graders attend with a trusted adult (grandparent, mom and/or dad, aunt, uncle, etc.)  Check out the "Register For Camp" link for schedules, registration & health forms, or to register online.

2012 Press Release                         2011 Full Page Poster

ANNUAL BBQ

Major fundraising event featuring worship to begin and end the day, delicious food, fabulous entertainment, silent auctions and quilt auctions, friendly competition, fun activities, and furry friends!  Promote and attend this free for all free will event.  Your generosity in funding the faith formation of our children through the summer camping ministry is much appreciated!

2011 Full Page Poster

2011 Annual BBQ Schedule

2011 Pumpkin Patch & Corn Maze

2012 Press Release

SEARCH FOR TREATS

Check out this unique approach to hunt for treats in the corn maze.  Extra activities are planned for this day.  Wear your costumes and make fall memories at the Camp Fontanelle pumpkin patch and corn maze.  Bring your treat bags and cameras!  Wood cut outs for photo opportunities!  Visit our petting barn!

2012 Press Release

HAUNTED CORN MAZE

What could be more scary than trying to solve a complex maze in the dark?  Try watching a movie by the petting barn first then add some special visitors, a few surprises, and a chainsaw or two to test your nerves.  Bring your flashlights and extra batteries.  Oh, there is also safety in numbers!

2012 Press Release

HALLOWEEN WILDERNESS RUN

Enjoy one of the most scenic, rewarding, and challenging 5k runs in the state.  Costumes are optional.  A 1 mile walk option is also available.  All ages and ability levels are welcome to participate.  Enjoy a meal during the awards ceremony.  Worship follows the meal.

2012 Press Release             2012 Registration Form

PUMPKIN PATCH & CORN MAZE

Make lasting memories and traditions with free will donation pumpkins and the most intricate maze in Eastern Nebraska at a family friendly price.  Enjoy hayrack rides, laser tag in the maze, pony rides, $1 concessions, a petting barn, an inflatable castle, cut outs for pictures, and more!  Learn about Camp Fontanelle summer camps.  Life is like a maze with choices and dead ends.  If you make a bad choice, you need to turn around and repent.

2012 Press Release

Camp Fontanelle Gaga Ball Tournaments

GaGa Ball was the hit of the summer in 2010. Campers at other camps had been playing the game for years and years. As soon as the Camp Fontanelle staff learned of the game we started playing with campers. Survivor I Camp was the first camp to play in the summer of 2010 and destroyed the ball we played with. Knowing this game was a hit the staff made sure all the campers signed the ball and it is now on display above the "In" door for all to remember the first time GaGa Ball was played at Camp Fontanelle.

Gaga Ball Registration, Team Rules, & About The Tournament

Fundraise for YOUR group using the Camp Fontanelle Corn Maze – Potential to earn $1000's for your group!

General .pdf map to camp showing Camp Fontanelle location relative to Fremont.