www.gemfishing.org
Great
Expectations
Ministries
Gem Camp
Where and When
Fishing Camps run from mid June through late August each summer. They are based on Boy Lake, 8 miles from Longville, MN, near Leech Lake, 200 miles north of the Twin Cities. GEM shares the facilities of Luther Dell Camp on Boy Lake. On occasion, additional camps are held in Canada, the BWCA, Lindesfarne near Rush City, and at Day Camps in the metro area. Transportation is provided to and from the camps. See Schedule for camp dates.What We Do
If you are person who can never get enough fishing, this is the camp for you. Eight to ten hours of fishing during a day at GEM camp is common, though you don't have to fish that much. Swimming, canoeing, ping pong, and basketball are other favorite activities. Fishing instruction is combined with team fishing tournaments and friendly competition. GEM camps are small (12-15) which provides for good instruction and supervision.
GEM shares the facilities of several Bible camps during the summer, the main site being Lutherdell Bible camp on Boy Lake, near Remer and Longville, Minnesota Camps are also on occasion held at Lindisfarne, a Christian retreat center near Pine City; on a island retreat on Lake of the Woods; and in the BWCA. Two to three weeks of metro day camps round out the summer program.
Praise and worship and morning Bible study are key parts of each day. GEM staff would like to see each camper grow during the week in his/her relationship with the Lord.
Who Can Come
GEM Camps are open to all boys and girls ages 11-17. GEM has a special outreach to youth from single parent families, but all are welcome. Staff consists of junior guides (veteran campers who have received leadership training), adult volunteer guides, and adult senior guides.What to Bring
- Bible, pen or pencil, notebook
- Rain gear, old shoes, warm jacket, a couple of changes of clothes, swimming suit, towel, toilet articles, pillow, sleeping bag or bedding
- Fishing equipment if you have it
- A little money for snacks and for McDonalds on the way up and back
- DO NOT BRING: Weapons, firecrackers, drugs, alcohol, cigarettes, CD players, cassette players, radios
Cost
The cost of a week of GEM Camp is $250-$350 which includes transportation, meals, lodging, fishing instruction, and guided fishing trips. A limited amount of sponsorships are available if there is a financial need. Several fundraising activities can be suggested for those who want to raise all or part of their camp fee. Additional contributions are welcome as camp fees only pay a part of GEM's expenses.Whom to Contact
GEM Camp Director: Dave Lindmark612-724-8186
dlindmark@usa.net
Send Registration and health forms to:
Great Expectations Ministries
4154 Burton Lane
Minneapolis, MN 55406