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WELCOME TO OUR NEW EXECUTIVE DIRECTORHello Everyone,

I am thrilled to be here! Sunny (my Golden retriever) and I have just traveled from Ontario and have mostly settled into our new home at Camp Encounter.

This is my 42nd year playing at camp and I look forward to a new adventure at Camp Encounter. I have enjoyed directing Camps in British Columbia, Ontario and Nova Scotia and look forward now to Alberta.

You know you are at camp when you find a deer leg in your living room and sundry bones on your front lawn, thanks to Sunny! She is also on constant squirrel patrol, so she has taken on her duty at camp as well. She and Buddy have become friends and also Ginger the cat. My initial focus is to ensure the continued success of the camp and some updating of the kitchen and facilities in the area of health and safety. I have already enjoyed being a part of the great programming going on here and the warm and friendly spirit the camp has to offer.  I look forward to meeting and working with the Camp Encounter family as we set new and wonderful goals for the future. Thanking you in advance!

Yours in Camping & Faith,

Kathleen Whyte (Kitty)

Contact uswebsite:www.campencounter.comAddress:RR #1, Site 21, Box 4, Gunn, AB T0E 1A0 Email: info@campencounter.comPhone: (780) 967-2548 Fax: (780) 967-4055

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Executive DirectorKathleen Whyte

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Python Spirits ProgramPython will once again be in charge of Spirits. I am looking forward to having some cool talks, going on some fun walks, and seeing the love and life that surrounds us all and makes up the entire world! -Python

Solstice Summer Programs CoordinatorEveryone should do what they love as much as possible, and since I love young people, music, friendship, crafting, acting kind of wild, nature, games, bannock, singing, going on adventures, and quite a few other things, camp is the perfect place to do what I love all summer long.-Solstice

PonchoLifeGuard/FirstAidI’m so excited to be back for my 5th summer! You’ll see me around with band-aids and a smile, or watching the lakefront as the lifeguard. -Poncho

CowRec ProgramI am Cow. Hear me moo…about all of the “utterly” wicked times we are going to have in the Rec Hall this summer. Get ready to play some games, get in touch with your inner silliness, and have a blast with friends. It shall be epic proportions of magnificence. - Cow

Scorcher Out trip/DormsAll the way from Australia! I’m stoked to be sharing wild Canadian adventures together and I am looking forward to making sure everyone enjoys their stay, whether in our comfy dorms or tipi camping out on our gorgeous island. - Scorcher

Viper Out trip/DormsG’day I’m Viper, from Australia! I can’t wait to explore the wilderness with the campers and enjoy the unique surroundings. While we’re at it I see no reason why we all can’t challenge ourselves to see who can have the most fun at camp! -Viper

Sting Adventure ProgramGday mates! Fair dinkum, I needed to escape from those darn mozzies at Bondi beach. I’ve gotta be wary of all the ankle biters on the Adventure Program though. Looking forward to the summer and adventures. -Sting

PlatypusCraftsI am so excited to spend the summer with you creating, exploring, and crafting it up in the craft shack! I hope to make the craft shack a chill place where you can make crafts and secret friend presents to your heart's content. It's going to be a blast! - Platypus

MEET THE STAFFGravy Program ManagerWe are happy to welcome you to another great year. You will have a stunning 100 acres of lakefront to explore this summer. We are looking forward to our best summer ever and we have a great staff line up this year! - Gravy

Raven Facilities ManagerI am very happy to invite you to a wonderful summer out at Camp Encounter. We hope to make it the best experience your child has ever had! There are a lot of projects on the go this year and we are very happy to make Camp’s facilities better than you have ever seen them.-Raven

WolverineAdventure ProgramI’m pretty excited to be in Canada and at Camp Encounter this year. I am coming from England and I hope that I can bring some new things to camp.The adventure program will be beast this year! -Wolverine

ChickadeeAdmin. AssistantWe are happy to have a new office wizard who will be helping camp run behind the scenes in our office. Welcome to Camp Chickadee!

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Stations of the Cross

Join us as we reenact the Passion of Christ. We will have a full cast in great costumes to help us relive our rich

history.

**Free Activities Include:Wall Climbing, Archery, Canoeing, Challenge Course,

Low-Ropes, Drum Circle, Labyrinth, Camp Fire Program, Fire Works, and Square Dancing.

*Fundraisers Include:

Sunday Meals, Concessions, a Silent Auction, a 50/50, a Meat Draw, a Bike-A-Thon, Camp Encounter Gear, and

the popular Wa-Shoe tournament.

Camp Encounter and Our Lady of Lourdes Annual Parish Picnic and Work Bee!

When: Beginning at 9:00 am Saturday, June 4th, until Sunday

evening. Where: Camp Encounter, Lac la nonne.

Who: Everyone is welcome! Why: To celebrate “Community, Christ, and Creation” and to help Camp get into tip-top shape for the

2011 season.

In conjunction with the Our Lady of Lourdes annual parish picnic we are planning an amazing weekend of fun, laughter, memories, work, and celebrations. For decades, Camp Encounter has been changing the lives of young people from all over the world. Join us Saturday, June 4th, during the day (9am-5pm) for our ‘Work Bee’, and in the evening for dinner, dessert, square dancing, campfire and fireworks. You are welcome to stay overnight, for free, in our dorms. Sunday boasts breakfast, Stations of the Cross, lunch, and many activities** throughout the day. You can also camp outside in tents or bring your RV. Saturday meals are free for those helping with the Work Bee. Breakfast & Dinner on Sunday are not free. Lunch and snacks are available for purchases during Sunday as well. This is a family event so bring everyone! Every year we get more people coming out and its always an awesome way to spend the weekend! We hope to see you there!

Please contact Camp Encounter for more details and to book your rooms or camping spot ahead of time!

CAMP WORK BEE & PARISH PICNIC

2011/2012 CAP ITAL P ROJ ECTS2011/2012 CAP ITAL P ROJ ECTSDetails: Cost:

Giant Swing $15,000

Low Flush Toilets $2,052

Rec Hall/Retreat Center Renovations $6,000

25 New Mattresses and Covers $6,200

6 New Quality Tee-pees $4,000

Cross Country Skis, Trails, & Chalet $30,000

FUNDRAISING

Rec Hall Renovations Started

Dormitories Bathroom Renovations $15,000

2 New Staff Trailers Donated by the Taillefer Family

Railing Upgrades to Kitchen and Dorm Decks

10 New Mattresses

P ROJ ECTS C OM P LETED:

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THANK YOU TO ALL OF OUR 2010 DONORS

WE NEED YOUR SUPPORT! Contact us: ED - (780) 967-2548 or Michael “Catfish” Mireau - (780) 452-3719

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