Taking a break from your regular routine and escaping to the beautiful and relaxing atmosphere of Camp Spofford gives you and your loved ones a variety of great opportunities to experience God and enjoy each other. Packed with exciting programs for all ages, a week at Camp Spofford is certain to be a time that the whole family will cherish. What better place to make memories together than at Camp Spofford!

Dates and Speakers for 2008

(See also: rates, programs, accommodations, registration info)

Week	Date	Speaker
Home School Week	June 20-27	[details] Merilee Maira continues to bless Camp Spofford by coordinating this week of spiritual challenge, workshops and lots of family-style fun designed for homeschoolers. Call 215-736-1951 for registration and information. Close Box
Week 1	June 28 - July 5	Lew Miller Lew Miller is the Pastor at Grace Community EFC on the outskirts of Spofford, NH. Lew employs expository teaching in an easy listening style. Coupled with his New England sense of humor, he allows listeners to walk away with a greater understanding of God's Word. Close Box
Week 2	July 5-12	Scott Taylor Scott Taylor is pastor at Grace EFC in Stamford, CT. Scott competes for the souls of people. He enjoys all manner of athletics as a forum for the Gospel and utilizes media technology to present God's truths in each Chapel session. Close Box
Week 3	July 12-19	Tim Boger Tim Boger is pastor at Sturtevant Chapel in Keene, NH. Tim brings energy to the pulpit as he seeks to apply biblical principles to the daily experiences of his listeners. We welcome Tim and his family for his first week of Family Camp ministry. Close Box
Week 4	July 19-26	Kim Gee Kim is pastor at Winfield Bible Chapel in Woodbine, MD. His testimony of God's grace in his life will encourage you to further trust His sovereignty. You won't want to miss a word he shares from his amazing life experiences. Kim's testimony was aired on the radio program "Unshackled". Close Box
Week 5	July 26 - August 2	Tom Allen Tom Allen is a professor of Bible at Philadelphia Biblical University in Langhorne, PA and is interim pastor at Bible Fellowship EFC of Yardley, PA. Tom adeptly brings the Word of God to his listeners as he integrates Bible memory, evangelism, counseling and encouragement to the church at large. Staff vs. Guests competition will be the highlight of this week. Close Box
Week 6	August 2-9	Eddie Cole Eddie Cole is pastor at Salem EFC in Staten Island, NY. Eddie skillfully integrates Scripture with anecdotes from life's experiences. He will engage your head and heart as he shares his passion for applying God's Word and his love for people. Close Box
Week 7	August 9-16	Walt Wiley Walt Wiley is President of Winning With Encouragement, based in Charlotte, NC. Walt returns to Spofford with his signature wit as he delivers the deep lessons of Scripture. While you're laughing at one line, Walt just brings the truth home in a way you haven't heard before, combining fun and encouragement from God's Word. Close Box
Week 8	August 16-23	Bob Eckler, Linda Stoll Bob Eckler is one of the co-founders of Creekside Ministries in New York's Mid-Hudson Valley. Bob combines a strong gift for teaching God's Word with a deep love for those who are hurting and broken. As a board-certified pastoral counselor with 45 years of ministry experience, Bob has a passion for leading people to a place of Christ-centered emotional and spiritual wholeness, with an emphasis on working with pastors, missionaries, and ministry leaders. (20% discount offered to single parent families) Close Box Workshop Leader Linda Stoll will be returning for her third year in running challenging, interactive workshops for single parents. Linda specializes in providing a unique intermingling of pastoral counseling, spiritual direction, and life coaching while guiding people to life-changing emotional healing and wholeness in Christ. A board-certified pastoral counselor and certified Life Coach with a graduate degree in Christian Counseling from Philadelphia Biblical University, she is one of the co-founders of Creekside Ministries in New York. Close Box
Senior Week	August 23-29	Pete Nelson Pete Nelson is pastor of Beacon EFC in Galloway, NJ. Pete returns to speak to a hometown crowd of folks who observed him growing up at Camp Spofford. An engaging speaker who crosses the generational lines of communication in presenting the Word of God to his audiences. Our seniors are in for a treat this week. Close Box
Labor Day Weekend	August 29 - September 1	Rich Flashman Rich Flashman is pastor of Beacon EFC in Monroe, CT. Rich has had a long-term relationship with Camp Spofford; From Family Camp guest and Board Member to retreat participant and father of two of our summer staff youth. Rich is passionate about people and has traveled overseas in missions work over many years. Close Box

Program Information

Family week begins with check-in time between 2:00-5:00 p.m. on Saturday and ends the following Saturday at 10:00 a.m. Be sure not to miss the Saturday night banquet, served at 5:30 p.m. sharp. Saturday evenings also include a concert by Camp Spofford's very own music staff.

No one under 18 may stay in family camp facilities without parents.

Camp Spofford is known for its great food. If you have special needs, contact our food service director in advance.

Family Camp registration begins in the first business day in November via phone only at 603-363-4788 ext. 21. Any time thereafter, you can also email the camp office regarding any reservation inquiries. Returning camp guests have an opportunity to put down a deposit on the same accommodation for the same week for the summer following their visit. This offer persists until the last business day in October. New reservations will NOT be taken prior to the first business day in November.

Nursery (Ages 0-3) - Provided during all services

PreCampers (Ages 4-7) - Age-appropriate activities provided every morning and several evenings throughout the week

Explorers (Family Campers Ages 8-12) - Provides over five hours of family-centered activities each day; Morning highlights include youth chapel, sports and games. Afternoon and evening activities may include exciting trips to Mt. Monadnock, boating, tubing, a bonfire, a family movie and more. Parents are encouraged to attend the afternoon and evening activities as a family. Physical not required.

Adventurers (Family Campers Ages 13-17) - Includes one or two activities each day for teens to meet and hang out, such as water sports and games, competitions, chapel times, and more. One full-day, off-camp excursion will be planned (extra fee). Physical not required.

Youth Camp - Children in the age group that runs concurrent with your Family Camp Week may opt to join the Youth Camp Program as either overnight campers or Family Day Campers. For more details, see the Youth Program portion of our site.

Adult Activities - The opening Saturday night dinner theme in 2008 will be African, followed by a concert of worship and praise. Throughout the week, adult tournaments for ages 15 and up include: bocce, croquet, shuffleboard, tennis, horseshoes, and more. Be prepared for adult Staff vs. Guests team game competitions in softball, basketball and volleyball. and perhaps compete in our Tin-Man Triathalon, consisting of swimming, running and biking. You can also try waterskiing, tubing, sailing, canoeing or a pontoon boat ride. Other area attractions include golf, hiking, mountain climbing and various other tourist attractions. And don't forget to bring your fishing pole!

Registration Information

How to Register

To register for camp, call us at (603) 363-4788 on or after the first business day in November or complete our on-line reservation inquiry form to verify that we have openings for your desired camp week. Once you have a confirmed registration, you will simply need to send your $200 ($50 for camp sites) deposit by check or credit card to the camp office within five (5) business days. Half of the deposit is refundable before May 1. Advanced payment in full will expedite the registration process when you arrive. Please Note: Reservations will NOT be taken prior to the first business day in November. 

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