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The 1970s – A Decade of Renewal and Imagination
The 1970s were a turning point for Aldersgate. At the start of the decade, the camp was in “dire shape,” and even faced the possibility...
Oct 10


Aldersgate Staff Scholarship - Maddy
This summer's theme of Micah 6:8 has not only made me reflect upon my past, but also my future as a K-12 music teacher and how justice,...
Sep 4


Aldersgate Staff Scholarship - Gabi
In the Bible verse Micah 6:8, we are instructed to do justice, love mercy, and walk humbly with God. At first, it may seem simple, after...
Sep 4


Summer 2025 Recap: A Season of Joy, Growth, and Justice
Each summer at Aldersgate feels like sacred ground, set apart for joy, growth, and transformation. This year, even as camper numbers...
Aug 22


Aldersgate Staff Scholarship - Arely
This summer, we have focused on the Lord’s Prayer and its application to our campers' lives. Reflect on the line, “Thy will be done, on...
Sep 30, 2024


Aldersgate Staff Scholarship - Abigail
This summer, we have focused on the Lord’s Prayer and its application to our campers' lives. Reflect on the line, “Thy will be done, on...
Sep 30, 2024


Aldersgate Staff Scholarship - Piotr
This summer, we have focused on the Lord’s Prayer and its application to our campers' lives. Reflect on the line, “Thy will be done, on...
Sep 30, 2024


Reflecting on a Summer of Joy and Growth at Aldersgate
As the echoes of summer begin to fade, I find myself reflecting on the incredible season we've had at Aldersgate Camp and Retreat Center....
Aug 30, 2024


Drafting Aldersgate's Inclusion Policy
Since our founding in 1945, Aldersgate Camp and Retreat Center has had a global focus and sought to be an inclusive, safe, brave, and...
Feb 14, 2024


Aldersgate Formalizes its Commitment to Inclusion
At Aldersgate Camp and Retreat Center, we believe in the power of inclusion. Since our establishment in 1945, our mission has been clear:...
Jan 29, 2024


Why I Support Aldersgate - Kimberly Bouthiette
As a child, I was never quite sure of myself. I struggled with confidence and often found myself lost in the crowd. All of that changed...
Dec 14, 2023


Parenting Girls in Today's World: Nurturing Confidence, Resilience, and Empowerment
Raising children, regardless of their gender, is a rewarding yet challenging journey. However, parenting girls in today's world comes...
Dec 14, 2023


Celebrating Diversity and Faith at Camp Aldersgate: A Beacon of Inclusivity
As we reflect on the transformative summer experiences that is shared around the campfire or in the laughter of a cabin at Camp...
Dec 14, 2023


Faith in Action: Encouraging Youth to Embrace Social Justice at Camp Aldersgate
At Camp Aldersgate, our mission goes beyond the typical summer camp experience. We are proud to be a United Methodist camp dedicated to...
Nov 30, 2023


Nurturing Faith and Leadership: Aldersgate's Staff Scholarship Awards (part 2)
Camp Aldersgate’s mission is “a sacred space, empowering all in faith and friendship to change the world.” As part of that mission, we...
Nov 9, 2023


Nurturing Faith and Leadership: Aldersgate's Staff Scholarship Awards (part 1)
Camp Aldersgate’s mission is “a sacred space, empowering all in faith and friendship to change the world.” As part of that mission, we...
Nov 9, 2023


Matilda Jr. - "Even if you're little, you can do a lot!"
As Living Arts week concluded this July, the campers and staff presented the musical “Matilda, Jr.” The musical tells the story of...
Oct 18, 2023


A Letter from Camp - October 2023
As the leaves start to change and the temperature dips, we fondly look back at the incredible summer we had at camp this past season. It...
Oct 18, 2023
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