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N-Sid-Sen camps scheduled for spring, summer

N-Sid-Sen Camp and Retreat Center has several special offerings to the PNC-UCC this spring and through the summer.

Spring time 2024 view of low water at the N-Sid-Sen cove. Photo courtesy of Pam Peterson

Once again there will be a free clergy retreat for all active clergy serving on the east side of the conference, Monday April 1 to Wednesday, April 3. Registration is on the link on n-sid-sen.org. This is a time of rest and renewal along the shores of Lake Coeur d’Alene, enjoying great food offered by Chelsea’s Gypsy Kitchen, said Pam Peterson, managing director.

N-Sid-Sen is now taking reservations for families and groups to enjoy time away with private retreats before the busy summer season begins.

Families and groups can rent lodges, cabins or bring campers. “There are plenty of beautiful sunsets and starry nights to enjoy with a campfire and hot cocoa,” said Pam Peterson, designated managing director at N-Sid-Sen.

After May 1, N-Sid-Sen will introduce its new food service provider, Upper Crust. Leave the cooking to us!

Work Action Camp Weekends have been scheduled for May 2 to 5 and June 13 to 16. Reservations for lodging and meals can be made at the link on the website.

“The work tasks that we will focus on include brush clearing, wood splitting and stacking, painting the interior of the cabins, and power washing all exterior wooden surfaces,” said Pam, inviting people to come ready to join in the fun with nightly campfires and morning watch.

Summer Camp registration is open at the registration link on the website.

The 2024 summer camp theme, “Linked by Love,” offers campers a great experience at their home away from home at N-Sid-Sen, Pam said.

Those interested in volunteering for any summer camp session, may contact the camp directly at director@n-sid-sen.org.

N-Sid-Sen needs at least two lifeguards in residence for its four weeks of summer camps from July 14 to Aug. 10. Lifeguards need an open water lifeguard certification.

Certified lifeguards interested in one of the positions need to contact Managing Director Pam Peterson.

Those who stop by the N-Sid-Sen table at the PNC-UCC Annual Meeting may purchase a t-shirt or sweatshirt with the “Transforming Faith” logo.

“As we continue to steward the monarch population at N-Sid-Sen by protecting the growth of milkweed beds, the purchase of a “Transforming Faith” t-shirt or sweatshirt will help support the nature connections at N-Sid-Sen,” said Pam.

Upcoming local church retreats in September 2024 are: 1) Pullman / Richland UCC churches; 2) Walla Walla UCC Church and 3) Westminster / Colville / Chewelah UCC churches.

N-Sid-Sen is a camp and retreat center of the Pacific Northwest Conference of the United Church of Christ (UCC). The UCC is a mainline protestant denomination, which promotes the respect and acceptance of all God’s people – no matter their country of origin, race, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, or religious background.

The name comes from the indigenous Coeur d’Alene people. It means “Point of Inspiration.”

Established in 1935, N-Sid-Sen has served thousands of children, youth and adults through summer camp and year-round retreat experiences. Nestled along the shores of Lake Coeur d’Alene among nearly 300 acres of woodlands, creeks and meadows, our facilities provide unique opportunities for exploration, growth, and renewal to groups of 16 to 150 participants. Our guests and campers come from a wide variety of backgrounds, faith traditions and community groups.

For information, email director@n-sid-sen.org.

 

Pacific Northwest United Church of Christ Conference News © April 2024

 

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