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Camp Ithiel Header Church of the Brethren
P.O. Box 165, 2037 Hempel Avenue, Gotha, Florida 34734
12 miles west of Orlando, Florida (407) 293-3481 E-MailContact Us
Picnics ~ Worship ~ Reunions ~ Retreats ~ Summer Camps ~ Weddings ~ Meetings ~ Banquets
a place to explore God's creation

a relationship with Christ

a chance to recharge your spiritual batteries
A Quiet Space, Near a Busy Place A comfortable retreat setting just minutes from
downtown Orlando

Accommodations for groups of up
to 150 in modern dormitories

Reasonable rental rates
Day ~ Week ~ Weekend

Summer resident camps ~ Retreats Conferences Overnight lodging



Group
Our Spiritual Goals

Relationship with Christ
 Serve Others
  Practice spiritual disciplines
   Learn God's will for me
    Respect one another
     Live out Christ teachings
      Know God in me, in others, in creation
       Recharge my faith


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Birthday / Celebration Adult and Family Programs/Retreats
Weddings/Banquets/Meetings Volunteer Opportunities
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From NORTHEAST
(Jacksonville, I-95)
From NORTHWEST/SOUTHEAST
(Gainesville, I-75, Miami)
From SOUTHWEST
(Tampa, Sebring)
From the AIRPORT

I-95 South to I-4 West

I-4 West to Orlando, in downtown area exit onto the 408 tollway

Follow signs for West 408

Travel on tollway to the Good Homes Road exit

Turn left onto Good Homes, which shortly ends

Turn right onto Old Winter Garden Road (do not take the 408 exit for Old Winter Garden Road)

Cross over a bridge and turn left at the first road

Travel south on Hempel Avenue, crossing another bridge

Turn left at the first driveway past the bridge into Camp Ithiel

Travel on the turnpike to exit #267 (Ocoee, Hwy 50 exit)

Merge east onto Hwy 50 (Colonial Drive)

Turn right at the first light onto Maguire Rd.

Turn left at the first light onto Old Winter Garden Road-Professional Parkway.

Pass Walmart on your left.

Turn right at the light onto Hempel Ave.

Travel south on Hempel Avenue, crossing a bridge

Turn left at the first driveway past the bridge into Camp Ithiel



We Love Camp Ithiel

Canoeing

I-4 East to Exit 60 onto 429 Toll road, $2.

429 North to Exit 23. State Road 50 East to Maguire.

Right on Maguire. Left at the first light onto Old Winter Garden.

Pass Walmart on your left. Turn right at the light onto Hempel Ave.

Travel south on Hempel Avenue, crossing a bridge

Turn left at the first driveway past the bridge into Camp Ithiel

Follow airport signs for North exit.

Travel out of airport to first interchange

Follow signs for 528 West (Beeline Expressway)

Travel west on Beeline through two toll plazas (.75 & .50)

Merge onto I-4 East

Exit I-4 at first exit (Sand Lake Road)

Once on exit ramp, stay in left lane

Turn left onto Sand Lake Road

Travel to Apopka Vineland Road

Turn right and travel on this four lane road and pass the huge Mormon temple on the left

Pass two gated communities on the left, and the brick wall of a third, afterwhich turn left on Westover Roberts Road

At the end of the road, turn right onto Hempel Avenue

Pass through the 3-way stop in downtown Gotha, pass the Post Office on the left, drive under a bridge and 1/4 mile further up Hempel on the right is Camp Ithiel


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Laughing Children and Youth Swimming
2008 Summer Camp Dates

Adventure Camp  -  June 15-21, ages 12-18.

Youth Camp  -  June 22-28, ages 15 - 18

Jr. High Camp  -  June 29 - July 4 (with 4th of July goodbye meal and fireworks for families), ages 12-14.

CIT training  -  July 5-9 [start at noon]

Kids Camp  -  July 18-20 [end at noon], ages 6-8.

Junior Camp  -  July 20-26 [start a five], ages 9-11.

Family Camp  -  August 29-31, Labor Day Weekend, all ages.
Laughing Swimming


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Peace Camp starting Friday, August 29, 2008 and ending after lunch on Labor Day, Monday, September 1.
Co-sponsored by Camp Ithiel and the Action For Peace Team

Costs, Food, and Lodging:
Food is $2 per person per meal.
Motor home hookups are $15 per day.
The tent rate is $10 per night.
Sleep in dorm rate is $12 per night.
1/2 price is charged for kids 6-14.
Children under five are free.


Wedding Chapel Weddings / Banquets / Meetings

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Wedding Chapel


Camp Ithiel offers a few options for meetings, banquets and intimate Florida weddings. If you are planning a wedding, please consider one of the following:


Our quaint Country Chapel -- seats 80-100. The
Dining Facility has an Easily Decorated Interior and comes equipped with a sound system and an organ.

The Amphitheater -- overlooks Lake Fischer and can accommodate hundreds of guests. It is naturally sheltered by ancient Florida Oaks.

The Outdoor Chapel - seats 50 on pews, with room for more. This is nestled under mature oak trees.


And, for your reception, we offer a large Southern-style, rustic hall with a wrap around porch.
This facility seats 200 guests and can be included in your package additional to the wedding ceremony.
Packages with a minister, accompanist and caterer/ florist referrals are also available.

If you are planning a meeting or banquet, spaces are available to seat up to 200 people.

Wedding Facilities, lakeside or chapel:
        Saturday Ceremony: $500
        Non Saturday Ceremony: $350
Reception Facilities:
        Saturday Receptions: $1500
        Non Saturday Receptions: $500


Call Camp Ithiel at (407) 293-3481 for more information. We Recycle!

Join us for worship ~ Sunday School 9:30 AM & Worship 10:45 AM
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Kramer Dining Center: Seats up to 180, including tables and chairs.

Pool Side Picnic Shelter

Grounds with space for bounce houses, volley ball, and group games.

Rates starting at $150


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    There is always something to do at Camp Ithiel. Your interests and talents can be matched with a special task or project. We are looking for volunteers to help year round. Simple, yet essential projects range from food service to office mailings, grounds keeping to painting. The camp asks that you provide volunteer service for an average of 24 hours a week which can be stretched over the course of a week, or consolidated within a few days. Personal time for leisure, travel, and enjoying life is encouraged.

    The camp is able to provide, at no cost, electric, water, and sewer hookup for your RV in a wooded secluded part of the grounds if these are the accommodations you should choose. Please call if you are interested in joining us or have more questions.


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Baked French Toast
Pumpkin Crisp


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Atlantic Southeast District
American Camping Association
Brethren Church Camps
Church of the Brethren
Outdoor Ministries Association