Camp Ithiel ~ Church of the Brethren

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

A Reminder of what to bring:: Bible, medicines, small fan, pillow, sleeping bag or linens, flashlight, offering money, bug repellent, camera (optional), swim suit, sun block, two pairs of shoes, swim towel, shower towel, soap, shampoo, brush, comb, toothbrush, paper, pencil, envelopes with stamps (optional), musical instrument (if you desire to play at the talent show), bed clothes, extra socks, seven changes of clothes (three for Kid’s Camp) and the balance due.
Dress Code ... so that we honor God and each other:: Shoes or foot protection required to prevent injury and ant bites. Clothing must be modest and appropriate. Undergarments must not show. Leave the short shorts and spaghetti strap, crop tops, barely there swimsuits and other questionable clothing at home. No advertising for alcohol or tobacco. No slogans promoting or featuring profanity, sex, drugs or death themes.
Leave these items at home:: Shaving cream, candy, squirt guns, electronics, mobile phones, computers, nor weapons.; Things to know about Camp; 2009 Camp Brochure; 2009 Camp Registration; Girl Friends Weekend Brochure, Registration; Staff Application

Accommodations

Affordable

One Night: $20.00 / person
Two Nights: $34.00 / person
Week Long: $15.00 / person per night
Pool Side Picnic: $150 / 99 people or less
Whole Camp Picnic: $450 / 100-200 people
Certified Lifeguard: $15.00 / hour

Convenient

20 minutes to area attractions, 2 minutes to hospital and only 5 minutes to the Florida Turnpike

Comfortable

Two Dorms with four bunk-rooms, Bell Tower, Outdoor Chapel, Meeting Rooms, Fishing Dock, Campfire Ring, Swimming Pool, Picnic Shelter, and TV/VCR

Food Service

Breakfast: $5.50
Lunch: $6.00
Supper: $6.50
(planned, purchased, prepared, and Vegetarian available)

Activities

Canoeing, Swimming, Ping Pong, Volley Ball, and Basketball!

Reservations & Information

CAMP ITHIEL
P.O. Box 165
Gotha, Florida 34734

Voice: 407-293-3481 ~ Fax: 407-294-7278 ~ E-mail: campithiel@juno.com

Weddings / Banquets / Meetings

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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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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*	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