Posts by Colleen Earp, Director of Youth, Environment and Service
Caring For Creation at Camp Hanover April 22, 2015 is Earth Day, and to celebrate, we are pleased to announce that Camp Hanover has received the 2015 Green Leaf Seal from the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)'s Environmental Ministries and the Presbyterian Church Camp and Conference Association! The Green Leaf Seal recognizes camp and conference centers that care [...]
We received so many great name suggestions for the newest member of Team Goat, through the blog, Camp Hanover's facebook page, and email! Of the 61 suggestions, our favorite name was... Abraham. In the Bible, Abraham's life is full of challenging adventures, but he remains faithful in God and becomes the father of many blessed nations. And, [...]
Meet the Residents of Camp Hanover's GoodPastures Program! As we prepare for more snow in area, it would seem like all is quiet at camp, especially in the farm area. While the garden went into “hibernation” months ago, we have quite a few living things who still require our attention in Camp Hanover's GoodPastures program [...]
Colleen Earp, Camp Hanover's Director of Youth, Environment and Service Ministries, was recently asked by the Presbyterian Hunger Program to write an article encouraging Presbyterian Camps and Conference Centers to adopt green practices and engage in Environmental Ministry. I grew up going to summer camp. When my parents picked me up, I probably told them about [...]
By Sarah Shimer Sarah Jeanne Shimer is a former Camp Hanover camper and Pathfinder currently attending Colby College in Maine. This winter, Sara completed an Enivironmental Ministries Internship with Camp Hanover. Sarah's next adventure is a semester studying abroad in New Zealand. This winter break, much like any other break from college, I frequently [...]
