SHEHAQUA FAMILY NEWS
VOL. 1, No. 4, DECEMBER 2011
In our end-of-the-year issue we take a look back on the Shehaqua Family Camp and Fall Festival, and we are looking ahead with updates on the upcoming Winter Retreat and the Video Contest.
Don't forget that the early bird deadline for the winter retreat is midnight today (Sunday the 11th)!
Health Retreat at Camp Innabah
We have sent you information about the Shehaqua Winter Retreat at Camp Innabah earlier (you can find all the details here), but we would like to announce the addition of a new program element, for ages 18 and up: The Health Retreat, which premiered during the first week at Family Camp in summer, is back by popular demand! The theme is “Personal alignment of mind and body for the greater good,” and we will revitalize our physical bodies as well as our spiritual well being so we can better “Live the Dream” and live life more fully.
At this year's retreat we will be offering a series of presentations, small group discussions, movies, activities, and healthy food demonstrations that will assist us into greater alignment with our true original nature. Material on healthy/natural nutrition, exercise and stress reduction as well as mental/spiritual well-being through self-realization, affirmations, releasing blocked energies and recreating new thought patterns that better serve us and our families will be the focus. Read more …
Shehaqua 2012 Video Contest Update
We hope that you all are working on your video submissions already. We would like to create a big online buzz about Shehaqua Family Camp in February next year, and we need your help with this. You can find the rules for the contest here. You don’t even need a video camera to participate in this contest.
Here is a video that was created at www.xtranormal.com for free. If you like to use video footage of Family Camp, you can get these clips from us on DVD. If you have an idea for a video and need someone with a camera to shoot it, you can request a 30-minute video recording session at Camp Innabah. We will record your act and give you the raw footage for editing and finishing the video. Please let us know BEFORE the start of the Winter Retreat at Camp Innabah if you are interested (by email to Claude Aubert).
Shehaqua Family Camp Summer Report
By Kester Wilkening. This past summer the atmosphere at Shehaqua Family Camp was alive with the sounds of music, dodgeball tournaments, family games and more. The beautiful natural setting of the Pocono Mountains made it easier to connect to God’s creation and heart. The inter-generational tradition of Family Camp grew even more as grandparents, young adults, parents, and children came together for a week to create an embracing community environment. More than 360 people from 13 different states attended part or all of two week-long programs and one weekend program. Read more …
Fall Festival Reflection
By Steven Martinez. The 2011 Shehaqua Family Fall Festival took place the weekend of September 23rd in the Pocono Mountains of Pennsylvania. A large storm passed through the North East Friday night, challenging folks as they staggered into camp, wet and cold. However, no weather could deter the happy and joyful spirit sparked by being back on familiar stomping grounds with old and new friends alike. The spirit prevailed and the next morning, the sun was shining and the camp swelled to over 150 people.
The goal of a weekend at Shehaqua is to engage a person's heart, mind, body and soul. Saturday morning the camp divided into age groups focused on reflection and internal education. The youngest children were taken care of by Lena Yasutake and middle school, high school, and college ages were split up into groups under the guidance of Crescentia DeGoede. Adults met for discussion and sharing with Uncle Rob Sayre. Read more …
From the Shehaqua Family Community, our best wishes to you and your family during the Christmas season, and we hope to see you at the Winter Retreat!