The Summer Vacation They Never Had

Here's a family photo of the Langs when they were a family of four. Aubrey & Colton weren't even in existence! It has been at least that long since Rob and Velvet have been on a summer vacation.  They gave up their summers for several decades to bring kids to Christ.  Wow, what a commitment.  I thought it'd be nice to thank Pastor Rob and Velvet in a tangible way by sending them off with money towards a summer vacation of their dreams.   

At first I put the amount at $1000 but changed it to $5000 a few days later.  I thought, "Go big or go home." That's the way Rob and Velvet live their life.  When they got to Cohutta Springs Youth Camp 16 years ago they had a vision to make it great,  AND THEY DID.  Please see list below for all the BIG improvements they made.  You will be shocked.  

They have made so many parents and kids dreams come true by providing an exceptional camp experience.  For some campers this was the only summer vacation they had.  For others experiencing CSYC through the Campership Fund  was a dream come true.  

So lets go big and contribute money towards a dream vacation for Rob and Velvet.  A vacation that would include airfare, hotel, car rental, and food.  
 
On December 1 the staff are having a goodbye party for Rob and Velvet before they transition to the North Pacific Union for their next chapter.  We would like to present the final amount to them that evening.  That doesn't give us a lot of time!  I know it's short notice, but I believe if everyone contributes something big or small we can reach our goal.  Thanks for your contribution and thanks for making dreams come true.  #GoBigOrGoHome #$5K #RobAndVelvetsSummerVacation2019


Cohutta Springs Youth Camp
Development – 2003-2018
 
2003
·            Air Conditioning in cabins
·            Cabin division – "A & B" concept (design changed from 12 campers to 24 campers per building)
·            Camp Store
·            Blob dock, tower, and blob install
·            Security Booth
·            RAD Camps introduced
·            Online Registration Begins
2004
·            Campfire stage 
·            Props & Costume building
·            Campfire Sound Booth
·            OSHKOSH - Vision to Reality Nite time Program - Musical Joseph Production (using young adults acting vs. Preacher)
2005
·            Ski Shed
·            Painted Ballfield bathhouse for first time
·            ACA Accreditation begins
2006
·            Gym Remodel
o  Paint (interior and exterior)
o  Sports Floor
o  Climbing Wall
·            Gym bathrooms - tile floors, paint, partitions, new counters and sinks
·            Gymnasium landscaping
·            Cabin remodel with expanded bathrooms and staff quarters
2007
·            Storage Building behind gym
·            150' Waterslide with stairs and take off platform
·            New Paintball Field & Shed
2008
·            Dining Hall Expansion 10,000 sq.ft. under roof ($850,000)
o  Upstairs -  Staff Lounge, Breakout space, Videography Room
o  Main level – Expanded Dining
o  Downstairs - 8 Staff Housing Lodge rooms
o  30 new roll away dining tables
o  Remodel of old exterior and old interior to match the New building
·            Kitchen remodel/expansion tile
o  New tile floor
o  New fridge and freezer
o  New dishwasher
·            New Pavement
o  New paved parking lot       
o  Paved parking in front Girl's village
 
Cohutta Springs Youth Camp Development – 2003-2018, contd.
 
 
2008 - continued
o  Paved road up to chalet  1 & 2
·            New line call area and new flag pole(100 dump truck loads of fill)
·            Rock retaining walls and landscaping
2009
·            4 Lakeside Covered benches
·            New canoe shed
·            Spiritual Body Building option begins
·            Fit for Life Camp begins
·            Rock Solid Camps begin (ages 16-18)
2010
·            New Glass Basketball Backboards for Gym
2011
·            Giant Rope Swing and take off platform
2012
·            1/4 mile Zipline
·            Zipline Shed
·            Initiated Life Center Development Project
·            Commenced Life Center fundraising
2013
·            Mountain Bike trail system (approx. 7 miles of single track)
·            New & Expanded Waterfront Deck for blob and slide
2014
·            Flying Chair
2015
·            Sprinter Van
2017
·            Will Green Wake Park
o   Wake Park Shed
o   Wake Park Pavilion
2018
·            Camp Entry Project
o  Entry sign and Planter
o  New Entry Building
o  Manual Gate
o  Surveillance Cameras
·            Cabin reconfigure for new counselor quarters
·            DiscipleTrek Begins
o  DiscipleTrek Altar - Cross at Water Tower Point