"Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota expresses the love of Christ for all people through acts of service."

Following the success of Camp Noah in the summer of 2006, a new week-long, faith-based curriculum has been developed for disaster-impacted children who are living at least one year after the event. Each day, children will encounter Biblical characters that possess resiliency strengths that children need when recovering from a disaster or trauma. Noah will continue to be our principal story-teller throughout the week, and his presence will provide a sense of continuity, a little humor, and comfort, especially for the younger children.

*Donations by check can be made out to LSS Camp Noah and mailed to: LSS Camp Noah 2485 Como Avenue, St. Paul, MN 55108

Camp Noah 2 has three primary goals:

1. To build a spirit of hope and optimism in children recovering from a disaster;
2. To identify the talents and skills each child has, and to show them how to share their gifts with family, friends and their community;
3. To increase each child’s understanding that God does not forget about them - even if another disaster unexpectedly interrupts their lives.

Daily Themes

• Day 1: You’ve Got High Hopes
• Day 2: You are Somebody! Each of You have special gifts!
• Day 3: You are a Master Problem Solver! You Can Meet Any Challenge if you Think Before you Act.
• Day 4: Sometimes you just have to Chill Out
• Day 5: Faith, Family and Friends

Daily Schedule

• 8:00 AM Breakfast, childcare (optional)
• 9:00 AM Opening worship
• 9:30 AM Bible Study/Disaster Processing
• 10:30 AM Craft, Snack, Games, Songs
• 12:00 Lunch
• 12:30 PM Entertainment, Rest Games, Relaxation
• 1:10 PM Games, Electives, Special Speakers or Events
• 2:30 PM Closing Worship
• 3:00 PM Childcare (optional)
• 3:00 PM Staff Debriefing/Preparation
• 4:30 PM All Children Home
  Camp Staff and Volunteer Free Time

How to Have a Camp in Your Area:
Camp Noahs are often held in churches, schools and community centers. If children in your area have been affected by disaster (natural or human-caused), Camp Noah might be a great opportunity for them to play, process and heal from their experience. These camps are offered at no cost to children thanks to generous financial and in-kind donations from community partners.

If you are interested in having a camp in your town, or assembling a volunteer team to serve these children, please contact:

Cindy Johnson
Director
Camp Noah and Disaster Services
Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota
651.969.2368
cindy.johnson@lssmn.org

Kara VerHage
Program Manager
Camp Noah and Disaster Services
Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota
651.969.2345
kara.verhage@lssmn.org