Skip It for Camp

In light of tough economic times, many of us are recalling a well-modeled life lesson of our Grandparents: A desirable future requires the sacrifice of a momentary indulgence. There are many desirable futures – comfortable retirement, a trip to Hawaii for a 25^th wedding anniversary, and children who love and follow Jesus – to name just a few.

Opportunities like a week at Sky Lodge Christian Camp are part of a desirable short-term future and an integral piece of the long-range future of grown children who follow Jesus.

With just a few simple sacrifices throughout the year, camp is quite affordable. A little less indulgence today can mean a Camptastic! future.

Browse the following list to see how the cost of common momentary indulgences can add up to a week of youth camp at Sky Lodge.

Indulgence: Going to the movies

Cost:
Movie ticket - $6.50 for ages 3-11 $8.75 for ages 12-59
Soda & Popcorn - $5

Sacrifice:
$11.50 per junior camper x 18 = A week at camp (“Skip it for camp” once every 3 weeks)
$13.75 per young teen camper x 18 = A week at camp (“Skip it for camp” once every 3 weeks)
$42.75 per family of three x 5 = A week at camp (“Skip it for camp” once every 2.5 months)

Indulgence: Going out to eat / Fast Food

Cost:
McDonalds - $5 Meal Deal $6 Supersized

Sacrifice:
$5 per camper x 50 = A week at camp (“Skip it for camp” once a week)
$6 per camper x 42 = A week at camp (“Skip it for camp” once every week and a half)
$22 per family of four x 12 = A week at camp (“Skip it for camp” once every month)

Indulgence: Going out to eat / Restaurant

Cost:
Applebee's $6.59 - $15.99 entrees + beverages
Sacrifice:
$11.20 per camper x 18 = A week at camp (“Skip it for camp” once every 3 weeks)
$44.80 per family of four x 5 = A week at camp (“Skip it for camp” every other month)

Indulgence: Pizza Delivery

Cost:
$35 for 2 large pizzas, drink & tip
Sacrifice:
$35 x 6 = A week at camp (“Skip it for camp” every other month.)

Indulgence: Specialty Coffee

Cost:
$4 per cup
Sacrifice:
$4 x 51 = A week at camp (“Skip it for camp” one day a week)

Indulgence: $5 Movie Bin at Wal-Mart

Cost:
$5 per DVD
Sacrifice:

$5 x 41 = A week at camp (“Skip it for camp” once every week and a half)

Indulgence: New Outfit

Cost:
$25 for a shirt and pants
Sacrifice:
$25 x 8 = A week at camp (“Skip it for camp” once every month and a half)

Indulgence: Video Games

Cost:
$50
Sacrifice:
$50 x 4 = A week at camp (“Skip it for camp” once every three months)

When you “skip it for camp” transfer the money to your Sky Lodge Savings Account to insure that your sacrifice has the desired future. [click here for savings account details]