Camp Roger

04/02/2026

Time is running out to register for Start the Fire, an exciting Spring event at Camp Roger! We're having our very first AUCTION, raising money for the Acorn Fund, and you can be a part of it! If that didn't make you jump over to register...how about this? We are also celebrating God's faithfulness through Doug Vanderwell's 24-year leadership of Camp Roger. Don't miss as he shares from his heart during the program!

Go to CampRoger.org/start-the-fire-event to get your tickets. Then start dreaming of all the fun things you could bid on during the auction...a trip to someplace warm? Incredible gift baskets? Handmade items? Play the Gift Card Game and win a coffee gift card or a fancy dinner out. Buy a Raffle Ticket and win something awesome.

A strolling dinner is provided - we can't wait for you to taste what we're planning. And did we mention you can buy a drink? 😁

All proceeds go to the Acorn Fund, which helps families pay an affordable price for children to attend camp and for schools to have amazing field trips.

Buy a table or an individual ticket. It is going to be a fun night that you won't want to miss! Seating is limited and going fast!

We can't wait to see you there!

04/01/2026

Dear friends,

"So Blessed" was one of our summer themes quite a while ago, and it seems to capture my feelings for the moment. This week is my final week as the Executive Director of Camp Roger, as Wednesday will be my last day. There are so many thoughts swirling around in my head, and I think it's going to take some time to process them. I'm glad to be able to go on a camping trip with Bev next week.

I think I'm beginning to grasp why this feels so significant to me. It's not that my leadership was so significant or that things at Camp are going to change in dramatic ways. But for many of us, the impact that Camp has had on us has been life-changing, and this can bring that significance to the surface. At Camp, we can see the ways we've grown, the ways that our faith became real, the ways we became our best selves, and the way we saw God use our gifts in His work. That's what is so significant and, I think, what we hold so tightly.

The good news is that God is behind all of that, and He's not changing. Camp will continue to flourish. We have AMAZING program directors in place, enrollment is strong, the Board is faithfully seeking God's wisdom, and the future is bright.

Yes, a new leader will be different than Doug Vanderwell, and they might not love spreadsheets or chainsaws as much as I did. But they will bring new gifts, skills, and passions that God will use for the next chapter of Camp's story. I, for one, am excited to see what God will do next. I'm so blessed to have been part of the story in the most recent chapter.

God be with you 'til we meet again.

Sincerely,
Doug Vanderwell

PS Please read Bev's reflections on Camp Roger, she wrote in her blog Marginalia. I love her memories of Camp. Go to CampRoger.org/leadership for the link.

03/26/2026

Camp Roger’s Board of Directors is pleased to announce that Matt Zwiep (a former Camp Scottie director) has stepped into the role of interim director. Doug’s last day at Camp will be April 1. Matt will transition Camp Roger from Doug Vanderwell’s leadership to the future executive director over the summer.

To the many of us who are blessed to know Matt, it will come as no surprise that the Board identified him as a strong individual to take on these responsibilities. He is a prayerful and strategic leader who is passionate about Camp’s mission and familiar with Camp’s programs. As our community continues to navigate this season of transition, the Board has full trust in him to properly steward Camp’s organizational resources and serve all those involved in Camp’s ministries with excellence. We are excited and grateful for Matt’s readiness to step into this role.

During this transition period, Paul Lanning and Camp Roger’s Board of Directors are continuing the interview process with several applicants for the executive director position. Please continue to lift them in prayer throughout this time.
We are confident in God’s guidance and grateful for his provision at this vital time in Camp’s ongoing journey.

03/25/2026

Let’s gooo! Time is running out to reserve your Go Day spot!!! camproger.org

Spots are limited!

Registration is OPEN for Camp Roger's Spring Break GO Days on April 6 and 7!

Don't miss out on these fun days for your kids - outside and off screens the entire day. 🥰 It's a great way for them to have a staycation! Share with your friends and get everybody on board...

Spots are limited - why not register today at CampRoger.org?

03/05/2026

Registration is OPEN for Camp Roger's Spring Break GO Days on April 6 and 7!

Don't miss out on these fun days for your kids - outside and off screens the entire day. 🥰 It's a great way for them to have a staycation! Share with your friends and get everybody on board...

Spots are limited - why not register today at CampRoger.org?

02/12/2026

Can you help us paint the inside of Camp Scottie on Friday, February 13, or Saturday, February 14? We have a lot to do as we prep for summer! We will even provide lunch! This is a perfect project for a small group, college students, friends of Camp, or anyone who likes to paint a wall. It's a low-commitment way to give back to your community.

Send Kelly an email at [email protected] to let us know if you can help, then we can provide the details. THANKS

02/10/2026

LAST CHANCE TO REGISTER! One more day to make a plan for winter break. Registration will be closing Feb 11 in the afternoon...

GO Day stands for "GET OUTSIDE" DAY...and that's what we do when the kids are off school! Do you have a plan for your kiddos on their days off that doesn't involve playing video games all day? 🤣😏

Camp Roger is hosting two more GO Days - February 13 and 16, between 9:00 am and 2:30 pm - for your children ages 6 - 14.

For only $35 per day per kid, they can be outside playing in the snow, sledding, walking with snowshoes, learning about winter in the woods, and more, while you are at work, running errands, or 😉relaxing with a book.

We only have a few more spots left - we want YOUR kids to have them!

Go to CampRoger.org/go-days for more information. Spread the word to your friends and plan a big day out for the kids.

Hope to see your kids soon!

01/31/2026

Volunteers needed for a service opportunity painting Camp Scottie’s Lodge, kitchen, & bathrooms on February 13 & 14!

Not into painting? No problem! Clean and organize the kitchen or assist with handyman projects.

Whether you are handy with a brush, tools, or broom, your time and effort will make a big difference as we prep Camp Scottie for the summer and day camp kids!

Register a group or come on your own. Contact Kelly Vogel at [email protected]

01/30/2026

When your new cabin friends are the best girls you've ever met...

SUMMER IS FIVE MONTHS AWAY! Time will go fast when you are dreaming of summer sunshine, suntans, beautiful swimming weather, and the joyous laughter of your kids outside.

Why not register them for Camp Roger or Camp Scottie and put a spark in their eyes? Go to CampRoger.org/summer-camp to see our 'choose-your-own-price' chart, find a session that works for your family, and hit register on that button.

Remember how much you loved camp as a kid? They will, too. You will love hearing their stories when they come home.

Check it out at CampRoger.org/summer-camp

01/27/2026

Too many snow days gotcha down??? JUST THINK, SUMMER IS FIVE MONTHS AWAY! Time will go fast when you are dreaming of summer sunshine, suntans, beautiful swimming weather, and the joyous laughter of your kids outside.

So why not register them for Camp Roger or Camp Scottie after you make lunch for the whole crew? Go to CampRoger.org/summer-camp to see our 'choose-your-own-price' chart, find a session that works for your family, and hit register on that button.

Remember how much you loved camp as a kid? They will, too. You will love hearing their stories when they come home.

Check it out at CampRoger.org/summer-camp