Raking leaves, stacking wood, clearing brush, floating docks, sweeping floors, washing windows:
there’s so much to do to clean up PL after the winter and get ready for summer!
We need your help, and there’s something for everyone to do!
Friday is Informal:
- Arrive and leave anytime 8:00 am – sundown or stay overnight.
- No meals provided on Friday as we are cleaning the kitchen so bring your own.
- Feel free to come up after work and supper if you want to be here fresh for Saturday.
- It’s cold in the cabins so dress warmly and bring warm bedding.
Saturday Schedule
8:00 – Breakfast for All
8:30 – Opening Welcome
12:00 – Lunch for All
4-4:30 – Work Ends
4:30 – Closing Worship with Rev. Deborah Blood, Maine Conference Minister
5:30 – Early Dinner for All
There is no fee for Jump Start Weekend, although donations are accepted.
Who may attend?
- Adults over 18 years old and 9-12th graders.
- 6th-8th graders may attend
- They must be accompanied by an adult who is responsible for them throughout the weekend, such as a parent or a youth group leader.
- Please, no children younger than 6th grade due to safety concerns.
Who needs a health form?
- ALL MINORS NEED A HEALTH FORM.
- Health Form 1 is required for minors only (no doctor’s signature, just parents).
- If you return later for a camp session you’ll need Form 2, signed by a doctor, as well.
- Download The Permission & Health Forms
Bring work equipment if you’ve got it (write your name on it).
Gloves, rakes, shovels, chainsaws, garden tools, construction tools.
Registration:
Adults:
Please let us know, by phone or email, if you plan on attending.
Information to provide:
- Number of people attending
- Which day(s) attending
- Friday, Saturday, or both
- If you plan on staying overnight Friday into Saturday
- Saturday into Sunday for Youth Groups only
- How many meals you plan on attending
- Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are all provided on Saturday
- If you have any dietary needs we should be aware of
- Allergies, vegetarian, vegan, etc.
- If any of the attendees have specific skill sets
- Electrician, carpenter, welder, amateur chainsaw juggler, etc.
Youth Groups
- 6th grade and older are welcome
- Please have at least one adult for every five minors
- Permission forms and health forms are needed for all minors.
- If your group works on Saturday you can stay for free at the Youth Group Overnight on Saturday.
- If you want to stay overnight: Call for a reservation and bring a warm sleeping bag and warm sleeping clothes.
- Please register by calling the camp office.
For more information about Youth Group Overnight, click here
Directions to Pilgrim Lodge
