SEP Ohio

SEP Ohio:
purpose driven camp

By Jim Valekis

BELLEFONTAINE, Ohio—SEP Ohio, now in its fourth year, offers two separate camp experiences—senior camp for teen campers ages 13 to 18, which takes place June 26 to July 1, and junior camp for children ages 8 to 12, which takes place July 31 to Aug. 4.

In addition, SEP will host a Ministry Development Program (MDP) for teams of ministry workers, ministry leaders and pastors. This event will be conducted concurrently with the junior camp.

SEP Ohio takes place at beautiful Camp Cotubic near Bellefontaine. The camp features 150 acres of rolling hills, a 14-acre lake and amazing fun-filled activities. But most importantly, SEP Ohio is a place where campers and staffers encounter Jesus.

Jesus and his joy and love are experienced in many ways at SEP Ohio, as recounted by Tina Frantz, one of the SEP Ohio leaders: “I have been asked, What does SEP Ohio have that makes it so awesome? There are several reasons.

“First, SEP Ohio has a sound like nowhere else with its hardworking praise band Laus Deo (Latin for “Praise Be to God”). The band is made up of six young adults ranging in age from 20 to 32.

“Second, can you say Blob? SEP Ohio has one—a 40-foot air-inflated water-raft that you jump on and propel someone else into the water with. Other activities include a 170-foot waterslide, a sandy swimming area, paddleboats, canoes, kayaks, volleyball courts, tennis and basketball courts, a miniature golf course, high elements ropes course, initiative course, and grass fields for games including a mud war with the staff and counselors.

“Third, we are a purpose-driven camp. Every activity is used to make a point and to help campers interact positively in the world, all the while teaching them to make disciples. Each activity helps everyone to work together and challenges them in new areas, and helps them grow and exceed their own expectations spiritually and physically.

“Fourth, we have a top-notch Christian drama program. We use costumes, music, props and occasional movie themes and tons of fun to put together dramas that will leave you laughing or crying, or just wanting to change something in your life. These convicting dramas have been the talk of the camp every year.

“Our staff and campers come from all over. If you come to SEP Ohio you’ll make new friends and learn about different people and places. I have been with SEP Ohio since it started, and it gets better every year.”

The costs for SEP Ohio are $295 tuition for the senior camp ($270 siblings discount), and $250 tuition for the junior camp ($225 sibling discount).

You can download an application at www.sepohio.com or write us at SEP Ohio, c/o Jay Richie, 2301 Nutt Rd., Centerville, Ohio, 45458 (telephone, 1-937-885-0311, e-mail jay@sepohio.com). Camp Cotubic is a member of Christian Camping International/USA.

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