Gracefield Camp and Conference Centre provides a positive Christian experience in a beautiful natural setting where many memories and life-long friendships are born.  The camp is located just an hour and a half from Ottawa near the village of Gracefield in the upper Gatineau Valley. Gracefield offers co-ed camps for ages 7--19; Day camps for ages 6--12; Leaders-In-Training Programs for ages 16--19 and Inter-generational camps for ages 0--99. Summer activities include: swimming, canoeing, sailing, fishing, hiking, low ropes challenge course, archery, orienteering, nature studies, wide games, field games, cooperative games, singsongs, campfire programs, talent nights, crafts, drama, story-telling, cook-outs, worship, Bible study and small group discussions.
The camp theme this year is "No Matter What: A Love that Won't Let Go!"
For more information check out the web site at www.gracefieldcamp.ca or pick up  a Gracefield 2001 pamphlet from you church office!

Youth in Mission, a program of the Presbyterian church in Canada is offering two cross cultural missions opportunities for people aged 14--30. Youth aged 14--19 have the opportunity to travel to the Mistawasis Native Community in Northern Saskatchewan for 10 days this summer to provide leadership for their Daily Vacation Bible School. For those a little older (20--30) there is a trip to Eastern Europe where you can help with teaching English and Vacation Bible School.
For more information related to these opportunities check out the YIM web site at www.presbyterian.ca/yim

Presbyterian Youth Triennium 2001
July 24-29 at Purdue University
Imagine 7000 Presbyterian youth and adults gathered for worship, presentations, small group discussion, and special events including recreation, movies, concerts dances, etc… The theme this year is "Even the Stones will shout." Luke 19: 29-40

Staying Home this Summer?
Youth could make a valuable contribution and have an amazing experience right here at home. Several churches are planning to run Daily Vacation Bible Schools (DVBS) and would welcome volunteers. Also, several local agencies could always use an extra hand and no experience or special skills are required. Check out local shelters, food banks, and soup kitchens for example.