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Pilgrim Pines Camp and Retreat Center
& Camp Squanto 220 West Shore Road Swanzey, NH 03446 (603) 352 - 0443 Mission and vision: Pilgrim Pines is dedicated to providing fantastic programs for campers of all ages. From our children’s and youth camp, to our men’s and women’s conferences, the goal is the same – to create exciting experiences, memorable moments, and a safe place to meet God. Whether it is through our weekend retreat opportunities, phenomenal worship and teaching, unforgettable camp activities, or simply relaxing by the lake, a camp experience at Pilgrim Pines provides a breath of fresh air in the midst of our hectic world. Pilgrim Pines invites all people from their routines into opportunities to grow, experience renewal, and enjoy re-creation and relationships, so that they will experience God through Jesus Christ. Connection with Christchurch: Pilgrim Pines and Camp Squanto belong to the 80 churches that make up our East Coast Conference. Kimberly M. Chair of the Pilgrim Pines Board Prayer and other needs: The search has begun for a new executive director. The former executive director resigned in February. To learn more: Camp Squanto/Pilgrim Pines home page Check our blog Here's our newsletter To get involved: Support scholarships for Christchurch children to attend summer camps. Volunteer opportunities available - email [email protected] for details. History: Pilgrim Pines, a ministry of the East Coast Conference of the Evangelical Covenant Church, was the vision of a core group of people from the Cromwell, Connecticut area, who followed God’s leading to begin a camp prior to 1920. With the growth of the Cromwell area, the camp was encroached upon by local neighborhoods and had little natural space for improvement. After a search, the current site was purchased. The Pines was a summer operation until the mid 1970’s after which volunteers built new facilities; summer, fall and spring events were added; and the first full-time director was hired. In 1984, Plymouth units were built to accommodate year-round guests. Throughout history, Pilgrim Pines has been built on the vision to provide an enriching, God-honoring sanctuary that encourages and equips diverse people to seek and glorify God. It is through prayer, hard work and vision of our supporting churches, volunteers, donors, staff and leadership that Pilgrim Pines continues to thrive. Affiliation/sponsorship: Evangelical Covenant Church Organization/key individuals: Jim Condap - Ministry Director, Karen Manlove - Finance Director |