Mount Gretna church camp

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Mount Gretna church camp was established in 1959. Today it is called Gretna Glen Camp and Retreat Center.

Gretna Heights in the village of Mount Gretna, Hershey Hall for the girls, closed about 1970 due to fire code issues.
Gretna Glen in the forest about 2 miles away. Still running today.

We are a space set apart for finding joy and reconnecting with nature, one another, and ourselves. We do this year-round by hosting summer camps, retreats, and outdoor experiences. This home away from home creates opportunities to make memories, explore in nature while growing to know yourself and the community you are here with in bolder ways. From their web site at https://gretnaglen.org/ (as of 2022-02-25).

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Mount Gretna Church Camp, July, 1966, first time away from home.

Everyone wore a name tag for the entire week.
Original in the village of Mount Gretna, Hershey Hall for the girls, closed about 1970 due to fire code issues.

Boys were in the same building as the dining hall and kitchen.
Craft shop, swim in Gretna lake, walking there
Hike to Governor Dick monument (big hill)
Walked to Tabernacle area for Vespers each evening.

More: Vespers in the west at evening

Gretna Glen in the forest about 2 miles away. Still running today. Had a pool, separate cabins. Met Craig in 9th grade.
Years later, in 1988, at Baptist Church in Tarrytown, NY, met someone who had thrown her piece of wood in the fire and became a Christian. Upon asking, it was at Gretna church camp. Unfortunately, I did ask for any more details.