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Statement
of Purpose
Bluewater Christian Camp
is a nondenominational camp, founded on Bible teaching, for youth on Prince
of Wales Island and all of Southeast Alaska. Our aim is to provide
an opportunity for more of our Prince of Wales youth to go to a Christian
camp. We need one that is nearby and easy to get to, so that travel
time and expense can be cut down. Lower travel costs will also make
it easier on parents and chaperones.
Bluewater is located on Coffman
Island in Coffman Cove. It is not ready to use yet. You
can help with donations of auction items, materials, money, your time,
and your prayers that the Camp will be completed in God's time.
Progress
Report
 Bluewater Christian
Camp is incorporated. It is under the direction of a Board and a
Council. There are seven board members who rotate off on a set schedule.
The Council is currently being formed, with one member from each participating
church or fellowship.
8.8 acres of land on Coffman
Island has been leased from the City of Coffman Cove on a five-year
lease/option. Part of the lease applies to the principle when the
purchase option is exercised with a ten-year, 10% interest, purchase agreement
between Bluewater Christian Camp and the City of Coffman Cove.
The land has been surveyed
at no cost to the Camp, because the service was donated. It has also
been appraised -- another donated service.
The paperwork is in process
for a dock and sewer outfall; these items are required by the State of
Alaska.
Cabin plans are in the
making. Some logs have been donated, and will be sawed into lumber.
A full-sized commercial
kitchen with appliances has been purchased at a very reasonable price.
Cookhouse and bunkhouse
usage has been donated, including the tow to Bluewater campsite, for summer work
crews.
Thanks to all the crews who have
volunteered their time and hard work! A lot of work was done on the boardwalk, which
was greatly appreciated! For you who haven't
been to the Island: much of our ground is swampy (which is called
"muskeg" here), so boardwalks are used instead of rock paths or concrete
sidewalks.
Supplies Needed
Nails; more logs to be sawed for building; concrete for building blocks;
sewer-line pipe; plumbing supplies of all kinds; wiring; windows; doors;
people to pack supplies to the building site.
Fund-raising
We are forming a fundraising committee and would like some of your ideas.
If you would like to make a donation or be on the committee, please contact
us. You may call one of
the Board members listed below.
Dean & Nadine Blankenship, (907) 828-3413
Randy & Bridget Wright, (907) 329-2264
Keith & Cheryl Webb, (907) 755-2516
Elaine Price, (907) 329-2232
God has already opened so many doors that we are confident He will continue
to fill needs and work with the communities to complete what He has started.
Please be open to what He will ask you to do for Bluewater Christian Camp.
Bluewater Christian Camp
P O Box 18047
Coffman Cove, AK 99918
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WE NEED LOTS OF HELP!
~ Bluewater Christian Camp is nondenominational
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