History

• February: One rainy day, committee members from the Philadelphia and New York Camp Cheriths go to the Cohn farm in Stroudsburg, PA to consider the site for a possible camp.
  
• April 1: $1,000 of $10,000 down payment due.
  
• May 1: Settlement date.  $9,000 of $10,000 down payment due on the property.
  
• July 9: Camp Cherith in the Poconos opens for its first season!
  
• Summer Camp Directors: Jeanne "?," Verta "?"
  
• Summer Week Themes:

1954 - Theme: ?  Verse: ?  Song: "?"

• Summer Camp Director: Jeanne "?," Verta "?"
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1955 - Theme: ?  Verse: ?  Song: "?"

• Summer Camp Director: Arlene "?," Millie "Penny," Joy "Jerry"
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1956 - Theme: ?  Verse: ?  Song: "?"

• Summer Camp Director: Arlene "?," Millie "Penny," Joy "Jerry"
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1957 - Theme: ?  Verse: ?  Song: "?"

• Summer Camp Director: Arlene "?"
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1958 - Theme: ?  Verse: ?  Song: "?"

• Mr. Acken dies.
• Summer Camp Director: Arlene "?"
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1959 - Theme: ?  Verse: ?  Song: "?"

• Summer Camp Director: Betty Ann "?"
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• Summer Camp Director: Betty Ann "?"
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1961 - Theme: ?  Verse: ?  Song: "?"

• Summer Camp Director: Louise "Sandy"
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1962 - Theme: ?  Verse: ?  Song: "?"

• Summer Camp Director: Zondra "Kit"
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1963 - Theme: ?  Verse: ?  Song: "?"

• Summer Camp Director: June "Stumpy," Zondra "Kit"
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1964 - Theme: ?  Verse: ?  Song: "?"

• Swimming pool is built.
• Summer Camp Director: Doris "Willie," June "Stumpy"
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1965 - Theme: ?  Verse: ?  Song: "?"

• Camp Cherith in the Poconos is able to give $25,000 to help start Adirondack Camp Cherith.
• Summer Camp Director: Doris "Willie," June "Stumpy"
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1966 - Theme: ?  Verse: ?  Song: "?"

• Summer Camp Director: Doris "Winkie"
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1967 - Theme: ?  Verse: ?  Song: "?"

• Summer Camp Director: Doris "Winkie"
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1968 - Theme: ?  Verse: ?  Song: "?"

• Summer Camp Director: Pepper "Pepper"
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1969 - Theme: ?  Verse: ?  Song: "?"

• Summer Camp Director: Pepper "Pepper"
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• Summer Camp Director: Ruth "?"
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1971 - Theme: ?  Verse: ?  Song: "?"

• Summer Camp Director: Ruth "?"
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1972 - Theme: ?  Verse: ?  Song: "?"

• Summer Camp Director: Ruth "?"
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1973 - Theme: ?  Verse: ?  Song: "?"

• CILT begins.
• Summer Camp Director: Marge "Ptarmey"
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1974 - Theme: ?  Verse: ?  Song: "?"

• Summer Camp Director: Marge "Ptarmey"
• CILT Graduates: Cindi "Robbie," Maggie "?," Maribeth "Cori," Pam "?," Sue "Herbie."  Instructor: ?
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1975 - Theme: ?  Verse: ?  Song: "?"

• Summer Camp Director: Lenore "Sandi"
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1976 - Theme: Catch The Spirit  Verse: ?  Song: "We Are Heirs"

• Summer Camp Director: Lenore "Sandi"
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1977 - Theme: ?  Verse: ?  Song: "Stand Fast"

• Summer Camp Director: Lenore "Sandi"
• CILT Graduates: Carol "T Bird."  Instructor: ? "Buzz."
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1978 - Theme: ?  Verse: ?  Song: "Somebody Bigger Than You And I"

• Summer Camp Director: Lenore "Sandi"
• CILT Graduates: Laurie "?," Pam "?."  Instructor: ? "Buzz."
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1979 - Theme: ?  Verse: ?  Song: "I Am Not Alone"

• Summer Camp Director: Lenore "Sandi"
• CILT Graduates: Deb "Spree," Leonice "Tern," Linda "Flame," Lois Ann "Chrysa," Sue "Flea" (honorary graduate), Tamara "Tiki."  Instructor: Karen "Eagle."
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• Summer Camp Director: Lenore (Hurley)
• CILT Graduates: Becky "Cooper"/"Andi," Carrie "?," Cathy "Fisher," Lisa "?," Liz "Tripper," Stacey "?."  Instructor: Chris "Whistler" (CILT I), Alicia "Ozzie" (CILT II).
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1981 - Theme: I Am The Light - Ye Are The Light - Reflect The Light  Verse: ?  Song: "I Am The Light Of The World"

• Summer Camp Director: Lenore "Sandi"
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1982 - Theme: ?  Verse: ?  Song: "The Lord Has A Will"

• Our last summer as Camp Cherith.
• Summer Camp Director: Lenore "Sandi"
• CILT Graduates: Beth "Kalen," Denise "Teal," Maria "?," Peg "PC," Sue "T-Bird."  Instructor: Alicia "Ozzie."
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1983 - Theme: Alive In Christ  Verse: John 10:10  Song: "?"

• Our first year as Mt. Gilead!
• Summer Camp Director: Lenore "Sandi"
• CILT Graduates: Linda "Dunlin," Shelley "Otus."
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1984 - Theme: Reflect The Son  Verse: ?  Song: "I Looked Into A Lake (A Reflection/Cathy's Song)"

• Summer Camp Director: Lenore "Sandi"
• CILT Graduates: Sherri "Indi."
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1985 - Theme: ?  Verse: ?  Song: "It's A Miracle"

• Summer Camp Director: Lenore "Sandi"
• CILT Graduates: Sue (Raupp) "," Kim (Vaule) "."
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1986 - Theme: ?  Verse: ?  Song: "Majesty"

• Summer Camp Director: Jan "Buff"
• CILT Graduates: Deb "Doe," Deb "Jay," Roxanne "Phoebe," Tracy "Whippi."
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1987 - Theme: ?  Verse: ?  Song: "Lord, You Are"

• Summer Camp Director: Deb "Jay"
• CILT Graduates: Amy (Brechbiel) "?," Chrisy "Piper," Deb (Petrella) "?."  Instructor: Judy "Chip."
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1988 - Theme: ?  Verse: ?  Song: "Make Me A Servant"

• Summer Camp Director: Deb "Jay"
• CILT Graduates: Amy (Thomas) "?," Deb "Andi (WD)," Janel "Bleu," Sharon "Bambi."  Instructor: Deb "Spree."
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1989 - Theme: ?  Verse: ?  Song: "?"

• Summer Camp Director: Deb "Jay"
• CILT Graduates: Amy "?," Beth "Zuli," Cindi "Gonzo," Cindy "Cori."  Instructor: Cathy "Fisher"
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• Summer Camp Director: Deb "Jay"
• CILT Graduates: Cindy "Skua," Dawn "Dee."  Instructor: Deb "Spree."
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1991 - Theme: ?  Verse: ?  Song: "Here I Am, Lord"

• Summer Camp Director: Deb "Jay"
• CILT Graduates: Beth Ann "Sora," Gretchen "?," Grace "?," Katie "Kesi," Mary Ann "?."  Instructor: Cathy "Fisher."
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1992 - Theme: ?  Verse: ?  Song: "That's What Faith Must Be"

• Summer Camp Director: Brenda "Peanuts," Deb "Jay," Judy "Chip"
• CILT Graduates: Kathy "?."  Instructor: Deb "Spree" (CILT I - 1990), ? "?" (CILT II).
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1993 - Theme: ?  Verse: ?  Song: "Step By Step"

• Summer Camp Director: Cindy "Robbie"
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• Summer Week Themes: 4- Wilderness Week

1994 - Theme: ?  Verse: ?  Song: "As The Deer"

• Summer Camp Director: Cindy "Robbie"
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• Summer Week Themes:1- Celebrate Our Past, 2- Celebrate Wildlife, 3- Celebrate The Holidays, 4- Celebrate the Return of Aslan, 5- Celebrate the Challenge

1995 - Theme: Seek His Face  Verse: Psalm 27:8  Song: "Heal Our Land"

• Summer Camp Director: Marion "Sarge"
• CILT Graduates: Beth "Taylor," Emily "Speeza," Ginny "Georgie," Jess "Tavah," Liz "Spoony." Instructor: Judy "Chip."
• Summer Week Themes: 1- Outer Space, 2- Tropical Paradise, 3- Holiday, 4- Be All You Can Be, 5- Safari

1996 - Theme: Treasures In Heaven  Verse: ?  Song: "Where Your Heart Is"

• "The Plague" hits Mt. Gilead, weeks 1 & 2.
• Summer Camp Director: Brenda "Peanuts"
• CILT Graduates: Cynda "Iago," Marissa "Zena," Ruth "Hiya."  Instructor: Cathy "Fisher."
• Summer Week Themes: 2- Holiday Cruise

1997 - Theme: Where He Leads Me  Verse: ?  Song: "Where He Leads Me"

• Summer Camp Director: Brenda "Peanuts"
• CILT Graduates: Amber "Madison," Amy "Hailey," Amy "Emu," Holly "Del," Kylene "Sky."  Instructor: Judy "Chip."
• Summer Week Themes: 1- Everybody's Favorite Bear, 2- Mystery Week, 3- Christmas Week, 4- Cartoon Mania, 5- Super Sloppy Double Dare

1998 - Theme: ?  Verse: ?  Song: "Psalm 139" ("Where Can I Go From Your Spirit?")

• Summer Camp Director: Brenda "Peanuts"
• CILT Graduates: Becky "Beaker," Chrissie "Petrie," Georgia "Peaches," Julie "Montana."  Instructor: Leann "Puffin."
• Summer Week Themes: 1- There And Back Again, 2- Riddles, Rainbows, & the Ridiculous, 3- Up, Up In The Air, 4- Island Paradise, 5- Mission Impossible

1999 - Theme: Lord Of All Time  Verse: Revelation 1:8  Song: "In The Secret"

• Summer Camp Director: Brenda "Peanuts"
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• Summer Week Themes: 1- Quest for the West, 2- Two by Two, 3- Sports of all Sorts, 4- Outdoor Extravaganza, 5- Upside Down and Inside Out

• Summer Camp Director: Brenda "Peanuts"
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2001 - Theme: Reign In Me, Lord  Verse: Psalm 40:8  Song: "Reign In Me"

• Summer Camp Director: Brenda "Peanuts"
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• Summer Week Themes: 1- Castles, Queens, and Magic Beans, 2- Invention Extravaganza, 3- Excellent Adventure, 4- Wilderness Bewilderment, 5- Better Beware

2002 - Theme: Sing A New Song  Verse: Psalm 40:3  Song: "Sing To The Lord"

• Showerhouse refinished.
• Summer Camp Director: Brenda "Peanuts"
• CILT Graduates: Andi "Skipper," Caitlin "Sage," Crystal "Zuma," Heather "Jewel," Jessica "Meadow," Katie "Cadian," Katie "Ibby."  Instructor: Emily "Speeza."
• Summer Week Themes: 1- X-treme Gilead, 2- Jivin' Jungle, 3- Get A Clue, 4- Blizzard Blast, 5- Galaxy Quest

2003 - Theme: Jubilee  Verse: Psalm 145:7  Song: "Jubilee"

• Mt. Gilead's 50th Anniversary.
• Dingit's Housecat is born.
• Summer Camp Director: Beth "Kalen"
• CILT Graduates: Mallory "Blaze," Pam, "Zana," Tyffany "Lexi."  Instructor: Beth "Woodstock."
• Summer Week Themes: 1- Beach Fest, 2- Making Dreams A Reality, 3- Under The Big Top, 4- Great Expectations, 5- Hillbilly Jamboree

2004 - Theme: Above All  Verse: Verse  Song: "Above All"

• Summer Camp Director: Beth "Kalen"
• CILT Graduates: Hannah "Quetzl," Julie "Rocky," Laura "Daisy," Lisa "Grackle."  Instructor: Ruth "Hiya."
• Summer Week Themes: 1- Best of All, 2- Beyond All, 3- Y'all, 4- Below All, 5- Around All

2005 - Theme: Faith For Our Times  Verse: Hebrews 10:23  Song: "God Is In Control"

• Summer Camp Director: Director "Kalen"
• CILT Graduates: Emily "Belle," Karen "Blue Jay," Sarah "Duckiey," Steph "Xantus."  Instructor: Amy "Hailey."
• Summer Week Themes: 1- It's a Mystery, 2- We Are The Body, 3- 'Tis The Season, 4- Where In The World?, 5- Take Aim
• Mr. Possinger retires from pig farming.
• "Pig Stuff" is no more.  (Moment of silence...)
• "Pig Stuff" is reborn a few weeks later!  Mt. Gilead finds one very small, very singular pig to feed.