Mens Retreat
I needed a break from the canning consortium. Our church took 14 men to Ramey, Pennsylvania for a Friday and Saturday retreat of men. The name of the camp is Ramey, Pennsylvania. It is the Servants Heart Camp. The roomy cabins are scattered in the woods overlooking a beautiful lake. I was able to take my son Andrew and my son-in-law James Prinkey.
It had been several years since the last time I was able to make the trip. My open heart surgery and my episode with double vision made the decision for me not to attend. It is a nearly two hour drive to the campsite. The town of Ramey is north of Altoona, located in Clearfield County.
The cabins are similar to those found in KOA Campgrounds. The log structures have indoor showers toilet, one double bed, four bunk beds, and air conditioning. The mattresses could be a little more comfortable, but like in the KOAs, the mattresses have a vinyl covering and are very firm.
Although several rain showers and an occasional rain storm, we were able to enjoy the many events that were scheduled. Stations situated around the 213 acres of woodlands and lake. Stations included “Blamzooka,” shooting range, canoes, blowguns, dodge ball court, “octo-ball, volley ball, and fishing, several less strenuous games were located inside a tented area. We were also able to shoot a muzzle loader rifle and throw hatchets. New to me this year was a zip-line, gliding over the lake, dropping a golf ball on a beached paddleboat, and landing on the far shore. For me the hard part was climbing the steps of the tower; my arthritic knee was painful even with my knee support in place. The staff was courteous, friendly, and knowledgeable.
The gracious ladies who prepared the meals were wonderful. They certainly kept us well fed. Although there was a lot of walking from one event to another, the abundance of food may have caused me to put on a few pounds.  Now I’m that I’m back to my own home-cooking, I’ll be losing weight again.
The speaker for the several of the men’s gathering was Alton Beal who is affiliated with Ambassador Bible College in North Carolina and is on the board of the Servants Heart Camp ministry. His messages were on point and directed to Christian men of the church and their roles in their family, in the church, and in the community. There were invitations to understand salvation.  All in all, I can’t wait to attend next year
The camp also hosts summer camps for kids, teens, seniors, fathers and sons If this sounds interesting to you, please check out their web site.  https//shcm.org