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The 2010s

2013 - Paul Golke announced his departure in 2013. Erik Garchow served as interim camp director.

2014 - April 1 Dr. Craig Oldenburg takes on role as Camp Director.

2015 - Mary Oldenburg takes on part-time Assistant Director position

2017 - Kitchen remodeling took place from 2016-2017. Including tearing out the old wood cabinet and countertops and replacing them with stainless steel. Also adding a dishwasher and a new epoxy floor. 

2019 - The new addition to the Maintenance building was mostly completed in 2019 with the exception of some of the metal siding and trim. New dining room floor fall of 2019. Six layers of paint (6 layers of history) were ground off of the dining hall floor and made into polished concrete. 
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"Doc" doing a message on Jesus filling us and making us valuable.
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Executive Director Dr. Craig S. Oldenburg (Doc) with Assistant Director Mary Oldenburg (Shadow) and daughter (2015)
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​PROGRAM ADDITIONS since 2014:
Adding kayaking, sailing, rope swing (the tripod), speedboat with inner tubing, 40' water slide, updating challenge course and adding high ropes elements - including a 200' zip line.

​Program Areas
Kayak Rack and Sailboat Rack. Shelters for Archery and Rifelry. Slingshot range. 

​Rebuilding "Berry Bridge" across to the north land (north of Coopers Creek)
2014
​Dr. Craig S. Oldenburg becomes Camp Director  (later Executive Director)

​President - Bill Goetsch
​President - Steve Wilson
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2016 new griddle, range and convection oven to replace the 1978 range and griddle unit.
2017 Use of the "new" logo to help frame up for printing on Canteen items.
In 2016, kayaks were added to the program and the Kayak Rack was built to hold them in 2018.
In 2016, a speedboat was donated by Mike and Sandee Lovett and the "Water Sports" Add-on Option was created.
In 2015, Camp Concordia added the "TRIPOD." A rope swing into the deep area.
In 2015, Camp Concordia took over Survivor Camp and it has been a hit this decade - located usually on the bluff overlooking Coopers Creek.
In 2016, camp staff completed the 200' Zip Line over the location the old Catatoga section of camp used to be (had been moved years before).
The 2020s
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Gowen, MI 49326

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    • Building on a Firm Foundation Campaign
    • Donate Online Now
    • Amazon Wish List
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    • eBay for Charity
  • About
    • Mission
    • Faith Statement
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    • Location
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      • Fall Clean Up
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