Camp Constitution’s Annual Report 2021
We continue to have success promoting Camp Constitution in the Greater Alton, NH area where we have relocated. We had a float in Alton’s Old Home Day Parade where we distributed over 400 pocket copies of the U.S. Constitution, and in neighboring Gilford, NH, Jade Wood, a first-time Camp Constitution attendee, arranged to have our Camp Constitution Banner on a float while the children on the float were dressed in our Colonial-era outfits. We also became sponsors of two miles of highway on Rt 28 in Alton, held two video showing at the Community Church of Alton, had information tables at three local events, and two well-attended barbecues at our home.
YouTube and Rumble Channels:
Thanks to Alex Newman and Professor Willie Soon, a number of Climate Realist news outlets did articles of the interview of Professor Soon by Mr. Newman. The articles linked both the interview and one of his classes leading to over 100,000 views within a week. A link to the interview: https://rumble.com/vkd3jp-top-climate-scientist-dr.-willie-soon-predicts-global-cooling-for-next-20-3.html
We have seen a modest increase in monthly views from 5,000 to 5,400 on our YouTube channel. Our most popular video is remains “The Battle of Lexington Reenactment.”
The Sam Blumenfeld Archive:
990,000 views., 19,000 downloads of Alpha-Phonics, over 10,000 copies of the Alpha-Phonics instructions and over 1,000 downloads of Sam’s other books. This testimonial is from a school principal in Harare, Zimbabwe whom we send copies of Sam’s “Alpha-Phonics”:
I have written this on behalf of Nottingham Junior School to thank you for the donation of books. The parents of our students are grateful to you. May you and every one of your organization be blessed by the Almighty God in abundance. The books arrived at a time when we direly needed them. Our learners will be a role model to other children and other communities. Thank you once again for the love of Christ you have demonstrated to us through the donation.” “I have written
Godknows Matizirofa
Camp Constitution Radio on Podomatic:
We have been in the top ten for the conservative category for most of the year with 6,854 downloads of shows and 1,992 plays. Our radio show, which airs on WBCQ The Planet, has become available on i-Tunes, Apple and Amazon to name a few. https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/shurtleffhal
Facebook Page:
We average 50 likes per month. We also admin about eight groups including Friend of the Constitution in ME, NH, MA, CT, RI. PA, VT, and Stop the Constitutional Convention.
Speaker’s Bureau:
We had forty engagements that we either hosted or were invited by other groups which includes events in Pittsburg, PA, Southington, CT, Berlin, NH, and Presque Isle, ME. We debated the Article V issue at a meeting hosted by the Plymouth, NH Area Republicans, and we spoke at an assembly at Northpoint Bible College in Haverhill MA.
Camp Constitution’s Website:
We had 63,387 + views , and posted 156 blogs: https://www.campconstitution.net
Camp Constitution Press:
In addition to reprinting Alpha-Phonics and And Not a Shot if Fired as we reported earlier, we recently reprinted the 1928 U.S. Army Training Manual, Major General John Stark Hero of Bunker Hill and Bennington both of which we believe have been out-of-print for years, and Sam Blumeneld’s June 1987 newsletter “Eugenics in American and Making of a Black Underclass.”
Camp Constitution Book Sales:
We have raised close to $5,000 from donated books from our Amazon, Facebook page, and on-line bookstore. https://campconstitution.net/shop/
Camp Constitution Media:
We videotaped the annual celebration of Evacuation Day at Boston’s Dorchester Heights, presentations at the annual Second Amendment/Flag Day Rally in Auburn, MA, our 1st Annual Memorial Day Barbecue, Independence Day Barbecue, the 911 Memorial Rally in Alton, NH, Freedom Works seminar in Laconia, NH, the “If My People Rally” in Plymouth, MA, and our “Camp Constitution in the County” in Houlton, Maine
Alton, NH 911 Memorial Rally “Camp Constitution in the County”
Article V Convention:
We debated a Convention of States member at the Plymouth (NH) Area Republicans, took a role in the resounding defeat of two pro-Article V resolutions in New Hampshire, and hosted a radio debate with Robert Brown (against an Article V Convention) and New Hampshire State Rep MaxAbramson: https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/shurtleffhal/episodes/2021-02-20T17_19_51-08_00
Camp Constitution in the News:
On Thursday September 30, the U.S. Supreme Court announced that it would hear our Christian flag lawsuit which will take place on January 18, 2022. We expect a decision by July of 2022. The story generated and continues to generate dozens of articles in the media including NewsMax, The Boston Herald, The Boston Globe, The Epoch Times, and World Net Daily. A number of foreign news outlets carried the story as well. As mentioned above, dozens of ‘Climate Realists” news outlets and bloggers ran a story about Professor Will Soon’s interview with Alex Newman. We started writing a monthly column in a Maine newspaper in January, and since, May, have a monthly column in a New Hampshire paper- “The Weirs Times” and “The Boston Broadside.”
Radio and Cable TV:
We were guests on numerous radio shows including Good Morning New Hampshire, the Dr. Dan’s Freedom Forum, and the Ed Martin Movement Show. We were interviewed on the Good Life 45 TV, and an appearance on the Inform New Hampshire Show in Manchester, NH
The Lane House and Learning Center:
We continue to hold monthly luncheons, evening meeting, and special events.
Camp Constitution Ladies Group:
The Ladies held their successful “Spring Fling” event in mid- April at Singing Hills Camp and a weekend Fall event.
Camp Constitution’s 2021 Family Camp:
We had our largest turnout in our history with over 150 participants, and many new families. One of the new parents told me that the camp “far exceeded her expectations.” We were honored to have two new instructors Dr. Mary Grabar, author of “Debunking Howard Zinn, and Debunking the 1619 Project, and Pastor David Whitney of the Institute on the Constitution.
2022:
Our 2022 family camp will run from July 17-22. Our Ladies Retreat will be held in April, and we will also hold a weekend family retreat September 30-October 2.
We held a “Create a Camp Constitution Flag Contest” offering a full tuition to the winners which were David Krutov and Lielle Chu.
Our Official Flag The Official Junior Camp Flag
How you can help Camp Constitution grow:
* Keep Camp Constitution and our nation in your prayers.
* Become a donor. Monthly and/or one-time donations can be made via our PayPal account accessed from our website https://www.campconstitution.net
* Host one of our speakers.
* Introduce Camp Constitution to family and friends.
*Write an article for our camp blog.
Happy New Year.
Hal Shurtleff, Director
Camp Constitution
Camp Constitution’s 14th Annual Family Camp Sunday July 17th to Friday July 22 Plainfield, NH
Camp Constitution’s 14th annual family camp will be held at the Singing Hills Christian Conference Center in Plainfield, NH https://www.singinghills.net/ from Sunday July 17 to Friday July 22.
This year’s instructors include Catherine White of The Constitution Decoded; Professor Willie Soon, one of the world’s top atmospheric scientists; Rev. Steve Craft of Christian Citizenship Ministry; Attorney Jonathan Alexandre of Liberty Counsel, Pastor David Whitney of the Institute on the Constitution, Attorney Jonathan Alexandre of Liberty Counsel, and Kalasia Richer of Turning Point Faith. Mrs. Edith Craft will run our Junior Camp for children 5-11. In addition to the classes, we have field trips to local historic sites, swimming, hiking, basketball, volleyball, chess tournaments, marksmanship, and martial arts.
The cost is $300. For attendees 12 and older, $200, for attendees 11 and under, and children 4 and under accompanied by parents are free. We offer a $50. “Early Bird” discount for those who register before May 1. Applications are available on our web site https://campconstitution.net/camp-registration/
For more information contact Hal Shurtleff (857) 498-1309 or E-mail campconstitution1@gmail.com
Christian Flag Lawsuit Prayer Vigil and Rally at the U.S. Supreme Court January 17 and 18,
Liberty Counsel http://lc.org is hosting a prayer vigil, rally and reception before and after the U.S. Supreme Court will hear oral arguments from our Christian flag lawsuit- Shurtleff v. The City of Boston lawsuit https://www.scotusblog.com/case-files/cases/shurtleff-v-boston/.
Here is the schedule: Monday January 17, 2022
Prayer Vigil @ Supreme Court- West front
Time: 7:00pm – 8:00pm
Program: Prayer, speakers, music, candlelight walk around court (Peggy)
Speaker (TBD)
Tuesday January 18, 2022
Event: Rally @ Supreme Court – West front
Time: 8:00am – 12:00pm
Program: 9:00am
Speakers: (TBD) Jonathan Alexandre, Members of Congress, Coalitions,
Camp Constitution
Flag Presentation/ Color guard (Jonathan & Peggy)
Patriotic – George Washington to give prayer…
Event: Reception @ Ministry Center
Time: 12:30pm – 2:30pm
Speakers: Mat Staver/others TBD
The Weekly Sam: The State of Education Today
Author and homeschool pioneer Sam Blumenfeld speaks at an event in Wisconsin hosted by the U.S. Taxpayers Party. While this presentation was conducted over 25 years ago, it is as current today at it was then:
https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/shurtleffhal/episodes/2021-12-31T05_47_55-08_00
Please visit our Sam Blumenfeld Archives where you can access most of Sam’s work: https://campconstitution.net/sam-blumenfeld-archive/ May you have a Happy and Blessed New Year.
2021 ends in a few days and while it certainly was not a banner year for liberty and freedom to say the least, God has blessed Camp Constitution’s ministry. From having the largest turnout at our annual family camp to national and international media attention due to the U.S. Supreme Court hearing our Christian flag lawsuit flag lawsuit to the dozens of speaking engagements to the ladies retreats and much more, 2021 was a banner year for us. And we expect 2022 to be an even better year for Camp Constitution and for our beloved United States.
Our work at Camp Constitution is made possible by the efforts of our volunteers and donors. Please consider making an end of the year donation that will help further the mission and efforts of Camp Constitution. Donations can be made via our PayPal account accessed from our web site’s homepage Camp Constitution or a check payable to Camp Constitution and sent to our address: 146 Powder Mill Rd. Alton, NH 03809.
May God grant you a Blessed and Happy New Year.
Camp Constitution Loses its long-time head counselor and friend with the passing of John Hoderny
Camp Constitution lost its long-time head counselor and friend with the passing of John Hoderny. I first met John at a camp in Pennsylvania in 1990 and was impressed by his dedication and patriotism. He had served as a counselor and head counselor bringing his children and then grandchildren with him since the mid 1970s. When I was tasked with running a second week-long camp in Ohio in 2001, I said that as long as I have John Hoderny as head counselor, it will be fine. And it was. When Camp Constitution was formed in early 2009, John was one of the first persons who offered his support and from our first family camp to 2019, John was there to lead, teach, and inspire. In addition to his head counselor and teaching duties, John would take hundreds of pictures of all of our activities, and on the last night of camp, stay up all night to make DVDs to give to campers and staff before departing camp.
John will be missed, but never forgotten. He was a Christian and we know he is at home with the Lord. A link to his obituary: https://www.goerie.com/obituaries/psom0121372
John’s “Moral American” Class 2017
John Hoderny with campers at our morning flag raising 2019
The True Meaning of Christmas by Pastor Garrett Lear
(Our late friend Pastor Garrett Lear wrote this message for us in 2015)
I have mostly pleasant memories of CHRISTmas past (I have 67 of them so far though some are in “baby fog”). It is special to me though it may be hard for some to which I am compassionate.
“Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men” (Luke 2:14).
The true meaning of Christmas is this: God took on the form of a human to die in our place, paying for our sins, so that humans who receive Him might be forgiven and be with Him forever.
You are free to reject that message and the One who delivered it, but what you are not free to do is to redefine or change the message into something that fits your own beliefs and choices.
As the carol says, “Where meek souls will receive Him still, the dear Christ enters in.”
The world today is a sad place, and those who love freedom sometimes feel we are shoveling against the tide. But for just a moment, at this time of year, we should pause and remember an event that occurred about 2,000 years ago in the Middle East.
The world then was a far worse place, yet a light seared through the darkness. A baby was born in a cave. The Word was made flesh and dwelt among us. The baby came into the world so that we might have life and live it abundantly. The baby came into the world so that we would be set free from our own sins, free from the temptations of the world and free from the governments that seek to control us.
The baby was the Son of God and the Prince of Peace and the Savior of the world. This week we celebrate His birthday.
Merry CHRISTmas.
Camp Constitution wishes our friends a very Merry Christmas and a Happy and Blessed New Year
Hal Shurtleff, Director
Camp Constitution
America’s Christian History: An Interview with Dr. William Federer
We recently had the opportunity to interview Dr. William Federer on Camp Constitution Radio. WILLIAM J. FEDERER is a nationally known speaker, best-selling author, and president of Amerisearch, Inc., a publishing company dedicated to researching America’s noble heritage. His website is https://americanminute.com/
A link to an audio version: https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/shurtleffhal/episodes/2021-12-23T13_01_37-08_00
United States Senator Blumenthal Speaks at Communist Event: He Needs to Be Expelled
On Saturday December 11, the Connecticut Communist Party held its annual Amistad Awards to celebrate the 102nd anniversary of the founding of the Communist Party USA (September 1, 1919). On hand to give out the awards was U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal and give a short speech where he promoted Biden’s Build Back Better disaster. When word got out that Blumenthal attended this event, he lied and said that he was attending a labor union event.
Under Article 1 Section 5 of the U.S. Constitution, a member of the Senate can be expelled by 2/3rds vote of the Senate. It is my opinion that openly supporting avowed enemies of the United States is grounds for expulsion. Readers are urged to call their U.S. Senators and demand that Blumenthal be expelled. The Senate switchboard is (202) 224-3121
Here is the video proving that he lied:
Some highlights of Democratic Senator Richard Blumenthal and his introducer at the Connecticut People’s World Committee, an affiliate of Communist Party USA. pic.twitter.com/w5CvV7tGzy
— Phil Kerpen (@kerpen) December 15, 2021
The Weekly Sam: The War Against Reading
Author and homeschool pioneer, Sam Blumenfeld is interviewed by Brad Lee Spotlight Radio Show which aired on WBYN-FM Reading, PA back in the late 1980’s: https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/shurtleffhal/episodes/2021-12-16T10_21_41-08_00