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CAMP SYMONETTE
The cross pictured on the left welcomes teams to the camp and reminds us all that we are walking on "Holy Ground."
Tips for teams on their way to Camp Symonette:
Be prepared to
conserve all resources, especially water!
Meals are served in the dining hall (see photo right). Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner are included in the price of your package. Teams will be assigned kitchen duty and will prepare their own lunch daily. A local cook prepares dinner each night and volunteers will be responsible for the clean-up. The dining hall can also be used for worship services, Bible study, and other fellowship activities.
During your stay you will have one full day of Site Seeing available. Methodist Habitat staff will assist you in planning excursions. The cost of fuel is figured into your overall weekly cost, please be prepared to pay for other costs associated with recreation.
There are several stores within a 15 minute walk of the camp, including a variety store, fruit/vegetable stand, and small grocery store. Prices are much higher in the Bahamas than in the US. The money exchange is considered equal in the Bahamas. US currency is accepted in all establishments. ATM's are located in Governors Harbour (20 minutes South).
The camp has most general construction tools. If your project requires special tools, equipment, or materials, we may ask that you bring those with you. Consult with Methodist Habitat staff. If you do bring your own tools and want to donate them at the end of your week of service we would gladly receive them and put them to good use.
Please bring a Twin Set of Sheets and Bath/Beach Towels to use while you are staying in the camp. Remember to bring at least 2 cans of bug spray per person (Products with Deet keep mosquitoes away; Skin-so-soft works for the sand fleas), sunscreen, long pants for working, dress clothes for church services (suits are not required), and a sweatshirt or jacket if you plan to come during winter months. We have compiled a comprehensive Packing List (click to download) for all volunteers. Please leave valuables at home. Our facility is safe but we ask this just to ensure no problems occur.
Methodist Habitat hosts a beach party on the last evening of a team's
mission trip. After a mouth watering Bahamian dinner with peas and
rice, conch fritters, macaroni, and fried fish. The beach party is
a
time for staff
The community of James Cistern is supportive of Methodist Habitat's projects on the island. Frequently, locals cook traditional Bahamian cuisine for the visiting teams. In the photo on the left, two local preachers prepare Bahamian favorites.
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Camp
Symonette
is the nerve center of Methodist Habitat. Staff members, interns
and long term volunteers handle the day to day operations from this
facility in James Cistern, Eleuthera. Volunteer teams
working in central Eleuthera will stay at Camp Symonette. Housing consists
of two dorms (one for males, one for females) and can accommodate up to 50
volunteers. The large dining room has an industrial-sized kitchen.
Methodist Habitat volunteers are in the process of expanding and upgrading
the camp facilities. Refer to the
Bottled water will
be provided for drinking. Please review the
The
camp is surrounded by beautiful beaches! Volunteers can hike or
drive 3 miles north of the camp to take in the beauty of The Cliffs (see
photo left) There are also many options for swimming and snorkeling
(please bring your own equipment) within
the community.
and teams to enjoy the relationships that are built through
serving the Lord. 