Les Clemens

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Les serves as Camp Chaplain and Ministry Partnership Coordinator.  This position encompasses the  ongoing spiritual care of the staff and beyond as well as building partnerships with churches and other ministries. Les was born and raised in Canada but has been a part of the Susque Family for more than 50 years, having experienced virtually every aspect of camp life, from camper to counsellor to summer chaplain and board member. Before coming on staff he served for 37 years as pastor of a number of churches in both Canada and the US. Les is married to Laurie and together they have 4 kids and 4 grandkids.

When not fulfilling his duties at camp Les loves to read, watch movies, follow his Habs and best of all, hang out with his awesome grandchildren, Jude, Guy, Selah, and Lawrence.

Les has a burning desire our camp  theme verse, Rev 4:11, lived out in every aspect of life;  “You are worthy, our Lord and God, to receive glory and honor and power, for you created all things, and by your will they were created and have their being”.

What year did you start at Camp Susque?

2023

What kind of experience do you have in your field?

Pastor for 37 years; camp chaplain for many years.

What kind of schooling do you have?

Bachelors Degree Tyndale University

Where were you born and raised?

1961 raised in Ontario Canada

What is something most people don’t know about you?

I almost became a Mountie

What was your first job?

Janitor

Describe your perfect day off?

Comfy chair, coffee and a good book

Where’s the coolest place you’ve ever been?

A hut in the middle of Africa surrounded by hippos

What’s one thing on your bucket list that you’d love to do?

Skydive

What is your favorite Scripture?

Galatians 5:1

What is your favorite area at Camp Susque?

The porch

Describe your job at Camp Susque in a nutshell, and what is your favorite day in the life of your job?

Ministering to the staff and building partnerships with churches

What are you good at? 

crossword puzzles

What challenges you?

crossword puzzles

What is your favorite camp memory as a child?

The view of the mountains

When did you become a Christian?

1977