The weather tends to be damp and chilly this time of year, but for the planners of HeroesCamp, all thoughts are on marshmallow treats, tents, parades and water-squirting games that will take place at Sacred Heart in high summer.

 For this year's HeroesCamp, the parish's summer Bible camp, author Karla Bellinger still was writing the curriculum at the end of February.

 "I am writing Year Five in the HeroesCamp program, called Coming Home: The Embrace of God," Karla related.

The heroes for this year include Joseph, the dreamer of the Old Testament, Jeremiah the prophet, Saint Monica and her son Saint Augustine the prodigal, the visionary St Teresa of Avila, and Christ the King, whom Karla calls "our Hero of Heroes."

 Those interested in learning the new stories, working on skits, music and games in preparation for the summer program, can attend a Volunteers Preview at 7 p.m. on March 27 in the Conry Room. Registration for campers will be in April; watch the church bulletin for details.

This year's HeroesCamp will take place June 23-27, 9:30 to noon.

"To give the children the richest experience possible, we need tons of help," according to Karla. "We are hunting for volunteers of all kinds." Volunteers may be adults or youth volunteers, aged sixth grade and up.

For more information, call 336-6314 or write her an e-mail at kbellinger@neo.rr.com, or contact Katie Recupero at 336-2239. Green volunteer sign-up sheets are available at the church entrances.