Gentlemen in Training

Gentlemen in Training Walking as a group between activities provides perfect mentoring opportunities. Camper Nathaniel and his counselor, Ryan, were strolling to the tie-dye station when their path was interrupted by some girls on their way to the pool....

A Story from a Tuesday at Camp

A Story from a Tuesday at Camp It’s Tuesday morning at camp, and it’s raining. Did you know that a rainy morning makes a great fishing day? No lightning. A little more than mist, but less than hard rain. A pitter-patter of rain drops. A cool breeze. Not hot, at all....

Two Thankful Prayers from Camp

Two Thankful Prayers from Camp Dear God, Today I learned what Your favorite color is! You see, I got this new prayer journal from my counselor, and I wanted to write you a secret prayer. So I asked several people what Your favorite color was, but none of them really...

The Flamingo Award

The Flamingo Award This year’s theme at summer camp was “The Jungle.” Counselors brainstormed for room decorations to coordinate with the theme. For one dorm room of three counselors, a small plush pink flamingo toy was found with the intent of decorating the room....

Determination & Spunk

Determination & Spunk I see the biggest smile I have EVER seen, plastered on a wet face, blonde hair spiking up, eyelashes dripping with water, eyes emitting such excitement and happiness that I wonder if I’ll ever see anything that will compare with this...

The Artist

The Artist Give an artist unlimited amounts of sidewalk chalk, and every patch of concrete becomes his canvas. Teen helper (and former camper) Dakota created two amazing displays on the patio leading into the cafeteria. They couldn’t be missed by all who entered...