The sounds of camp are many: the gush of water crashing at the bottom of the water-slide, the low growl of distant ATV rides, kids laughing and singing, a basketball bouncing, kitchen pans clanging, the dish machine’s high pressure water spray, mowers, and pool pumps, the rhythmic beat of a drum paired with a well played guitar, voices of worship leaders, and words from a speaker. As long as I live, I will always associate those things with camp.
My favorite part of camp, the part which seems to be the most beneficial to our students, is the relationships and discussions they have with their cabin leader and peers. You can see and hear them happen every day here. In fact, the way we structure camp is designed much around creating an environment that is conducive for spiritual growth. We do this by blending relational discipleship, community spiritual formation, and the proclamation of Scripture.
We have the special privilege and responsibility of presenting God to them in a way that they understand. Then, we get to help them process what the reality of God means for them individually and as a community. Kids get to wrestle with questions, appropriate Scripture to their lives, and see it lived out in the lives of our summer staff as they love and serve one another in community.
Here are some more sights and sounds of camp:
WORK WEEK
An Empty Swimming Pool: Before campers came this year, we repainted the pool with the help of some volunteers. |
SUMMER STAFF ORIENTATION
Ropes Course Repairs: Right around the time that summer staff arrive, I had to do some repairs on the ropes course. in this case, I installed a new strand-vise to our two-line bridge. |
Mini-excavator rumbles: Right before the first day of camp, we had an in-ground water line break. So, semi-frantically we rented some equipment and dug up the ground to repair it. |
CAMPERS ARRIVE
A filled Chapel: Finally campers arrived. Our chapel is very full when they gather in there every night to sing, and listen to the speaker for the week. |
Water-slide Frogs: In the morning, this is a common sight on our waterside. For some reason, like to hang out on our waterside. Its actually a bit of a nuisance, but a good picture nonetheless. |
More Shaving Cream war. - |
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