It is now noon on Saturday with less than an hour to go until the end of camp. It has been an amazing year – one of the best ever – and we’re sad to see it come to a close. Here are some random videos from Friday’s events along with a few pictures. [imagebrowser id=33]
What an amazing year! Last night the prayer walk and reflection time afterwards was really something special. Lots of new campers as well as old veterans gave thanksgivings for camp. We had a light sprinkle but it dissipated as the night went on, and we had a roaring bonfire to keep us warm. Most of the campers gave thanks for all the work that the staff does to keep this camp rolling, and also gave thanks for the new friends they met and the ability to experience such a magical and holy week filled with true fellowship. We’re very sad to see camp come to a close, but all things must end, and really, every end is the beginning to something possibly even better than the last. As Luke read in the end of Lewis’ The Last Battle, we are moving further up and deeper in, thanks to all of the special things God has planned for us. We are very thankful to be able to see God here at camp in the hearts of all the young people and in nature all around us. Each year keeps getting better and better, as several campers pointed out last night, and we look forward to next year with great anticipation! Here are some photos from the past week:
We had arguably one of the best ever camps this year, but now it is time to return to our regular lives. Campers were given packets upon departure containing prints of the official camp photos, a series of challenge questions and checklist, and a CD containing pdfs of the prayer walk quotes, teaching materials, contact lists, almost 300 photos from camp, and a 12 minute video clip of the Rivervaledance and singing Be Thou My Vision at the nursing home. The official camp video is in the process of being edited, so stay tuned to find out when it’s done! … Continue reading
That’s it, we’re outta here. It was a very special week, and with the extra day the staff has been here for a full 7 days. We’re ready to go back out into the real world, but we’re really going to miss camp, as always. Divine Liturgy just wrapped up and the campers are beginning to clean up the grounds, pack up their stuff, and prepare for the journey home. The campers will have a final counseling group and then Luke will give the final challenge, which usually consists of a wrap-up of the teachings at camp and how to … Continue reading