Camper Articles


It is a joy to hear from parents, campers, and staff once the summer season is over. They tell us of fun times and newfound friends, challenges and triumph, growth in character and discovered sisterhood and brotherhood. They learn of grace and love and a sturdy foundation for the future. We know you will enjoy reading some of the comments we get back pretty regularly.

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  • Summer camps, who doesn’t like them?

    An excerpt from an autobiography written at school

    By Jeremy, Age 12

    Summer camps, who doesn't like them? Certainly not me, I love them. I have gone to camp for 3 years and this summer will be four... (Read More)

  • Humility

    Natalie

    Cabin: Trail’s End

    As I began to write this speech on humility, I decided to start from the beginning.  I looked up the definition of humility: “The state or quality of being humble, t... (Read More)

  • Sincerity

    Katie C., age 15

    Cabin: Breezeway

    What is Love?  How do you express it?  Maybe with a hug, a smile, or a high five?  When you’re truly expressing Love, you are sincere. When you’re being sin... (Read More)

  • Creativity

    Robin J., age 14

    Cabin: Clifftop

    When I was in 6th grade, I was very confused on who I was. I copied many people, thinking that only they were creative and I had no creativity at all.  ... (Read More)

  • Being Alert

    Ella C., age 9

    Cabin: Stardust

    One night when we were doing superlatives, a thought came to me.  That thought was that I was not feeling well.  After I went up to Eagle’s Nest, the first thing ... (Read More)

  • Being Bold

    Ruth C., age 11

    Cabin: Falling Star

    What is boldness?  Well, it’s not just having courage.  Boldness can also be standing out, being an individual. You don’t have to just blend in.  Boldness... (Read More)