Michael

Michael

A 7-year-old, blonde-haired boy named Michael came to camp for the first time this year. He spoke with a lisp and was quite anxious at registration, asking lots of questions and sneaking out of the camper area to find his older sister. Once at camp, he had an amazing...
Cynthia

Cynthia

Her counselor was helping her fill out her activity book. The question was about having three wishes. She said she would like a Birthday party because, in her family, they don’t really celebrate birthdays. This year, they were able to celebrate her brother and...
Matt

Matt

Matt has been through a lot in his short life, and prior to camp, had been in a live-in treatment facility because of the effects of trauma. This was his first year at camp, and due to the fact that he is 12, would be his only year, so he was determined to make the...
Julie

Julie

Julie, a sweet, 11yr old first time camper, talked about how she often took on the caregiver role for her younger brother & sister. After prayer and watching how they were cared for by their own counselors, she was able to relax & have fun, commenting how she...