Camp Champions Blog

On Sunday evenings, we have Vespers. Vespers is not a religious event, but it is a time when we slow down, talk about our values and appreciate each other. On the guys’ side, we thank each other for acts of kindness (called “Grateful Deeds”) and share stories. Susie Ma’am also tell tales.

Earlier this year, we got a call from a woman who writes for Texas Highway magazine. She wanted to write an article about summer camp and asked Susie Ma’am and me for an interview.

The campers who were watching me thought I was crazy. Here is what they saw:

Yesterday, I told you about Friendship Games and Man Cave: the times that we invite each cabin into our home for some quality get-to-know-you time.

One of my favorite camp activities is Friendship Games/Man Cave.

They said it was three blurs. Or, more accurately, two blurs and a bassett.

At the end of each session, 8-10 campers ages 13-14 write letters to the camp. They are the nominees for Spirit of the Torch and Bearer of the Torch – the highest honor for a girl or boy camper. The Spirit and the Bearer are not better than anyone else, but is instead simply the persons that our camp community feels best represents our community.

During this session, I will be writing a fresh blog each day.   We will also post 1-2 other articles that I have writing in the past that attempt to describe the power of summer camp.

Goodbyes are hard.

Most days I schedule some time to write this blog. Of course, I am no fool. I also lay out two alternative times.