Eleven youth and four adults attended the Holston Camp Retreat this weekend. It was a fun weekend. We pretty much explored the camp, slid on the slide, played four-square, and made some plans.
These plans include a mission/service project to a nearby city later this summer or this Fall. I am rooting for July. Maybe we can make it happen? At my last church, we took trips to San Francisco and Seattle among other places, including Mexico. At my first church in upstate New York, we did mission trips to Delaware, New York City, and Washington D.C.
We thought perhaps Charlotte, Nashville or D.C. for a starter. This would include a fun educational experience, serving in a homeless shelter or soup kitchen, and other things. It is always a great experience. So...we are going to get some youth involved planning this and working out some fundraising opportunities. Piece of cake.
I also want to plug Holston Camp. Make sure you and your friends have a week scheduled this year. We are also looking for staff as counselors, high school graduates, or college students.
Plus, I would like to see our congregation involved with doing a mission project at the camp. This could involve anything from clearing brush, to chopping wood, to building a cabin. A great experience for youth and adults!
Holston Camp is a great place! Here is a camper exiting the new slide!
View from the tree house to the campers coming up from the slide!
The ever-popular four-square!
Thanks to adults, Rebecca Nunley, Richard Brosmore, and Beverly Brown!
Our youth program is happening!
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