The mops flew back and forth across the dining hall floor, removing the lingering signs of outdoor adventure from the weekend church groups as we prepared for 5th grade school children who would arrive the next day for Outdoor Education. Our weekly “Dance of the Dining Hall Flip” was well underway when I realized that I was perfectly in sync with Alena, our 20-something Sustainability Assistant. Mere seconds passed before we both noticed that Jonathan had joined us in our synchronized mopping: a trio of mops, side by side from the lake-side to the kitchen-side, back and forth and back and forth ..
Summer 2026: Walkin’ in Wonder
This summer at Camp Friedenswald we are going to practice Walkin’ in Wonder. So what is this Walkin’ in Wonder about?
Walkin’ in Wonder… is about taking cues from Jesus’ life among his disciples to empower us to live our lives (aka: live out our faith!) perpetually tuned into the presence of the HOLY in our midst…
Reflection on a summer among the trees
“The wisdom of trees” permeated the peaceful woods this summer. We learned a lot ABOUT trees! From my spot during our daily “Tree Sit”, perched on the roots of the sugar maple that shades the camp bell at the center of camp, I experienced “the wisdom of trees” week after week; wisdom that drew many of us into a kind of relationship with the trees around us.
Save the date: Announcing 2026 summer program schedule
As the summer season wraps up, we’re already looking forward to what 2025 will bring. Mark your calendars and save the date!