For me, bird watching, much like my summers at camp, has been a significant part of my life. Although I have been across the country to seek out these majestic and awe-inspiring birds, one of the most significant and memorable birding locations for me has always been here in the peaceful woods.
Summer Staff Reflection: A place of formation by Lara Claassen
As we reflect on the past summer, we share several reflections from members of our summer staff team. These reflections were written mid-summer and shared as part of our Builders…
The Wisdom of Children and Groundhogs
The philosopher Susan Neiman noted, “To care about the fate of the world, you must love at least a piece of it.” If the fate of the world hangs in the balance of what we choose to love, then focusing a child’s innate ability to love is cause for hope. Primary-age campers naturally love animals. It did not take a lot to convince them animals are our kin.
Summer reflection from a camp pastor
Camp offers a taste of joy to a sorrowful and exhausted world, through being silly with each other and running around playing and singing funny songs with gusto; it offers a depth of intentionality to a busy and distracted world, from considering food waste to land acknowledgements to how even bugs might be part of the beloved community…