Summer leadership staff arrived last week and have been taking charge in laying the groundwork for a fun and rich summer camp season. We eagerly anticipate a packed week of orientation and training for the 26 incoming counselors and support staff.
Summer 2023: Water Ways
Water is dynamic, moving, and life-changing. Water sustains, connects, changes, and blesses. Water is the primordial stuff of life: “the Spirit of God was hovering over the waters.” (Gen 1:1) …
Shaped Like Earth: Clay!
With our theme, “Shaped Like Earth”, incorporating work with clay seemed almost essential for the summer – and we were excited to use clay harvested from the soils of Camp Friedenswald.
Indigenous Perspectives on Land Care
Hearing these stories from Indigenous groups did not mean that we could claim them as our own, but would hopefully inspire us to return to our own spiritualities with fresh eyes.