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…
All God’s Critters
The creation and singing of a summer theme song has become quite a tradition at Camp Friedenswald over the years. This year, summer staff Ana Neufeld Weaver and Hannah Lehman, drew on a well-known and well-loved song (All God’s Critters/Creatures), and adapted the verses to reflect the critters present at Camp Friedenswald.
Meet the 2024 Summer Staff
We are proud to introduce the 2024 summer staff team! In total, 29 young adults have committed themselves to a summer of service in the peaceful woods. Thirteen staff are back for a second summer, while the rest are joining us for the first time. Together they are a group who are committed to caring, serving, and growing –as individuals and as a community. When they all bring their instruments to campfire, we have a full fledged band!
The Story of Alfredo
As the summer comes to a close, we pause to reflect on the stories that shaped us. This first story comes from two-year returning summer staff Hannah Lehman (Goshen College)….