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…
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.
2024 Leadership Staff
Meet the 2024 summer leadership team!