5th & 6th Grade Camp

Our summer days are full of sunshine, swimming, and, most importantly, spiritual growth. This week 5^th and 6^th graders who traveled to King Solomon Christian camp were had the opportunity to experience all three.


Sand volleyball enthusiasts

 As I reflect the four days the campers were here, I remember the numerous activities students were able to enjoy. It was such a blessing! For example, dodgeball, kickball, knock out, volleyball, swimming (twice in one day even!), capture the flag, water tag, and water relays were all activities for the kids to participate and have fun with. Chapel times were filled with energized songs accompanied by acoustic guitars and drums plus applicable messages for students to hear. The detailed planning and scheduled rotations contributed to a fantastic camp! Campers rarely became bored as they traveled to new stations every 15-20 minutes. With over 120 campers, KSCC was packed, but thanks to such dedicated planning and supportive staff, the week was absolutely a success.

The continuing theme for this summer has been Detox/Purified. Jason Kohler gave the message during the main sessions. He began his messages solemnly telling the audience he had some bad news. He titled the bad news the “dirty truth.” He said that we all fall short of the glory of God, and the wages of sin is death. In order to demonstrate this concept to 5^th and 6^th graders, he used the visual aid of a stain accumulated from the culprits ketchup, mayonnaise, and coke piled on top of each other. (The mayo and coke were actually used in an effort to try to minimize the initial ketchup stain Kohler had encountered when he was a teen). In an effort to purify our own stains (sin), we realize we can’t do it alone. We need to admit that we are sinners and accept the gift of eternal life that God has presented us. But as Jason mentioned, it is up to us to make the choice. When we accept the gift we become righteous before God.

Whether it was the first time some of the students have ever heard the gospel message or if they have been part of the church scene since birth, this week’s theme and principles were timely and true. One key verse throughout the week was 1 Timothy 4:12, which says, “Don’t let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for believers in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith, and in purity.” It was another great week filled with sunshine, swimming, and spiritual growth. Praise our Almighty Father for blessing us with so many campers and a time to become purified.

In closing, every camp establishes its own ambiance, and as I interacted with this age group, I found them to be quite loveable. Some chose to chat, others wanted hugs. Really they just wanted someone to listen and someone to care. So wherever you are, please extend the love Christ has showed to us, and invest in those around you.

“And this is love: that we walk in obedience to his commands. As you have heard from the beginning, his command is that you walk in love.” 2 John 1:6

Blessings,

Leah Hill

KSCC Communications Liaison