Day Camp 2013

Take yourself back. For most of us being in kindergarten was a long time ago, but try to remember the days when a sense of awe was simply stepping into your backyard. Leaves, flowers, and bugs were full of wonder, and chasing bubbles was a normal part of summer. It's in this frame of mind where we experience open hearts and open minds paired with genuine curiosity. God calls us to have child-like faith, and the campers' exhibited just that.

On Saturday, we hosted Day Camp, which happened to be my very first experience with King Solomon's premiere one-day event. The theme for the day was "Purified," and it encouraged these youngsters to cultivate their faith. Little kids were able to engage in fun worship songs, listen to a Bible story lesson, play kickball, go a on a nature walk, and conduct a science experiment all while partaking in the excitement of the camp environment. They even were able to taste a bit of "dorm life" as they had rest time on the bunk beds.

Their giggles throughout the day gave me such joy and the tenderness of their hearts tugged at my own. God's Word acknowledges how precious children are and moves us to "become like little children."

 At that time the disciples came to Jesus and asked, “Who, then, is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven?”

² He called a little child to him, and placed the child among them. ³ And he said: “Truly I tell you, unless you change and become like little children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven. ⁴ Therefore, whoever takes the lowly position of this child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven. ⁵ And whoever welcomes one such child in my name welcomes me.

Matthew 18: 1-5

 

 

Day Camp went so smoothly and gave kids a fruitful time away from home, and--hopefully--a positive King Solomon Christian Camp experience.

 

Keep coming back for more updates as Senior High Camp begins Monday, June 3rd.

 

Until then,

 

Leah Hill

KSCC Communications Liaison