Third Generation Mentoring This has been a very exciting season for the 4.12 team. We have seen God working in the lives of students and ourselves in so many ways. We recently went on a PA summer camp staff recruiting trip to Liberty University. While there I had the pleasure to meet with a former student, Connor…
DetailsExploring Hot Topics through the Lens of Scripture My supervisor and I grew increasingly enthusiastic this morning as we planned ahead to the January Leadership Training Summit. We were specifically discussing the possible “hot topic” electives we would like to offer this year. I commented to Rachel Shively, the director of the 4.12 Leadership Training…
DetailsDo you have a Bible? Every child is important to us. Many campers are compliant and blend well with their group but some are challenges. I was riding the day camp bus with one of the “challenges”. We had just left camp when he turned to me and asked, “Do you have a Bible”? I…
DetailsPersonal Encounters I scanned the family groups as soon as we reached the Save-A-Lot parking area to pick up our Chambersburg Day Campers. I was a bus rider that first day, and there was Lucas, looking excited and a little nervous waiting for our arrival with his grandparents (my landlord and his wife). He had…
DetailsDuring the summer camping programs, 4.12 students serve in a variety of crucial roles. Student-led work crews help with many behind the scenes jobs and help keep the facility and programs running well. This includes weeding flower beds, serving tables, cleaning bathrooms, and of course, washing dishes! Not only do 4.12 students learn many practical…
DetailsI have Jesus in my Heart! Courtney Martin Program Director Each summer we have several campers who become familiar faces because they attend multiple weeks of camp. One of these campers, Khloe*, had just finished attending her fourth week of Day Camp. As the end of the week approaches, the closing program is…
DetailsThere’s something special about the closing staff debrief circle after a week of summer camp. I love it when we go out to the soccer field or sit on the front lawn as a summer staff in a big circle. It’s a beautiful scene with the fading orange sun getting low in the sky with…
DetailsSummer camp at Joy El is in full swing and it is such a joy to hear children all over the facility enjoying the activities and worshipping together. When I was a camper, I always looked forward to Thursday nights. Thursday nights are special at camp because that is when we do campfire. In the midst of…
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