Monday

Monday was the first full day of camp, and it allowed campers to get into the groove of the schedule and the way camp is structured. The staff started the day with the obligatory cup or two of coffee during the morning meeting, which was accompanied by the soft pitter-patter of rain on the roof of the screened-in porch. After discussing our plans for the day and getting ourselves mentally into the role of counselor, we prepared ourselves spiritually by meeting the campers for morning prayers. After a hearty breakfast of bacon and eggs (and cereal and fruit and toast … Continue reading

Camp '08: Arrival

Sunday saw campers from all over the world (ok Midwest) arriving for camp registration in eager anticipation of the exciting week to come. Luggage was unloaded, bunks became occupied, bathrooms were stocked with toiletries, and friendships were begun. “It’s finally here!” were the words expressed through the eyes of many campers. For the benefit of the first-time campers and familiar faces alike, introduction activities commenced immediately, including camp orientation, followed by ice-breaker games in the tabernacle, followed by Edna’s pizza for dinner, and rounded out nicely with some quality singing and praise time. This was probably the most enthusiastic opening … Continue reading

Camp ’08: Arrival

Sunday saw campers from all over the world (ok Midwest) arriving for camp registration in eager anticipation of the exciting week to come. Luggage was unloaded, bunks became occupied, bathrooms were stocked with toiletries, and friendships were begun. “It’s finally here!” were the words expressed through the eyes of many campers. For the benefit of the first-time campers and familiar faces alike, introduction activities commenced immediately, including camp orientation, followed by ice-breaker games in the tabernacle, followed by Edna’s pizza for dinner, and rounded out nicely with some quality singing and praise time. This was probably the most enthusiastic opening … Continue reading

Meet The Staff Of 2008

Summer Camp 2008 has officially started, and to get things kicked off in stellar fashion, we are pleased to introduce you to our staff. This lovely bunch of counselors, staff assistants, trainees, clergy and administrators are here for one purpose this week: to serve God by serving the class of ’08 summer campers. Without further ado, check out all the smiling faces (well, mostly smiling faces) on staff this year: Carolyn Hodges Senior High Girls Reid Broadstreet Junior High Boys Joshua Hodges Senior High Boys Elisha McCulloh Junior High Girls Sarah Abel Junior High Girls Jessica Hopkins Senior High Girls … Continue reading

Emmaus 2008

The Emmaus 2008 retreat was a very big success! We are thankful to God for a BEAUTIFUL weekend and very nice facilities at Highland Lakes Camp. It was wonderful to be together to pray, play, sing, and fellowship – especially with our beloved Archbishop JOB. His Eminence joined us Saturday afternoon and was able to stay through Sunday and celebrate Divine Liturgy. Truly a God-filled and blessed weekend. We hope to have the teachings by Fr. Jonathan Tobias, our keynote speaker, posted today. Stay tuned for the teachings and pictures and video from the weekend!

Winter Camp 07-08

Christ is born! Glorify Him! HAPPY NEW YEAR!!! Yep, those were the popular phrases this year at camp. Although, I guess they are at every winter camp we do. But this one was special, because we saw the switch to 2008! Of course, I guess the new year always arrives during winter camp. Ok, so I can’t think of anything unprecedented. Yes – we had a great time. Yes – many games of Taboo, Chess, and Euchre were played. Yes – I’m still sore from all the glorious football we played. You know what? I’m glad it was the same, … Continue reading

FINAL Summer Camp 2007 Post – MEDIA GALORE!!!

Howdy! Camp’s been over for nearly two weeks now, and we’ve finally gotten most of the media (teachings and videos) compiled for you, but you’ll have to login to listen to them. If you’ve not yet registered as a user for the blog, please do so. Also, if you weren’t at camp, then please listen to “The Pineapple Missionary” first. It will make a WHOLE lot more sense out of Fr. David Rucker’s teaching, and also of various other references throughout the week. It is the actual missionary (Otto Koning) who lived it and wrote the book. Very Funny! Enjoy! … Continue reading

Thursday & Friday – Camp Comes To A Close

Thursday brought us two wonderful teaching sessions in the morning, one by Fr. Zachariah and the other by Sdn. Luke, as well as a flurry of activity during the afternoon as everyone prepared their (no) talent for the evening’s main event. This year provided so much good material that we actually had to think about putting a cap on the number of skits. Who are we kidding? We could never do that. From the “foot-phone” to the crazy alter boys to the land of “Rivervalia”, we have never seen no talent like this before. Don’t forget the actual talent portion … Continue reading

Thursday & Friday – Camp Comes To A Close

Thursday brought us two wonderful teaching sessions in the morning, one by Fr. Zachariah and the other by Sdn. Luke, as well as a flurry of activity during the afternoon as everyone prepared their (no) talent for the evening’s main event. This year provided so much good material that we actually had to think about putting a cap on the number of skits. Who are we kidding? We could never do that. From the “foot-phone” to the crazy alter boys to the land of “Rivervalia”, we have never seen no talent like this before. Don’t forget the actual talent portion … Continue reading