Friday is always a bittersweet day at camp. During Teen-Girls week we look forward to the banquet that night and the HOURS of preparation the girls spend in making themselves more beautiful! Stations are set-up in the cabins to do hair, makeup and nails. The girls bring dresses from home in anticipation of the special evening. They are then treated like ladies as they are served their meal of fried chicken and mashed potatoes by the males we have on staff this week, as well as a few others who come down for the occasion.
Chapel on this night includes the girls dancing, the choir singing, and awards being presented. There might even be a few tears shed as the 16 year old graduates of camp will be asked to speak about what camp has meant to them. Almost all of the 8 graduates began camp in tot lot as 4-6 year olds! However, even though this will be their last camper experience, they all say they want to come back as camp staff next year.
Chapel on this night includes the girls dancing, the choir singing, and awards being presented. There might even be a few tears shed as the 16 year old graduates of camp will be asked to speak about what camp has meant to them. Almost all of the 8 graduates began camp in tot lot as 4-6 year olds! However, even though this will be their last camper experience, they all say they want to come back as camp staff next year.
The 16 year old girls are often good role models for the younger girls. Yesterday at the pool one of the 13 year old campers was sad because she doesn’t have a boyfriend. Her 16 year old cabin mate said, “Girl you worry about your education first and then you worry about finding a boyfriend. You got that, education and then boys!!”
It will be sad to see the 16 year olds graduate, but we hope to be seeing them as staff next year!
It will be sad to see the 16 year olds graduate, but we hope to be seeing them as staff next year!
- For campers who have prayed and received Christ to continue at home.
- For those campers who have yet to receive Christ.
- Peace in mind in hearts, endurance, strength for counselors and staff.
- Lives will truly be transformed for Christ’s glory.
Nancy, Journalist, Teen Girls' Camp 2011
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