Outdoors 40+

As summer camp continues to approach, only 35 days left, everything continues to get even faster paced as we get projects completed so that we can be prepared for our peak time of year. It has been an awesome experience lately as we complete these various projects and watch our massive To-Do List slowly disappear and we can truly see how much we are getting done. I have really enjoyed the last few weeks because they have allowed me to get outside completing projects which is an environment that I am able to thrive in and make an impact. It is totally different now working outside and the types of tasks that we are doing compared to a few months ago where we were basically confined inside the office as we corresponded with various churches, staff, new staff, suppliers, and volunteers. Most of the projects that we have been working on are focused on the various recreation elements that we use during our summer camps. Although these recreation activities are primarily geared toward our youth visitors, they are also emphasized as a way for our youth leaders to be involved with their students and create an environment where they can bond with their students. One of the projects that we are working on completing is building a couple of clubhouses which can be used by our leaders as they take their students out to do a sleep out one night during the week. Building these clubhouses creates a new experience for our students and leaders because they can be away from all of the other campers and just enjoy a night together as a small group. Recreation is such a vital part to our programmed camps and is essential for creating a fun environment for our youth and adults. Therefore, we must be able to willingly involve our guests of all ages so that they can have a fun experience which will promote some of the other spiritual elements of the week and will allow for greater focus during those times.