church camp

I know I haven’t written on my blog in a long time but this time with good reason! Last week I went to 2012 NEOLA CYF Conference (in other words, church camp for youth).

Beginning on Monday, 58 campers gathered together for the full camp experience including zip lining,  making new friends, games of gaga (a game with which we were slightly obsessed), late nights out, talent show, dancing, bug bites, cold showers, and many more small things which make up the fond memories everybody has of camp. But because it was a Christian church camp, we also had Bible studies, worship every night, prayer partners and key-point scriptures. Despite how little sleep I got, I came away from camp rejuvenated and ready to become a witness of God.

It was sad (naturally) to leave camp, but I am looking forward to next year—even more so than usual because I signed up for council. That means I get to meet up with other council members and help plan the week of next year’s camp. It’s like being a camper and a leader at the same time!

So in conclusion to this rambling blog post I would like to say that camp was an amazing experience for me. The Bible studies taught me much about our Savior, and worship was especially personal and meaningful to me. I will continue on through the year using camp as an example to hold up for others and remembering sincerely the large step forward which I took in my spiritual journey.