Gillian here. It was another great year at Kids Kamp in South Congaree, South Carolina. We registered over 1,000 kids again this year. Kids Kamp is a mega-VBS. It lasts from 6-9pm for five consecutive nights, one week every summer (this was it's seventh year!). The kids (ages 4-16) are divided into three groups according to age, and then they rotate among three sections: Ministry, Dining, and Activities. It takes hundreds and hundreds of volunteers. As far as I know, it is completely run by volunteers, right down to the coordinators and directors. The awesome part was that we had camp even though it was POURING for three of the five nights. How is this possible, you ask? Because it all takes place under a covered outdoor arena. The South Congaree rodeo is held there every year, and now it's home to Kids Kamp, too.
Justin was a Go'fer again this year, and I worked in the craft area. Our son, Alex, is four this year, so he was old enough to be a camper. It was tough for us to let him go, but after a discussion about sticking with his group, we sent him on his way. He LOVED it. Nathan had a blast up in the nursery at our church, too. They had crafts, Bible lessons, and fun games up there for the little ones. On the last night we brought Nathan down the field and Justin acted as the boys' leader for the night. It was so much fun to watch them enjoy Kids Kamp together. This is an awesome ministry, and it will be one of the big things we will miss when we're on the field. We consider it an honor to serve these kids with the love that God has for all of us. Thanks for another great year, community!! If you would like to hear more about Kids Kamp, contact our church, Ebenezer PH Church at 803-755-2883.
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Gillian
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