From the Dock
In the last newsletter, I wrote briefly about Water Sports as a summer camp Add-on Option. We received a few replies from parents sharing how much their children enjoyed those experiences; however, the fact that we are a safe children's camp is even more important to families.
In my own childhood summer camp experience, I remember only a few activities - swimming and camping out (maybe this is true for your campers as well). I remember getting lost once (that was normal for me). But what I remember most is my cabin group counselor and the new friends I made that summer. Quality Christ-centered relationships are key components of a CC summer camp experience.
Each year as I go out on the road with invitations from Lutheran Schools to lead chapels and share about summer camp opportunities in Michigan, children often ask me if a specific summer ministry staff is returning. That relationship is important to your campers - your children. And it is these summer ministry staff who not only lead and play with the campers, but also present Jesus Christ and His forgiveness to them.
Below I will share a little more about the Add-on Option of Swim Lessons - notice the pictures of relationships being built during lessons, and the celebration of the victories won, when deep water bands were obtained.
Over the next few newsletters, I will take the opportunity to share some of the Add-on Options we are planning for 2019.
Dr. Craig "Doc" Oldenburg
Camp Director
PS...please remember to direct someone you know to serve on Camp Concordia's staff during the 2019 season.
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