We were privileged to host the Wisconsin/Iowa Super Sectional of the CCCA (Christian Camp and Conference Association) this past weekend. Camp staff members from all over Wisconsin and Iowa traveled all the way up to Westboro for three days of fellowship, seminars, training, and rest. Nearly every weekend we host church groups, youth groups, and other organizations, but there is something very special about hosting other camp staff. Perhaps it is the fact that we all are in the same kind of ministry, or that camping takes a certain type of person, but I certainly enjoy getting together at the 3CA events.
This past year I served on the cabinet of the 3CA and coordinated all the technology/media seminars. All of monday we taught a seminar about photography lighting. Tuesday and Wednesday were filled with seminars regarding how camps are able to leverage technology to advance their ministries. There were also a number of other seminars all designed to train and inform the camp staff members.
Walt Mueller was the speaker for the main sessions and he taught us about how to begin engaging with the youth of today.
Along with the training, we were also able to get out and enjoy some of the snow too
Today’s weather was so amazing that we took full advantage of it. We dressed the kids up in their snow gear and headed to camp to get some skiing in. Lauren was up on skiis for the first time last year so this year she sort of knew what she was doing. She sure has an amazing dad because he took her up and down the ski hill SEVERAL times!
I think you can tell by this picture that she really enjoyed her time!
While Jack was patiently waiting for his turn to try he got a ride on the snowmobile from Larry. You can’t tell by his face here but he really did have fun. After Larry left he kept saying, “Go for a ride, more”. I think he liked it!
Then the moment came for Jack to try skiing for the first time. He also loved it! Jesse said he seemed to even know how his body was supposed to bend and hold himself up on the skis. Give him a few years and he’ll be zooming around all by himself!
The kids and I also got some tubing runs in, which was a lot of fun. But sure made me realize how old I am getting. It was scary!
The day was awesome and we ended our time at camp by eating lunch. Now, as the kids are talking to each other I can hear them talking about when the next time they will go skiing is! Fun day had by all.
During Christmas break we hosted nearly 200 kids here at camp for Wintertainment! It was a high energy, fun week with all sorts of snow activities as well as sessions with a speaker who challenged the campers to live for Christ RIGHT NOW! Despite some warmer weather and rain at the end of the week, it was a great experience to be a part of.
I wanted to share a few pictures and the highlight video with you - enjoy
This is a quote from one of the campers… check out how the Lord used the speaker to get into their life!
Thank you SO much for letting God use you to speak truth into my friends and I this last week at CFS. I’m a changed person, and I’m not looking back. Although the feelings fade, I’m going to stand strong for the Lord through the good and bad. I will pursue Him with all my heart. Anyway, I just wanted to thank you so much for showing us Christ love for us and each other. God is using you to impact people, and now I want to pass that on to others, just as you have for me. I think one of the biggest things I learned this week was that God REALLY forgives me, and that for me to continue to grow…I need to forgive myself. He has forgotten my sin…now I choose live my life for Him.
