From the words of a kamper

Here is an encouraging note from a former kamper. I pray that these words bless you as you read it. Praying for you, Keith


As a young kid I had an amazing opportunity to attend K7 as a kamper. In fact, I got to go for 3 summers in a row. Being that this was many years ago now and that I was only 9 years old by my third and final summer, my memories of kamp aren’t very sharp. I do remember that the skits were so funny, the waterslide was really high, my counselors braided my hair for me, and my party outfit was turquoise with sequins on it. I also remember the cross-walk, that I didn’t own a Bible, and I that I knew very little about Christ. I am sure that the Lord taught me tons while I was at kamp, but the problem was that I left kamp each summer and did not follow up in any way. I came home to an unchurched family and was left without any guidance for further growth.
Looking back, I would’ve done a few things differently. I would have definitely done a better job staying in touch with my counselors. It is such a special opportunity to have more mature followers of Christ pouring into me. I believe that I would have benefited greatly had I responded to my counselors’ letters in order to keep in touch as well as seek their wisdom and advice. Also, I would have asked my parents to take me or send me with a friend to Sunday school and/or youth group. By doing this I would’ve been able to continue learning about Christ, develop a relationship with Him, and have like-minded friends to help build each other up! With these two simple things of keeping up with my counselors and attending youth group I believe my walk with Christ and knowledge of the Word would’ve grown a lot. Now, as kampers, y’all even have an opportunity to spend time with the Lord in His word daily through the Champion’s Walk! What a great way to grow in your faith- don’t miss that chance!
My challenge to you is to stay active in your faith. Don’t get stuck in the cycle of the “kamp high”. Seek to know the Lord more in depth outside of kamp! Find help from someone older and wiser! It doesn’t matter what that looks like for you, but take steps to stay connected in a community of believers, stay in the Word, and stay in Christ!

Blessings to you,
Sarah Bishop