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Camp Report: Camp Woodmen, July 1-8

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Camp Report

Camp Woodmen, July 1-8

Northern Alabama was a perfect setting for the UYC 2012 Camp Woodmen, which ended its 15th year on July 8. There were a total of 61 campers and 43 staff. We were impressed at the maturity, respect toward others and biblical knowledge that was shown by the teens throughout the week. It is clear that their parents are doing a wonderful job raising them in God’s way.

Camp Woodmen had a wide variety of activities including basketball, sand volleyball, softball, riflery, high ropes, swimming and water sliding. Two new activities this year were archery and dance. Dance class taught several styles of dance and added to the enjoyment of the camp dances.

Each morning after breakfast, campers and staff joined together for Christian living class, which emphasized the camp theme of Calling, Honor and Faith. Campers were given daily memory verses to focus on during each activity. At the end of camp they were encouraged to work on personal goals to continue to develop their relationship with God through prayer and Bible study.

We had a dance both at the beginning and end of camp. Other evening activities were novelty olympics, a fun show and Friday-evening Bible study.

Though the weather was predicted to be intensely hot, God showed mercy toward us. Most of the country saw record-high temperatures that week, and our weather was forecast to be 103 degrees, but we had a cooling rain and were blessed with 74 degrees on the first day. We had some mid-90s temperatures, but no heat records were set during the week. It was very encouraging to see God’s hand at work answering our prayers.

We were happy to have three recent Ambassador Bible Center graduates give a presentation about ABC. It was meaningful because the campers were able to ask questions and hear their enthusiasm about the program.

Every evening before camper curfew, everyone gathered in the meeting hall to sing the hymn, “As for Me and My House.” It was a great way to focus our attention on God’s Word right before bedtime.

We thank God for His protection and direction at His camp. We had a wonderful group of teens and an exceptional service-oriented staff. It was difficult leaving after a week of becoming a tight-knit group focused on God’s way of life. We are already looking forward to Camp Woodmen 2013!