Garifuna Baptism
It’s the year 2000. I am 16. I’m so nervous. The concrete around the Camp Deerpark pool scorches the bottoms of my feet as I stand in line, waiting my turn for the plunge. I hear drums in the background, thundering to the rhythm of my heartbeat. The women are singing in high-pitched voices. I…
Read MoreGeneral Supervision of Campers
–Late and early campers-All campers will arrive with or after and will leave before or with the bus. In the unlikely event that a camper arrives early or leaves late a counselor will be assigned to give direct supervision to that camper until the parent arrives or the bus comes and camp begins. –Counselors supervising…
Read MoreGod’s Presence in Nature
My first memory is of going to Camp Deerpark (at that time it was Brandt’s Pleasant View) in Glenn Zeager’s Packard in the evening after a day of work. I traveled with Dale Stoltzfus and, I believe, John Buckwalter. I remember a neighbor coming to investigate who the intruders were at this time of night.…
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