Camper Quotes

Camp is fun and you can make a lot of friends and at the same time you get to learn a lot about God, and when you go home you can share that with other people. —Ariel, 10

Camper Quotes 1

I like that we get to go to the pool every day and hang out with our friends.—Sanaa, 10

It’s a good place to make friends and it’s nice to go to the pool every day. I also like campfire, and the teachers are really fun.—Aisha, 11

Camper Quotes 2

I like camp because I like field games and the different activities they put up for us.—Kristina, 11

It’s really fun and spiritual and we get to go to the pool. There are different classes to learn about different things like nature and dance.—Sabrielle, 10

Camper Quotes 3

I like everything. It’s fun because they incorporate learning about God in a fun way. We sing songs, we hear stories.—Amari, 11

I like it here because we have campfires and the pool, and we get to sing songs and make new friends. It’s like going to school but without teachers.—Emilee, 11

Camper Quotes 4

I like how it’s spiritual when you get to sing. It’s a lot of fun to be in chapel.—Ella, 11

I love that there’s all the amazing classes, you’re always having fun, and if there’s a problem the counselors can always fix it.—Jade, 8

Camper Quotes 5

I like camp because it’s fun and we can do fun activities like pool time and campfire.—Mariah, 8

The thing I love about camp is that we have friends to talk to, and when you’re feeling lonely you can talk to the counselor.—Jazlynn, 9

Camper Quotes 6

What you love about camp is that it’s fun and that you have amazing counselors that keep you safe every day. You can make new friends every day and the classes are very fun.—Stefani, 9

I like that there’s a banquet and that we have our own personal space. There are many people to talk to and the counselors are nice and helpful.—Madison, 9

Camper Quotes 7

I like the pool. I also like classes and I like going to the park.—Zhoe, 7

I love rafting and the way we all make friends. Each and every year we meet new people and friends became closer friends. And not being shy and not being afraid and knowing that God is going to be helping us through. Plus, how nice the counselors are.—Brianna, 12

Camper Quotes 8

I like the atmosphere and the kindness.—Shana, 12

My favorite thing about camp is the pool time and how they cooperate with the kids and the adults.—Diore, 9

My favorite part of camp is learning skills for how to be an individual and how to be independent.—Skylar, 12

Camp is a place where I feel like I can really focus on myself spiritually and my personal growth. It’s been where I’ve been able to practice leadership and feel the closest with God. I’ve grown up here every summer.—Marleyna, 21

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