I went with a few youth the other day to check out the evening program at the Reach Workcamp that was staying on Grand Island and working in Niagara Falls. This is the camp that our visiting youth group friends from Joliet, Illinois were attending, so we took up their invitation to check it out.
It felt a lot like our camps usually do. There were some differences, but I think our kids would enjoy the experience. Here were some of the differences I noted:
- “God sightings” from the day were shared from the crowd instead of from the stage. Felt more like a community of believers this way.
- Not only did the youth write care cards to other students, but they also wrote to their resident. Loved this idea.
- Participants had prayer partners on the trip. It’s unclear whether these were from their same church or not..
Of course, the biggest thing for the youth that came out of visiting a different Workcamp is that they are more excited for ours to come. I can’t wait either.
I thought it was a great idea to go check this out! I am getting excited for you and our Crossroads kids, too!!!
The prayer partners were a member of their work crew, not their youth group…thought some youth groups may have chosen to do both.
12 more days 🙂
Jason, I was just searching “Reach Workcamps” on Google and your blog popped up. I’m glad to hear that you enjoyed our camp on Grand Island. If you ever want to bring your group to a Reach Workcamp, we’d love to have you. I can give you a FREE registration spot for your group worth $399 if you want. Just let me know and we’ll make it happen. Best of luck to you and your group.
Paul Richardson
Director of Workcamps
Reach Workcamps