by TheTwins | Apr 21, 2021 | Our Father's Children, RISE, Stories
RISE retreat Last weekend, OFC had our very first guys-only weekend retreat: RISE Guys! This wonderful weekend out at camp was the first program since February of 2020 and to say we were ready to be back is an understatement!!20 volunteers joined 18 teens for a...
by TheTwins | Mar 24, 2021 | Our Father's Children, Stories
Pillowcase Trophy All 11-year-olds get to make a pillowcase with the quilting ladies at camp. They pick out their pillowcase fabric, and then use the sewing machine with the help of one of the quilting ladies. The campers also get to monogram their name on it. This is...
by TheTwins | Feb 18, 2021 | Our Father's Children, Royal Famiy Kids Camp, Stories
Happy Birthday, Sophia! It’s Wednesday evening, and the birthday festivities are in full swing. Campers are pooped from the birthday party outside, which includes unlimited bounce-house jumping, rock-wall climbing, cupcakes, face-painting, and snow-cones. Then,...
by TheTwins | Jan 18, 2021 | Camp Akiva, Our Father's Children, Stories
A True Melding Together of Hearts Nothing tells the story of camp like the view on Friday morning during the slide show. Early in the week, campers and counselors sat together in the chapel, but they are distinct when looking over the crowd. However, on Friday...
by TheTwins | Dec 29, 2020 | Our Father's Children, Stories
Not Just a Name Counselors and staff gathered in the chapel, and Darren picked up the mic. It’s his job to get camp started. He went over the rules, the expectations, the what-not-to-dos and introduced support staff. Then he started his talk. As he spoke, “not just a...
