by TheTwins | May 18, 2021 | Onward & Upward, Stories
Tie Dye + Hope Tie dying shirts is an activity center that is a camp tradition. Over the years, and after many ruined clothes, we have improved the process to an art. The children don smocks and gloves for the task. They twist the shirts with rubber bands in any...
by TheTwins | Apr 23, 2021 | Camp Akiva, Onward & Upward, Our Father's Children, Prayer Portal, Royal Famiy Kids Camp, Stories, Summit
Hopeful Preparation Join us in prayer this month as we are hopeful and excited to be in full planning mode for finally seeing these kids and teens again! We are entering a season of retreats and camps, and after a year of waiting, we sure are full of hope!! Dear God,...
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...
