Summer Camp Reading List

Dwight Mission is not just a place to play games and sing songs, it is so much more, it is a place where kids can be themselves, learn important life lessons about themselves and others, and most importantly, it is a place where everyone involved can grown in their relationship with God. Over the next few weeks, I will be posting blogs that go over the scripture verses the kids will be reading, as well as questions you can ask your child after camp to continue their growth. The more they are able to talk about these things with family members, church members, camp counselors, and friends, the more they will see that these are things in the world around them, and not just on Sundays. If you ever have any questions about any of these scriptures, I am sure your local pastor would love to go over these scriptures with you, and you can always give me a call at camp.

This year, our theme is ‘Keeping it Real.’ We will be discussing what ways God shows Himself in everyday situations. Campers will look for God as Maker of creation, in moments of gratitude, in strangers, in the church, in moments of worship, and in our prayers and acts of mercy for others in Christ’s name. All of these things can be found in the everyday, ordinary moments of life. Campers will also not just look for where they see God in these things, but they will also experience how people respond to God in these everyday instances. Below you will find the Daily theme and scripture to go along with that theme. In the weeks that follow, there will be a blog post dedicated to each daily theme.

Wonder Makes God Real Every Day (Sunday) Psalm 8

Gratitude Makes God Real Every Day (Monday) Luke 17:11-19

Hospitality Makes God Real Every Day (Tuesday) Luke 24: 13-35

Generosity Makes God Real Every Day (Wednesday) 1 Corinthians 12:1-26

Worship Makes God Real Every Day (Thursday) Psalm 96

Living in Christ’s Love Makes God Real Every Day (Friday) John 15:1-17

As campers and staff live and play together over the summer, they will see these everyday acts and see how God is constantly and lovingly present in our lives. We hope that you will take some time to read through these posts and then go back to your children and talk with them after their camp experience. Going to camp, and being in this community should not be just a summer thing. It is a year round thing. Campers will be challenged to see these everyday moments in their lives at school, at home, at church and other places while at camp, but that is as far as our summer staff can go. And that is where the parents, grandparents, siblings, youth directors, and other mentors in the lives of our campers play a role. We are all involved in this together, and together, we will make this summer great!

On another note, mail call has always been a fun time for those at Dwight Mission. Last year we offered camper emails and we are doing it again this summer. The link to this can be found on our website under summer camp, just click on the flashing button that says camper email. The return is coming, May 28. Are you Ready?

Elizabeth