October has always been a busy month at South Mountain. In fact, it can be downright dizzying at times. We had over 1,000 guests on camp through our various school programs, weekend retreats, and events. During this time, I had twelve meetings, six speaking engagements, and eight events to attend. If that sounds like too much for one person, you’re right. We have a great staff team here that works hard to bring it all together, including a new program director. Mikel Collins

The battle between good and evil took center stage at our annual open house and banquet last month. Our Star-Wars-inspired theme included decorations, stage props, and costumed characters, all correlating to the 2018 summer camp program, “The Faith Awakens.” We began with a drop-in reception and guided tours of the camp, followed by a free meal served in the gym. There was a dramatic presentation of the summer camp program, a message from camp founder, O.A. Fish, and an expla

When Tina and Rachel stepped onto the Wild Woosey activity last summer, no one expected them to succeed. They faced each other, each standing on one of the two logs arranged in a V formation on the ground. They joined hands with their palms together and held on tight, walking sideways from the point of the V to toward the open end. As they did so, the distance between them grew. They weren’t allowed to let go of each other’s hands, so they leaned toward each other. Each step