Camp is different. That’s what makes it special. There is no doubt that our society has changed dramatically over the past generation. Camp has changed too, but I believe there has never been a greater contrast between the daily lives of children and their experiences at Camp. I’m going to throw some numbers at you, but don’t stop reading. You’re part of the good news. In a normal week, the average American youth spends 574 minutes on the phone, 560 minutes playing video game

The little electric golf cart rattled along the dusty, gravel roads of the camp, making more noise than you might expect. I raised my voice to compensate as I pointed out our disc golf course to my new friend Richard, making sure he could still hear me. Richard had never been to SMCC before, and he was full of questions about the camp, our programs, and our campers. When the tour was finished, Richard shook my hand, thanking me for my time. I saw Richard occasionally over the

Summer camp can change the entire course of person’s life. One encounter can make the difference. Let me show you what I mean by sharing with you the story of my friend Isaiah Gibson. As a young child, Isaiah’s family was torn apart. His parents divorced, and his father moved to West Virginia. Isaiah never saw him again. Shortly after this, Isaiah had the opportunity to attend South Mountain Christian Camp. He couldn’t afford the camp fees, but he was able to attend through o

I love it when a story comes full circle. Last month we shared Eve-Liina’s testimony in a large mailing throughout Rutherford County (You can view it here). As a young child, her parents were going through a divorce, she had lost most of her friends, and she was being bullied at school. It was during this time that she came to camp and fell in love with Jesus. God brought healing to Eve-Liina and her family, and this year she is serving as one of our cabin directors, hoping t