The Emmaus Summer Camp 2001 Staff was just a little surprised at how happy your were when you dropped of your children for one of the best weeks of their lives!
This is just a few of the looks of your children when they arrived at our new home for the next five days.
The Summer Camp staff is really enjoying all of the return campers. There is noting like the bond that is created in an environment that lends itself to new experiences and relationships. We are also having a lot of fun with the new Campers. So far no one has been homesick or even cranky.
Everyone is invited to check out the blog daily. I will do my best to post the latest pictures and video of your favorite camper.
If you are a Camp Parent let’s just say that visiting this blog is essential for keeping up with your child, sending and receiving messages and updates. This is how this will work:
Visit the blog, and leave a message for your camper. At the end of each camp day, we have a big worship time that is followed by a slide/video show. We will then read your messages to your respective camper! How cool is that. They will have opportunity to send messages to you as well.
I know some of you are saying “why can’t I just call them?” Good question, one of the main reasons why we aren’t doing phone calls is that it really breaks the flow of the week and a simple phone call has a way of changing the direction of the remainder of the week for many of our younger campers. Camp does a couple of amazing things for your children: For one, they are able to be out of an environment that can be full of distractions. Here at camp, no phones, iPod, radios or TV. They get to make their own music, run, play, and entertain themselves. All without batteries. Second is that Camp allows your child to learn to trust appropriate adults, adults who are experienced, trained, Godly, vigilant, and have your child’s best interest at heart. Every young person needs a few safe places and a few safe people. One phone ill-timed call from home can tear down days of trust, fun, and a really great experience.
So the journey begins. Share the link, share the love and I look forward to sharing your comments tonight!
Pastor James and Ms. Jennifer
Hey Pastor James, Ms. Jen and the Summer Camp Crew!
Thinking of you and knowing the children are in good hands, I applaud you and the leadership teams of Emmaus.
This is a very special shout out to Christian Tyler –
“Hey Little Man – We love you and know you’re having a blast”!
Mom is really missing you a lot but wants you to have the time of your life diligently sowing new seeds of friendships and relishing the journey.
Love your family.
Ms. Althea, in the littlest photo, are the campers playing the jello game? I see we have gone completely off the schedule already!
LOL (Ms Estella and I are missing camp already.)
Hi campers, thans for sharing the pictures. Tell Indya and Meriah that their family misses them, and to have fun.
Opps, I misspelled thanks. LOL
I pray for the children and counselor at summer camp each day
Wanda Simpson
Hi campers and staff,
Show Kenosha that he lives by having plenty of fun and laughter. Pure joy is the unmistakeable presence of G-d in the world.
Tyler your dad, Bear and I miss you but we can wait until Friday. ( :
Hey Jeremy remember what I told you.
Marcia Martin
Hi everyone,
I’m loving the blog. I hope everyone is having a blast. Hi Kyle and Kennedy! Mommy misses you guys like crazy. Karington says, hi and she misses you. Kai says, hurry home and she misses her Dy Dy and Bruh Bruh. Love you guys. Have lots and lots of FUN!!!!
Love,
Mommy, Karington, and Kai
P.s.-Rasberry says, MEOW
I hope everyone is having a great and safe time. Quenton, Kylin and Kyle I love and miss you guys. See you soon:)
Love Mom
Hey Campers,
Love the pictures! Hi Quenton , Kylin & Kyle hope you are having big fun . It was great to see your pictures , I almost feel as if I am there. Pastor James, Ms. Jennifer and staff Thanks so much for sharing with us.
PS Hi Jeremy!
God bless you all.
Wow ! These pictures are AWESOME! Kyle and Kennedy I’m so happy you guys are having fun. Tell Mr. Ricky hi. Love You both Drammy.
I am praying that you all will find this camp experience to be one of many enriching experiences of a lifetime.
Angelica and Brianna we love you and pray that you are have a fabulous time!!! I trust you are behaving like ladies and remember “be the salt” no matter what the situation. Smooches! G_d loves you and so do I.
Ooops I thought t deleted this one smile.
Hey Angelica, for your last year of camp we are all going to join you! (wicked laughter).
Love Mom, Dad, Rachael and Leo (meow baby).
Angelica and Brianna,
I pray that this camping experience is the best of many in your lifetime. Remember to be the young ladies you were raised to be and “be the salt” no matter the situation. G_d loves you and so do I. We will see you both on Friday!
Pastor James, Pastor Jen , Emmaus Family Member, and Camp Staff,
We are praying for your strength and wisdom, as well as traveling grace for you all as you make your way back to us. We also pray that it is God’s will to keep everyone in one piece physically and for that the broken are mended. AMEN!
Tiffany, Tamara and Evan, I hope you are having a wonderful time at camp. Daddy and I miss you very much and Nicholas asks about you all the time. Granny and Grandpa say Hi! Love and Kisses! Miss Nichole.
Hey Team !
i see that the campers are already having a G-d time!
Thanks adult leaders and young adult volunteers for your sacrifice.
And tell Brooklyn, Hi !
I loved the picture of them spinning around!
Pastor Alise
Great photos guys! The video of the campers on the merry go round made me dizzy just watching. Hey Miss Jen, I see the campers are catching on to the dance sequence already. They look great. Can’t wait to see how they look at the end of the week.
Hi Mikayla & Mkosi,
We’ve been silently looking at the pictures & reading the daily camp blogs everyday since Sunday eve. You all seem to be having a great time and that puts a smile on our face to see you all happy! I know its only been 2 days since you’ve been gone, but know that we miss and love you immensely! Thanks to all the camp leaders taking charge and showing you all how to have fun w/o technology! See you all soon! Continue to stay safe while creating epic memories!! xoxxoxox
Love,
Mommy, Daddy, & Milana
Smile Mkosi! I see you even when you don’t think I’m looking! Mom knows best…lol!
I knew that would get you! : )
Hi, Brooklyn, I was glad to see pictures of you at camp. It looks like you are having a wonderful time. I miss you and I will see you on Friday. Love, Granny.
Hi
To all campers, you seem to be having a great time. Reminds of my summer camping days “Years Past”
Special shout out to Jordan Curtis, Brittany Smith, Evan Tamara and Tiffany Payne.
DrEddie
Hi Micah!
We miss you……
mom
Micah,
Your BACK looks lovely in the first day photos. Some us your pretty smile next time
Hello Campers, All of us at Emmaus are excited to see the beautiful pictures and the smiling faces. All your friends and family (including your Emmaus family) are sooo proud of you and pray for your safety and that you have a great time. Even if we aren’t with you and your parents can’t give you a hug every day please know that G-D is always with you and we miss you!
Daddy misses Kharlynae and Preston soooooo much:-). On Sunday, daddy won 1st place barber in the Juneteenth Hair Show! He also did the “Cat Daddy” on stage. Mrs. Staci says hi
! If you are in the Mississippi delta, she wants you to know that she was born and lived there until she was 7, Mrs. Staci’s family picked cotton in Greenwood, MS before she was born and were paid only
. Have a great time at camp! We love you!
change a day. We miss you