As part of OUTLOOK’s recent photo/essay contest, Mid-America youth (ages 10-16) were asked to describe how a past camp experience impacted their lives. Participants were also asked to submit up to three photos to accompany their essays. The grand prize: a free week at any Mid-America Union-sponsored camp. The first, second and third place winners were also published in the May 2014 issue of OUTLOOK.
The winners, honorable mentions and other entries are featured below. Click the “next” or “previous” buttons to navigate between entries.
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Adriana Sanchez
I went to North Star Camp, and let me tell you I had the best time.
I really had never gone to a camp that was so much fun but also very spiritual. I remember the first day; I was nervous because I was leaving my family for a week, but by the end of the week I had already found a beautiful family through Christ.
The coolest thing I experienced was that in one of the evening chapels I realized my relationship with Christ was not very strong…and that I really needed His help. So I prayed. Later on in the week we were singing as the sun was going down. We were all there together as one big beautiful family, and in that moment I felt like my heart stopped. I closed my eyes so I could just hear and absorb the beauty of nature and everything else. At that moment I felt the love of God rush through me. I can tell you that was the best feeling a human being can feel, and I was so happy I could feel it at such a young age.
I love North Star Camp, and every time I go something amazing happens. I hope to feel that same feeling again and pray that maybe one day you may feel it too!
