CAMP AWESOME

by Brooks Boyetton Posted on

Our annual favorite three days of the year took place in early July. We loaded up 40 campers and adults and headed to Hidden Falls Ranch for hiking, swimming, climbing, S’mores, archery, worship, and more fun that should be legal.

Camp Awesome truly is something the kids look forward to and ask about year round. There’s something powerful about getting kids out of the chaos and influences of day-to-day life and into nature, surrounded by friends and adults who truly care about them. The kids learn to be brave and adventurous. They learn how to make new friends. And, most importantly, they learn about a God who truly loves them and desires a relationship with them.

We are so thankful to all who give so we can put this camp on each year, and to Hidden Falls Ranch for graciously hosting us. We’re thankful to Southwest Church of Christ for providing vans and the chaplains of Baptist Community Services for serving as drivers of those vans. And most of all, thanks to our team of volunteers who braved three days of craziness (and heat!) in order to help our kids make memories that will last a lifetime.

Campfire and prayer time.
You can’t have a campfire without S’mores.
Night swimming is fun, even when the water is cold and the clouds have rolled in.
JuJu overcame her fear of horses on her final year as a camper. We’re so proud of her!
Waiting to climb the wall.
The boys learned some archery skills.
The toughest climb of the Super Hike.
3/4 of the way through the super hike leads to a great place for a photo!
The guys would play “GaGa” the enire three days if we let them.
Three delicious meals each day is a real perk to Camp Awesome!
It’s always fun to find a horny toad!
GellyBall wars were a hit.
Jimi and Festus are original Camp Awesome campers who come back to lead. That’s what it’s about!
We had an incredible night of worship led by our good friend Rob!
The Purple Boys
The Orange Boys
The Lime Green Girls
The Blue Girls