camp.
sum·mer camp. noun.
a magical place where kids play ridiculous games, laugh late into the night, eat ice cream, experience new activities, meet new friends, go swimming, smile until their cheeks give out, sing songs, learn about life, love and God, find peace and freedom, and altogether have a good ol’ time.
y·f·c camp. noun. synonym: absolute chaos.
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a place similar to a traditional summer camp, but a little more…saucy — for example, it’s near certainty a leader will find hershey’s syrup from a food fight in their ear, wake up to a blaring ring at 3:30am because a kid pulled the fire alarm, take a bleeding kid to the medic because they punched a wall and broke their hand, constantly be cringing at the cacophony of elicit language dropped throughout the week, get pied in the face by their cabin, comfort the tears, ebbs and flows of camp relationships, and the list goes on, but the key is kids will have one of the wildest, jubilant, impactful weeks of their lives.
Here is what’s so beautiful about YFC Camp: Youth for Christ leaders would choose YFC Camp over any other option every single time. Being a part of the mess and turmoil and uncensored battles these kids are living in is what makes all the time, tears, and money worth it.
This week is full of silliness, games, and hardly any sleep, but it is also a week when lives change, kids come to know their worth, find their identity, and experience abundant life. To be a part of this is the greatest honor.
“Camp was the best experience I have ever had. I didn’t have to worry about all the bad stuff going on at home. It was always good vibes and we always had something to do everyday.” — Amunique, 16
