Camp Windhover

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We live in a world crying out for the joys and lessons of camp. Every child deserves moments in nature to discover the mystery of stars in a night sky, unhampered by city lights, the music of a stream, or the thrill of a chance encounter with a deer on the trail. Such moments foster respect for the earth, closeness to God, a sense of one's place in the scheme of things, and stewardship of the gift of nature. Not every child is fortunate enough to spend a week or two away in nature in the summer, honing the ability to make friends, learning new skills, and having fun. Those of us who have experienced camp know the delight of rain on a metal roof that covers the heads of our cabin family, complete with counselors who are cool enough to love being with us and to knit us into community. We know that such experiences teach the skills humans need to connect with one another. The hawk that soars in Gerard Manley Hopkins' poem, "The Windhover," provides a perfect symbol for Camp Windhover. Here, we attempt to place children and young adults in a position to see the wonder in life and to begin to develop their individual vision for their art or their life journeys. We create a safe and fun atmosphere where they are free to explore various art and traditional camp activities. We design activities to enhance their skills, imagination, and discernment and to help them develop self-confidence...

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