All Saints Church Childwall

In June 2009, I will be going to Texas, USA, to a summer camp called All Saints Camp and Conference Centre for 10 weeks.

All Saints is a Christian camp, located on 660 acres of forest on the shores of Lake Texoma. When I am there I will be a leader to the campers as they investigate their faith and enjoy the outdoors. As a Cabin Counsellor, I will be coaching archery and be spending time with a group of boys aged up to 10 with another leader, in the evening I will take part in worship and other camp-wide activities.

The different activities All Saints include are archery, high rope course, low rope course, water skiing, canoeing, kayaking, sailing, orienteering, hiking, scavenger hunts etc. The Summer Camp at All Saints begins in early June, for 6 – 18 year olds. There is also a Family Camp for all ages.

This summer the summer camp curriculum is called “You are Here” and it takes the students through the Church year in a week. The goal of this is to encourage and empower campers to live out their Christian faith as they live out the Christian year. A typical day starts at 7.00 a.m. and finishes at 10.30 p.m.

I am really excited and I’m looking forward to meeting new friends at All Saints, Texas and taking part in their Episcopal worship. I am sure this trip will be a life changing experience.

Jonathan Addy