Thousands of coaches and athletes are participating at an FCA Camp around the country and world this summer. Here are a few reflections from the hearts and minds of faces seen around camp.
Monica, Kennedi and Denyce
Campers
Name: Monica
School: West High School
Sport: Track
Year: Junior
FCA: How did you hear about camp?
Monica: Through my personal trainer and her husband, who go to my church. They invited me.
FCA: What do you like about camp?
Monica: Being surrounded by so many other Christians, and through them, having positive energy.
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Name: Kennedi
School: Hamilton High School
Sport: Track
Year: Sophomore
FCA: How did you hear about camp?
Kennedi: My brother was a camper here for four years. It stretched and grew him and made him improve as a person and in his sport, so I thought I’d try it out with track.
FCA: What are you looking forward to?
Kennedi: Improving my track skills and improving my relationship with God.
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Name: Denyce
School: Sunny Hills High School
Sport: Track
Year: Sophomore
FCA: How did you hear about camp?
Denyce: My middle school teacher.
FCA: How do you want to grow this week?
Denyce: Through the programs and people, I want to have a closer relationship with God and find people to help with my journey.
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Name: Ben Mulder
Position: Staff (Inland Region Area Director)
Camp Experience: 12 years
FCA: What’s been a highlight for you?
Ben: Reuniting with staff. We only see each other twice a year at retreats and meetings. And I’ve been at this long enough where I see little kids come through as campers and become Huddle leaders, then become grown-ups. It’s always good to see their evolution.
FCA: How has God shown up this week?
Ben: Last night in the line where we greeted the kids who accepted Christ, a girl came up and grabbed me. She looked me in the eyes and said, “Thank you. I’m here because of you.”
FCA: What can kids take away when they go back home?
Ben: They are in a new relationship. This is a long term thing—they’re going to grow the rest of their life.
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