When I came to Camp Okotoks to volunteer this summer, I didn't imagine that volunteering would have
 such an incredible impact on my relationship with God. Both times I came home
from volunteering at camp, I came with a greater sense of God's love and how he choose to deal with mankind.
It's true what you said about God having a powerful hand on Camp Okotoks.
 I just wanted to thank you for the opportunity to volunteer…
~Volunteer Summer 2008

The summer is over… My years at camp have taught me that the days are full, long, frequently exhausting but the weeks go by fast! It was a wonderful summer and I consider myself blessed to have been part of it. I am honored to share in the lives of so many staff and campers each year.

One of my favorite moments from the summer was our first round of American Eagle. American Eagle is a new game that I discovered through a friend. It’s a twist on British Bulldog. The twist is that one cannot simply tag their opponent. In true camp fashion the tagger becomes a tackler and must lift their opponent off the ground while declaring “American Eagle 1,2,3”. The opponent may (must) battle until this phrase is declared. We had a wild morning of tackling, wrestling, and ultimately seeing our group meld their talents together to accomplish victory! I love how games like this take people past their comfort zones and into moments of adventure.

This is a season of transition and change for Camp Okotoks. We have sold our property and have conditionally purchased a new property near Millarville. This has been a journey for the Camp Board, our community of supporters, and myself. This journey has had its share of ups and downs and challenges along the way. I can confidently say that God used those moments to demonstrate His leadership, compassion, and faithfulness.

I am excited for moments of adventure as we move and develop a new camp property. I am anticipating the discomfort of being stretched by new tasks and faced with challenges. Greater than these thoughts and feelings though is my knowledge that no matter the journey God is with us. I know that His faithfulness cannot be swayed.

Thank you for your support and prayers over the summer. Please continue to support Camp Okotoks as we step into the next chapter of what God has planned for us.

Courtney

Psalm 121

I lift up my eyes to the hills—
      where does my help come from?
My help comes from the LORD,
       the Maker of heaven and earth.
He will not let your foot slip—
       he who watches over you will not slumber;
 indeed, he who watches over Israel
       will neither slumber nor sleep.
 The LORD watches over you—
       the LORD is your shade at your right hand;
 the sun will not harm you by day,
       nor the moon by night.
 The LORD will keep you from all harm—
       he will watch over your life;
 the LORD will watch over your coming and going
       both now and forevermore.