6th Grade Camp
Every fall, we take the entire CHCA sixth grade class to a three-day overnight retreat at PVM, the summer camp where I work. It’s a blast … the students get to worship in outdoor chapel services, explore the creek and pond, do team-building exercises, zip down the 500 foot zipline, see birds of prey and reptiles up close, do bible studies, climb the 40 foot rock tower, spin around on the orbitron, and generally have a good time.
The theme is treasure … how God values each of us, the worth He’s placed in His creation, how we can value those around us, and the difference between earthly and eternal treasure. It’s pretty amazing how it hits these sixth graders right where they’re at, digging down deep into issues they tend to confront at this fragile age and ultimately giving us teachers and parents a unique way to connect with their hearts and minds.
Sure, it’s a lot of work to put together … but it’s worth every minute. There’s nothing like blending together two of my greatest passions in life, teaching and camping. And I love giving my beloved students a chance to experience a very different kind of learning … in God’s classroom!
Check out this video from the 6th Grade Camp two years ago … it should give you a pretty good idea of why I love doing what I do!
