Morgan grew up in a family where camp and faith were part of her story. “My dad and grandmother went to camp,” she shared. ForMorgan, camp wasn’t just a place, it was a legacy she was stepping into.
Morgan believed in God, but her faith hadn’t fully become her own. “I wasn’t disciplined enough to read the Bible,” she said. She showed up to church and camp, but her faith hadn’t yet taken root in her daily life.
That began to change during her two years on summer support staff. Morgan chose that role because it felt right for her. “I wasn’t completely comfortable being a counselor yet,” she said, but camp met her there. Even in the kitchen, surrounded by a small team, faith was
practiced daily through shared devotionals and community.
“I became way more spiritual,” Morgan said. Some of the most meaningful moments were simple. “The silence that came after a campfire and then going into devotion time, those were some of my favorite things.” In those quiet spaces, sharing highs, lows, and God moments, she began to notice something new. “My God moment would always be something about the stillness of nature.”
Camp also brought life-changing relationships. “I met my best friend Emilee Ann at camp and she has been my rock.” That friendship became a source of spiritual guidance long after camp ended. And through it all, camp connected Morgan to her past, helping her feel close to her grandmother and part of something bigger than herself.
Today, Morgan carries camp with her. “I spend time outside, being still in nature, and being more present in the moment.” She slows down, notices creation, and seeks out the same stillness she found at camp.Her faith is now personal and active. “I would find myself reading the Bible and worshiping and doing all of the things I never would have expected myself to do.”
She’s also more confident. “Camp really pushed me out of my shell. I’m more confident with what I know.” And when life feels overwhelming, she returns to what camp taught her. “It brings me a lot of peace and stillness in my sometimes chaotic life. A good reset and grounding.”
Because of you, Morgan didn’t just inherit faith at camp she made it her own.
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