Thursday, May 29, 2014

Camp Cross Camper-Ships!

Why Send Your Child to Camp Cross?  The American Camping Association offers these research backed outcomes and benefits of camp:


Social Skills Development
  • Leadership
  • Communication
  • Participation
Self-respect and Character Building
  • Responsibility
  • Resourcefulness
  • Resilience
Community Living/Service Skills
  • Caring
  • Fairness
  • Citizenship
  • Trustworthiness
We would add to this 'camps-wide' list the blessings of immersion in an open and affirming Christian community, and learning the patterns of daily liturgical prayer and Christ-like service. 
St. Paul's is glad to offer significant assistance in the form of a 'Camper-Ship' fund for those desiring to attend Camp Cross.  However this year we have a very firm early June deadline.  This is the form