Camp Wingmann is the cool spot for Summer 2009

Posted May 26th, 2009

Central Florida Episcopalian: Around the Diocese

By The Rev. Bill Yates

It is almost summertime – which is the best time of the year!

It’s time to sign up to go to Camp Wingmann for the best church camp anywhere! No kidding! Every student entering 3rd grade this fall on up through high school should experience Camp Wingmann this summer.

We have more fun and learn about God, too! All day long we play games and sports. We go swimming, kayaking, and tubing. And new for this year, we’ll be offering sailing lessons on four Sunfish sailboats! There are also sports like basketball, softball, volleyball, hockey, kickball, soccer, ultimate Frisbee, and a camp favorite, dodge ball.

New this year also, will be art, drama, and music lessons. Then there are the camp standards, including the ropes challenge course, frisbee golf, archery, and Wells Fargo/Camp Olympics. Yes, it is all lots of fun.We even have a great time in chapel, too. We sing lots of fun and meaningful songs and worship God twice a day.

Believe it or not, chapel is one of the camper’s favorite activities! If your kids don’t come, they will be missing out on something special, something that could be a life-changing experience. Here’s what some satisfied parents have said:

“My two children sang camp songs all the way home.”

“My normally reserved child talked my ear off for the entire drive home. He told me everything that happened all week. He had a great time.”

“I am so pleased at my daughter’s spiritual growth this week. This was her first time here and she is bubbling over with excitement. I want to sign her up for the July high school session right now!”

“I want to be sure to mention that your staff made my son try new foods and now ravioli is a favorite. My picky eater is now exploring new foods and I want to thank all your kitchen staff. I am forever grateful.”

“Just a note to say thank you for the wonderful week you provided our two sons. They both had a wonderful time and we were totally impressed with the reviews on how great the food was and the wonderful staff and counselors! I was also touched emotionally by the closing ceremony – seeing everyone having so much fun and sharing the Spirit of Christ . . . Thank you so much for such a truly, truly rewarding opportunity to help mold Christian men (and women) in such a challenging world in which we live.”

“As you know, my son went to Camp Wingmann this past week. He loved it. I felt like this is one of the best things that I have ever done for my son . . . Thank you for the wonderful experience.”

From the above unsolicited testimonials, we think you can see how popular Camp Wingmann is with both campers and parents. Be sure to sign up your kids today!