Camp

I love this definition that the Church of Jesus Christ of latter-day-saints gives on what a Camp is:

Camp is an outdoor experience for young women ages 12 to 18. It gives young women opportunities to:

Feel the influence of the Spirit.
Serve others.
Build friendships and unity.
Learn skills.
Appreciate God’s creations.
Have fun!

When I was in the orphanage I was blessed to have these experiences. Back then, I had been baptized into the Lutheran Church however, I had only been in a church a few times. I had never seen the goodness that being a Christian was until Hollygrove Home for Children. 

While living there, I was invited to attend the Girl Scout Camp, even though I was not officially a girl scout. 

Up on that mountain, I did feel the influence of the Holy Spirit. I learned how to work in leather, and over the years since, I been able to teach others how to do the same. I had a few friends while there, and back in Hollygrove. When I looked down from the top of the mountain, I stood in awe at the works that God had given me. I also had fun. 

Such good memories. I wish all young people could attend one of these types of retreats from the world. It is so needed, now more than 50 years ago.