06/17/2025
The Adventurer Camporee took place on June 6-8 at Holden Conference Center. Here are some highlights:
Adventurer Camporee 2025
Day One:
The sun rose high, the campers came, with tents and bags and gear to claim. They staked their spots, they pitched their tents, with smiles wide and hearts content.
Dinner filled out hungry crew, then bouncy houses – fun times flew! Laughter echoed, feet would race, joy and giggles filled the place.
As stars appeared, we gathered near, for evening worship, hearts to hear. Pastor Evan told a tale – of Derek’s bike and one hard fail.
A borrowed ride, a broken nose, but grace and love were shared, a mother’s heart that deeply cared.
Then off to bed, beneath night’s dome, Adventure club feels just like home. Tomorrow brings new fun in store – Day one is done but there’s much more!
Day Two
The morning broke with flags held high, uniforms neat, spirits to the sky. Our parade marched proudly on the scene, Adventurer club, strong and keen.
We sang our songs, our voices raised, a sermonette left hearts amazed – a nine-year-old with courage bold, Gods love, and grace so sweetly told.
Pastor Evan spoke again, of stolen snowboards and a lesson taught him. Forgiveness shines when wrongs appear, God’s gentle voice is always near.
With giant smiles and cameras wide, our group photo burst with pride. “Cheese!” the kids all shouted loud, one great big, joyful, noisy crowd!
After lunch, the fun rolled on, outdoor games beneath the sun. Six stations waited – hands-on fun: ladybugs and butterflies – lessons begun.
We colored, crafted, learned and grew, nature’s wonders shining through and as the sun began to fall, one last story blessed us all.
A boat upon life’s winding stream, sometimes smooth and sometimes mean. When waters roar and fears arise, “Be still, “says God, who hears our cries.
(Psalm 46, verse 10, we know – our captain guides us where we should go.)
The night then closed with cheering loud, our club of the year – we made them proud!
Thanks to directors, parents and friends, who serve with love that never ends.
Day Three
Tomorrow holds one final day of games and fun before we stray.
Written by: Kathleen Aguilar, Grants Pass Adventurer Instructor
