The Wonders of Camp Arcadia: Wonder #5
Wonder #5: Very Cool Teen Engages in Family Shenanigans In an abrupt shift from normal behavior patterns, a 17-year-old was seen playing the card game Spoons with family members in the Round Up. One eyewitness reports audible laughter from the teen who has been described by onlookers as “too cool for school.” On several occasions, […]
The Wonders of Camp Arcadia: Wonder #4
Wonder #4: “Heaven on Earth” Experiencing the Beauty of God’s Creation At Camp Written by Emily Winkel-Washburn Have you ever heard Camp Arcadia described as a “piece of Heaven on Earth”? I can’t begin to count the number of times I’ve heard this. Some say it lightly, reflecting on a perfect day filled with sunshine; […]
The Wonders of Camp Arcadia: Wonder #3
Wonder #3: Saint Louis Family Leaves Windows Open in July To the average St. Louis resident, July evokes a certain level of disdain due to the hot and humid conditions, but for one family, a week-long adventure proved to them that July may not, in fact, be the worst month of the year. The family […]
The Wonders of Camp Arcadia: Wonder #2
New Life Through the Waters of Baptism Baptism is miraculous and wonderful no matter where it happens, but there’s something beautiful about being able to choose a special location for the celebration of new life in Christ! At Camp Arcadia, we are regularly blessed with the gift of hosting baptisms. Whether infants or new believers, […]
The Wonders of Camp Arcadia: Wonder #1
Wonder #1:Mom Gets Two Hour Nap While Family Watches Kids Mom of three, Jennifer, has reported high levels of “patience” and “joy” as a result of the two-hour-long nap she took this afternoon. Jennifer was surprised to learn from family members that her children would be spending the afternoon away from her care. The children […]