Most people go off to camp to meet friends and spend a week away from their lives. However, there’s a camp many go to for those same reasons, but most of all it’s their home. Scioto Youth Camp is the place where most of the campers are saved and come to know Christ. They continue attending camp until they can no longer be a camper. Many come back throughout their life; whether to volunteer, bring their children to camp, or to simply visit the place they spent a week out of every summer of their childhood.
1.) The Laughter And Smiles Never End
From the minute you step into the waiting line to sign in, the laughter and beaming begins. Reuniting with camp friends and anticipating the upcoming week can do nothing but inspire the smiles and laughter all around. It’s a place that speaks to your soul and can’t help but show on your face.
2.) You’ll Never Cry More
The conviction on that little hill is definitely overwhelming. The minute you step into that little chapel, the presence of God is so immense. After worship and a sermon, the alter call is possible the most amazing part of service. Watching God convict the souls of people in moving towards Him and accepting His grace and mercy is so amazing and utterly awesome.
3.) Worship Is Indescribable
One of everyone’s favorite times of camp is the music. Whether it be a live worship team or even off of a CD, no one holds back. Every year we are continually surprised that the foundation of the chapel held out after all of the jumping and pounding to every upbeat song. The slower songs allow you to take a breath and revel in the presence of God.
4.) Friends are Lifelong
You think that the best friends you have in high school or college will be your lifelong friends, but camp friends are ones you keep forever. They’ll be the friends you might not see often, but they will always be there. They’ll stand beside you in your wedding or might even be the person you marry. Camp brings the most wonderful people into your life and they will stay there.
5.) You Get the Best Sleep of Your Life
You might be sleeping in a cabin with one outlet and a tin roof, but those chilly nights give you the deepest sleep you have had in a long time. The rainy nights bring about the music playing on the tin roof which soothe your tired mind and body in to a restful sleep. The nights may be late and the mornings early, but the sleep is some of the best sleep you’ll get all year.
6.) It’s A Magical Place
From the friendships and lifelong memories made at Scioto Youth Camp to the real mission of the camp, it is beyond a magical place. So many people have been saved, come to know God, fell in love, met their best friend, and found a home. Scioto Youth Camp is home. Scioto Youth Camp is safe. Scioto Youth Camp is indescribable.
7.) God’s Power is Evident
Through all the trials not just of the people who attend Scioto Youth Camp, but also the trials Scioto Youth Camp has undergone, God has remained unmoved and Almighty. Through water issues, undermining from non-Christians, and so much more God has remained faithful to that little camp on the hill. For that, we thank Him. We love Him. We are blessed that this is a place for anyone and everyone. If you know God, if you don’t. You are welcome. God welcomes you. This place knows His power, His love, His faithfulness. You too can come to know these things and all of the people at this camp can say they have.
