WILD camp 2006

If you can’t tell from the pictures, WILD camp is amazing. It’s a 9-day Wilderness Hiking Program ran by Scripture Union WA. Each year, approx 12 campers (15-17yr olds) and 5/6 leaders spend 9 days together in a life-changing experience. Although I have been involved in countless other camping ministries, WILD camp is always the most intense, rewarding and amazing of them all. This year was no exception, surrounded by a beautiful God-reflecting creation, exploring Romans as we lived and grew in small, organic and encouraging community families. Living a basic life of walking, talking, cooking, eating and sleeping, far from technology, the rat-race and outside pressures, time to focus on the most important parts of life. Once again I have come back with a new understanding of God, his faithfulness and unconditional love. It’s times like this I most understand the amazing link between loving relationships and God’s Kingdom. The links between creation, God and us. Its like you experience some of heaven on earth.
It's always physically and emotionally challenging, the weather almost destroys you, and the man-earing tiger snakes keep you feeling rather vulnerable while in the squatting position!
This year a camper told me this some time after camp.
‘WILD camp was sooo good, it has changed me. I now see myself as beautiful, I see God as a loving father who is helping me become a perfect child. I’m changing, I'm excited – I want to keep my life simple’ – How sweet is that!!