WHY LEAD ON CAMPS?
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eading on our camps isn’t easy and comes at a sacrifice of both money and time. So why do volunteers keep coming back to these jobs? Talking to some of our returning camp leaders makes it very clear why . . . because camps are a life-changing and life-giving experience–not only for campers but also for leaders!
"A VALUABLE FORM OF DISCIPLESHIP"
Scripture Union camps were a valuable form of discipleship that hugely influenced Claire Boniface’s faith formation when she was a teenage leader on Southland SUPAkidz camps.
"I definitely learnt just as much as a leader! I came back from camps excited about growing in my faith, connecting with God more through Bible reading and prayer, and being a faithful witness to Christ’s transforming work." She was inspired by leaders dedicated to helping young people encounter a God who loves them just as they are, through interactions that always demonstrate the patience, love and grace of Christ.
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"Being around them showed me how to take Christ’s call to be transformed into his image seriously in the day-to-day." The great value of daily Bible reading was also reinforced to Claire. "Telling children how much God loves them and wants to talk and be with them, drove the point home to me. The Word of God is right there, waiting for me! The best way to get to know Him is to read what He has said, to ask Him to show me how He is speaking to me now, and to start a conversation with Him in prayer. Thank you, God, for bringing Scripture Union into my life!"
