While many people do not think much about languages or how people, places, and objects received their names or designations, the act of identifying or naming is powerful. Names, like labels, can carry imagery, history, hope, aspirations, and linkages to the past such as key events or significant relationships. Over time, names become part of our embedded culture and identity with very…
Camp for a Week, Friends for Life!
Camp for a Week, Friends for Life!
Summer Camp
Slumber Falls Camp continues to be a beacon of hope for children and youth of all ages with its all-inclusive summer programming. This year we are excited to announce a new camp called Color Splash, a four day, LGBTQ+ focused, summer camp experience. Color Splash will promote an intentionally safe and brave space that welcomes…
Recently I watched The Last Duel on HBO Max. It is set in 14th century France in the time of knights, chivalry, castles, and crusades. Without revealing too much, the impetus of this story takes place when the wife shares her experience of what happened to her during her husband’s absence. Ridley Scott, the director, tells the story from three historical viewpoints,…
“I’m getting high! I am getting high!,” filled the silence on the campground. Between the shouts, giggles ensued as each moment passed, and the sounds of silliness and ecstasy reverberated around the camp. I was trying hard not to laugh at the situation as I imagined what a visitor might be thinking if they just arrived on the property. A few minutes…