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Focused on the good things
In this year of so many disappointments, it is easy to lose track of the good things. Even when summer camp is cancelled and so many major events are postponed, God brings us joy. This was the year of the remote event, and our annual hike-a-thon was no exception. We ran a physically distanced hike-a-thon…
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‘It’s a bit overwhelming’
Camp Valaqua received great news recently. As of Aug. 26, its annual hike-a-thon raised a record amount of $34,456, nearly double the previous record of $18,000. Ron Janzen, who is often the biggest fundraiser, beat his own record, raising more than $10,000 this year. Why was so much raised in 2020? Jon Olfert, Valaqua’s camp…
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‘I can’t wait for summer’
The sun is shining through the tall trees today at Camp Valaqua near Water Valley, Alta., and the a hint of spring is in the air. This time of year brings hiring, planning and anticipation into our little corner of the camp world. Sometimes it is tough to keep track of why we work at…
