SEP California--
a mountain-top experience

By Dennis Pelley
Camp director

Eight-six young people and 31 staff members took part in an exciting and spiritually enriching week at mile-high Camp Eaton, 30 miles north of Pasadena, July 7 to 13.

Most of the participants were from California, but we also welcomed campers and staff from Arizona, Colorado, Iowa, Ohio, Oklahoma, Massachusetts, Montana, Texas, Virginia, Washington and the Philippines. Teen and preteen camps ran simultaneously.

Favorite activities were praise and worship services and climbing and rappelling the mountainous terrain. Teens overcame their fear of heights and were challenged to make physical and spiritual breakthroughs. Other popular activities were team building, dance, a variety show and a speak-off, where six stirring speeches were given on the topic of "Jesus and Me."

Campers made new friends, and many hearts and lives were changed. We encouraged each camper to return next summer and bring a non-Christian friend with them. Camp ended with a procession led by bagpiper Zachary Wegner to the swimming pool, where Cameron Singleton and Tiffany Parker were baptized.

ARCHERY—Dick Watson teaches archery to Adrian DeLauro

TEAM BUILDING—Abel Dizon falls into arms of fellow campers.

RAPPELLING—Deanna O’Bryan rappels down cliff.

GROUP SHOT—Girls dorm 1-G.

GOOD-BYE—Campers sign shirts of friends.

CAMPERS AND STAFF [Photos by Ron Grove, Thomas C. Hanson and Marv Wegner]

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