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Camp Westminster’s Dark Skies

Posted on November 5, 2012 by admin

Camp Westminster has definitely earned a reputation for its encompassing pines, clear water, and beautiful lake views; but spend the night and you will realize that Camp’s prettiest picture is revealed only after the sun goes down. Those of you … Continue reading →

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What Camp Taught Me About Homesickness

Posted on December 6, 2011 by admin

Dear Elise, I spoke in our Chapel [at Albion College, Albion, Michigan] a week ago. To explain, Chapel is a student run organization where all of our different Christian organizations come together to worship. We make up the praise band … Continue reading →

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10 Things I’ve Learned After 17 Summers at Camp Westminster

Posted on November 7, 2011 by admin

1. Children and youth take on a new personality at camp. If they arrive withdrawn and shy, they end up leading songs, acting crazy and hugging new friends before they leave. 2. If a child is homesick on Sunday, that … Continue reading →

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One Wealthy Camp Counsellor

Posted on October 21, 2011 by admin

The beauty of having a growing faith that has developed over many years of my (still youthful) life is that when God pulls you in one particular direction, there is nothing on this earth that can drive you in the … Continue reading →

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God is Everywhere! Reflections from Iona…

Posted on August 7, 2011 by admin

Throughout the week on the Isle of Iona I experienced God’s presence mostly through other people and their thoughts. Ruth Higgins was a big inspiration to me during our trip. At one point she said “we see the beauty and … Continue reading →

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CW Connections: Kenya to Higgins Lake

Posted on August 1, 2011 by admin

NOTE: Each day, we are raising a flag from another country in addition to the American flag. We are learning from our staff (who represent Northern Ireland, Kenya, England, Scotland) about their cultures. Today is Kenya! All through college I … Continue reading →

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A servant’s perspective

Posted on July 25, 2011 by admin

Service Corps. The name brings up images of happy, smiling youth going about the camp doing all sorts of odd jobs. When I signed up for Service Corps, that’s exactly what I was thinking of. I was expecting it to … Continue reading →

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Yes, we listen to evaluations!

Posted on May 9, 2011 by admin

A perspective from the assistant director, Elise… What good is submitting an evaluation or completing an online survey if nobody listens to the suggestions made? We ask the same question and we listen to the feedback we receive. Camp Westminster … Continue reading →

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Let’s go to camp!

Posted on April 30, 2011 by admin

Thank you for joining us for Children and Nature Awareness month and the launch of the Camp Westminster on Higgins Lake Blog in April 2011. We hope you learned something new about camp and are indeed joining us in saying, … Continue reading →

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