A Word from the Director
Adventure: The Catalyst of Camp Ministry
Perhaps you have noticed that recently the words “Seeking Christ. Building Community. Embracing Adventure.” Have appeared on a lot of Moose River Outpost’s various printed materials. This is to remind everyone in the MRO family what we are about. We are here to serve Christ and to build stronger relationships with him. We exist to help campers and guests grow through mentoring relationships. But why, you might ask, is adventure so important? Are we just merchants of adrenaline in a theme park full of trees and trails instead of sidewalks and plastic rides? The truth is that adventure is the gear that spins every other aspect of our ministry into action. Not only is it pure, unadulterated fun each time a group of campers splashes down the rapids together in a raft, but it is also an experience that serves our other two goals. Campers that have no prior
"Perfect strangers become friends for life in a matter of days at camp. These strong bonds allow campers to take their conversations deeper, one campfire at a time." |
Adventure feeds our camp goals in other ways as well. There are inherent challenges in the adventure experiences at Moose River Outpost that help build the life skills of our campers. Team work, self-confidence, and responsibility come naturally on the trail or in the demanding setting of an outdoor adventure. In the midst of cooking a meal together on the trail campers learn to work cooperatively on a project. While climbing the cliffs at Mount Kineo, campers learn to trust their belayer and often find that they are capable of more than they ever imagined.
"Team work, self confidence, and responsibility come naturally on the trail or in the demanding setting of an outdoor adventure." |
