Parents of first-time campers...
“We were concerned leaving him in the heat, with unknown persons in charge. It turned out camp was the highlight of his summer – he enjoyed it immensely. He talks about everything – I haven’t heard anything negative or critical from him. We appreciate the spiritual emphasis and the amount of time slotted for devotions, Bible study and praise songs before meals.’’ Jeannie O., Woodbury, MN.
“I just want to thank you for making such a huge difference in my son. I have never known him to be more passionate or excited about anything as he was during our cell phone conversation the weekend in between his two weeks at Nathanael (Freshman Work Crew, then as a camper). He felt appreciated, loved, accepted and valued – and, of course, had the time of his life. He was also able to begin to articulate his spiritual beliefs in a way I haven’t previously heard from him before. Thank you for creating such a nurturing and joyous place for boys.’’
Anne M., Olathe, KS.
“Our son (age 12) appears more confident and mature since he’s returned home from camp. He’s been more polite and appreciative of things, too. It was a very positive experience for him. He’s stated he definitely wants to return.’’
Amy B., Clear Lake, MN.
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Parents of returning campers...
“This was the first year he had gone to camp not knowing who else would be there. He made friends right away. He really enjoyed the woodsmanship class. He also was very interested in the pocket Bible he bought – he read it almost all the way home (1˝ hours!). We have been very pleased with Camp Nathanael.’’
Shelly A., Becker, MN.
“This is Randy’s seventh year at Camp Nathanael. Every year he comes home excited about what he has done and learned. The spiritual emphasis was excellent. Both his counselors taught Randy how to use his Bible better. Randy talks most about the Bible readings that he learned and how it is going to help him get through some peer pressures that he was having. … He learned responsibility (on his Freshman Work Crew week) and it has followed him home. We are not telling him to do things over and over again. Camp Nathanael is awesome.’’
Susan Z., Madison Lake, MN.
“He has come for three years and always desires to come back. This year, he tried rappelling, which was new for him and he really enjoyed it. His noncom is talked about highly. He personally extended his hand to us as parents when we dropped him off. Very respectful. I appreciated that very much. Keep up the great work.’’
Mary L., Becker, MN.
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