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"Camp Eagle is amazing. The first year I went I was so scared. But everyone was so nice. Camp Eagle made me both physically strong and religiously strong. The second year I went moved me so much. This will be third year and I won't stop coming until I can't go. Can't wait to go this year." |
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-Kyle G. |
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"My youth group went to Camp Eagle for a Christmas Retreat. I have NEVER felt closer to God at ANY point in my life. The scenery is beautiful, the staff is awesome, and the presence of God is amazing! What a wonderful way to end the year 2007. I look entirely forward to this summer when I can work there and be a part of this excrutiatingly amazing ministry. This camp touched so many of the kids that went with me, it was better than anything I've ever seen!" |
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-Lauren Van Syckle |
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"Camp Eagle changed my life. I came there in seventh grade with my school and thought it was going to be horrible. I was completely wrong. I had the most amzaing counselor Katie Moorhead. Ever since then I have been coming back. I have never been to a place where I have felt so loved. In summer of 2006 I met one of my good friends Tori Renee Carr. We both love camp eagle so much. I know that this is the where God wants me to be." |
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-Gabrielle Yeargain |
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"I remeber that we had SOO much fun after the toga party (A.K.A-Disco) playing cards, taboo and catchphrase!!! It is definently something I would want to do over and over! " |
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-Amelia Sweet |
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"I've been to many pre-teen and youth camps. At each one I have felt God's presence and learned about Him. But also at each camp, I have felt secluded, even within my own group. I am hoping and praying that My first trip to Camp Eagle Summer Camp this summer will be differant.
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-Kylie |
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"It was such a blast" |
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-Anonymous |
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"I grew up believing I couldn't make a difference. No one wanted or cared to hear what I had to say. Even though God has been my Rock my entire life, Satan found the cracks and worked his lies on me. I doubted myself, thought low of myself, wallowed in self-pity for many years. And then I came to Camp Eagle in 2004. That week for me was life-changing. Never in my life had I been exposed to God's presence in such a powerful way. He was there in that place, he IS there in that place. You can feel his presence all around you that it's astounding. I have been to Camp Eagle every summer since and when I grew too old to be a camper I made the decision to work there. I just wanted to continue to be in God's presence, to feel his peace and security. But even there, Satan was at work in my life. He kept feeding me lies that I still wasn't making a difference. I was on the service team behind the scenes and the labor was hard. I was exhausted and because I came so late in the summer, friendships had already been established among the staff and I felt like an outsider even though they accepted me. One night I was emotionally drained and God told me to read the Bible. I found 1 Corinthians 15:58 and after reading it wept like a baby. "Therefore, my dear brothers, stand firm! Let nothing move you! Always give yourselves fully to the work of the Lord, for you know the work you do for the Lord is not in vain." God was telling me that I AM making a difference, by serving Him with all my heart. Even if nobody recognizes me and what Im doing, He sees it and is pleased. I was determined that never again would I think I wasn't contributing. Last summer, however, I was faced with a new obstacle. I was asked to be the head lifeguard and I had no training and could barely swim. I knew I would be making a difference, but could I even DO it? I didn't think I was capable of doing the things required. But silly me, God proved me wrong. "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me." On top of it all, God surrounded me with the best group of people to work with. Someone told me that I was one of them, and I gotta say that was the best compliment I have ever received. To be included, wanted, accepted, loved...
If you take nothing else from my story, take this: God can and will use you for His perfect will in ways you didn't think possible, all you have to do is accept. Thank you Camp Eagle for my life-changing encounters with God and for Life-long friendships established. " |
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-Jon Christie |
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"Camp Eagle is the best camp I have EVER gone to. I got closer to God, my friends, and I had a blast!!!!!!!! Everything mde you go outside your personal bubble, but it was worth it! I can't wait for it to be summer agin! " |
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-Blackberry |
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"I came to camp eagle in 2006 and have gone ever since. I came looking for some fun mountain biking and some sweet trails, but I left with alot more than i hoped. I left being alot closer to God than I was when I came, and I realized that no matter what we look like , what we accomplish, nothing matters more than Jesus. I learned that any ability that we have, we were given by God, and it is not us but God that gave it to you. Camp Eagle has changed many people through Christ and will continue to, as it has mine" |
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-Luke Allen |
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""I came to Camp Eagle in the year of 2007. Before i came to camp eagle, i didn;t read the bible everyday because i thought it was boring. BUT after i went to camp eagle the bible seemed more interesting and i wanted to be closer to God. Everyday we read the Bible and i would be so hooked that i couldn't put the Bible down. I prayed more, I read more, i thanked God for everything. And it felt good. I can't wait to return to Camp Eagle, and see the beautiful mountains that God made. It also made me relize how much i want to be close to god...forever. I felt great" " |
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-Wendy |
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"it was wow i cann't describe how fun it was and how it connected me more then ever with god and i'm going to camp eagle again this year with 2008" |
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-william wallace |
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"Camp Eagle... words cannot describe. My mind constantly drifts back to the Summer of 2007 and the closeness I felt, not just with the other staff, but with God and the rich blessings He has poured out on this place. Camp Eagle showed me that being a Christ-Follower doesn't have to be boring. Christ can be encountered on dark nights in a crowded stall when hope seems lost. Christ can be encountered on a wooden tower 15 feet high with a small hole in the middle. Christ can be encountered hanging off the side of a cliff 15 feet in the air.
Christ will find you no matter where you are, and that is the most important thing I learned this summer." |
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-Aaron Riggan |
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"I worked at Camp Eagle summer 2007. It was the most amazing experience I have ever been through. The Sunday before I moved to camp my church's youth pastor gave the sermon. He talked about what it meant to do everything you do whole-heartedly for God. He mentioned that it was a hard concept to comprehend and he himself wasn't sure that he truly understood it. So I came to camp with that fresh in my mind, and that is what I sought out to discover. I learned so many things at camp but the biggest thing that I learned was just how fully I could rely on God. I'm a pretty independent person and I like to be in control and this summer I just had to trust God and learn to totally give that up. I met some of the greatest people I have ever met at camp. It was such a blessing to be surrounded by such an amazing, accepting, and loving family (the staff). Whether I was running through the woods in the middle of the night with L.A., sharing Christ with kids, explaining an element to my group or cleaning dishes in the kitchen God was constantly using me and teaching me His will. Never in my life have I ever felt like I was where I was supposed to be, doing what I was supposed to be doing more than the time that I spent at Camp Eagle. I sincerely hope that I get to be a part of camp again in the future." |
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-Lindsay Tollison |
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"I can not even begin to express my emotions for Camp Eagle. Summer Staff '06 was amazing, and I had a blast being a part of Summer Staff '07! I originally went to Camp Eagle on July 3rd, 2006 as a getaway from my hideously boring boring life that summer. I had only known it was an adventure camp. My mother didn't tell me until we got there that it was Christian-based. I was so disappointed because the place was so beautiful, and I had only been there a few minutes! Even though my religion was far from Christianity, I figured I'd at least give it a try. It was better than sitting at my computer all day for the rest of the summer. For only a week, it's a long and emotional story to tell, but thanks to a few friends I made at Camp Eagle [Autumn H., Matt K., Zach V., Austin S., Sarah M., and my counselors Barbee and Julie] I wound up accepting Christ into my life the morning I was to back home. I came back a few weeks later with Matt;s church and fell in love all over again. I was already tremendously attached when I arrived again in the summer of '07 [This time as a member of the service team], but I managed to get even MORE attached! Everybody there really helped me along my journey, and I made the best friends anybody could ever ask for. Thank you guys so much for letting me be a part of that. I can't wait until summer '08 so I can come help out again. Camp felt a lot like home [even the tents!], and I really miss it, but I'm managing to make the best of my life at my new high school. I've been sharing my story a lot. I think it's helped a few people. I know some that are thinking of coming this summer. Maybe we can change their lives, too. I miss you guys like crazy! Don't you dare change! I'm praying for you! " |
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-T. Renee Carr [T-Rex] |
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"Thanks for creating a place where our kids can come and experience God in new ways that they have never seen before. The love, acceptance and joy of Camp Eagle are what change the kids lives year after year." |
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-Anonymous |
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"Many of my students made some important decisions this summer and I think you guys had a part to play." |
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-Anonymous |
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"On Sunday morning we performed the Kung Fu song in front of the congregation and then had them join us. Each of the youth then shared what their experiences had been, all of this from their own initiative. While most of them talked about Wednesday night, there were a couple of other testimonies that brought the congregation to tears. My wife and I, as well as our youth leader, shared some brief thoughts and reflections, also having difficulty controlling the tears.. We have some youth who have some very special challenges in their lives, and we got to observe how the power of Jesus Christ does amazing and wonderful things in the lives of those who choose to let Him have His way. Our youth have been practically inseparable since returning and this was a group that in some ways was just a little more than tolerant of each other at best before their camp experience. We want you to know how thankful we are to you and the entire staff at Camp Eagle for your committment and dedication to our Lord Jesus Christ. Many have said that this was the most moving service that they had been to in years. Some said they cried all the way through it. Wednesday night's activity was right on, but only because of the Spirit's leading and your pursuit of Its guidance." |
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-Anonymous |
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"As I look back over the week, the word that just keeps coming to my heart and mind is favor - God had favor on all of us. I think He had favor on the week because we were doing what pleased Him: proclaiming the truth of His Word and lifting up Jesus every step of the way. The result was that we baptized 15 young people before we left there on Friday. The power of God fell in the lives of students, convicting of sin and bringing them to repentance. To God be the glory!" |
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-Jerome (youth pastor) |
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"Our week at Camp Eagle was life-changing for all of us-as always. I think of camp and all of you frequently." |
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-Anonymous |
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"I could probably write forever on all the things I've learned and how much I've grown through Camp Eagle, but it still wouldn't be enough. I don't think words have the compacity to contain anywhere near all of it because I am still growing and learning daily based on experiences I had there. One thing I can say though, is how much I see and feel God continuously in that place. He shows through the physical property itself, His creation more beautiful then anything man has put there. He shows through the summer program that influences SO many kids' lives. And He shows through the people who pour out their hearts and souls, whose desire is to see Camp Eagle as God wants it. My hope is that Camp Eagle continues to be a part of my life as well of tons of other peoples' and my prayer is that God's will be done no matter what." |
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-Lesley Wilson |
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"There are insufficient words to express my thanks to you for the time the kids from Sugar Grove and I shared at Camp Eagle last week. The Lord surpassed all my greatest hopes and anticipations! Speaking for myself, I do not exaggerate in saying that last week was one of the most spiritually profound experiences of my life." |
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-Jon (youth pastor) |
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"Summer camp was a tremendous blessing, many kids are still talking about the simulation night." |
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-Anonymous |
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"It seems ridiculous to me to try and explain how Camp Eagle has affected my life. I am constantly discovering new things that camp has impressed on my life, spiritually and practically, and it would take more than this little box to fully relay what God has done through the amazing venue of camp. Each week that I worked at EQ, I came out different than I started. Each summer, the same. I have been transformed from a awkward, immature, fake Christian to a real, honest, God-centered woman. I have been so blessed by being able to witness God's life-changing work at Camp Eagle. Everything about camp is covered in God's will - they are so centered on prayer and keeping God at the center that I never have to doubt their judgment or decisions. I pray that their ministry will continue as long as God's will allows and that they are faithful to his promised Word. Camp Eagle was the pivot in my Christian life that I am eternally grateful for." |
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-Rebecca May |
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"Camp Eagle was been an AMAZING part of my life! I have worked there for the past three summers and it is such a special part of my life! God has done incredible things in my life while I've been there; I have grown a lot spiritually and just matured a lot in general. I have made life long friends there who are so cool!! Basically, it is just an wonderful place where everyday God does something amazing and where we get to be a part of something bigger than ourselves. How God and the staff at Camp Eagle are working in the lives of all the people that come through their gates is beautiful and something that I want to continue to be a part of!" |
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-Anna Escobar |
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"This summer God used Camp Eagle to teach me so much about myself and Him. I learned about responsibility, working hard, stepping out on faith, and abiding in Him everyday. God uses this place to transform the lives of those who work here, and the campers that come too." |
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-Julia Marcos |
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"If it werent for this summer spent within the confines of this AMAZING piece of countryside with even more amazing people i would still be on the path to destruction." |
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-Jimi Peters |
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""Eagle is a place where you are truely stretched and tried as a person of faith. Both of the summers that I have been employed at camp I have been able to see the change in the kids attitudes towards Christ and towards eachother. It makes my heart smile to hear of past campers who have decided to dedicate their lives to the Lord. I think it is SO beneficial for everyone involved with Camp Eagle because we get so wraped up in our own lives and in our comfort zones. After working there I have learned to step out of my comfort zones (it is still hard I admit and I still tend to fall back to what is comfortable) but I at least know now that God will ask me to things and I can't back away because I'm "uncomfortable with it"." |
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-Megan Reeves |
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"I came to camp eagle during the spring of 2006 and 2007. When I came to camp i came searching, searching for something, not really knowing what. By the time I left in spring 2007 I had figured out what that was. I found who I was in God's eyes. I figured out that I loved relational ministry and working with youth-aged kids. I figured out that even if only doing laundry for this place that the main goal of showing God's love to kids was the whole point to washing those sheets. I have never been pushed so hard and constant in my life but being pushed is what I needed. I saw God in eveything I did. If it was working trails, seeing unsaved people see a difference in the people who worked at Camp during races was worth it. Or cleaning room after room so that another group of kids could enjoy their time was worth it. No matter what job was thrown at me, I might not have wanted to do it, seeing the outcome was well worth it. I love this place with my whole heart and wish I could go there every spring semester. Words are really hard to express how really amazing this place has been for me, but this is the best I can do." |
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-Katie Moorhead |
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