HUGS Camp
HUGS Camp: July 8-13 | Haw River State Park
For all diocesan youth events, a ratio of 1:7 adults to youth is enforced, and we follow all Safe Church policies.
Helping Understand God through Sharing: HUGS is a unique camp for unique people, bringing together young people of diverse abilities. They overcome barriers of real and imagined differences and build bridges of understanding. HUGS is about acknowledging the good creation in each of us and more fully knowing and loving our God through it. The great differences among campers and staff help all of us learn to appreciate and celebrate our diversity as we recognize our common ground.
APPLY FOR HUGS 2024
Buddy Camper Dates: July 6-13 | Haw River State Park
Buddy campers are rising 9th-12th graders who help campers with special needs enjoy all aspects of a typical summer camp experience. Buddy campers arrive on Saturday, July 6, to be trained to work with campers with special needs, who arrive on Monday, July 8.
Each day of camp includes a variety of activities: breakfast, energizers (dancing/singing), morning worship, theme discussions, field games, lunch, rest time, snack time, swimming, arts and crafts, and dinner. Each night after dinner is a different activity: carnival, talent show or dance. We close our day singing around the campfire with joy and thankfulness to have this time together.
Staff must have completed their first year of college and are expected to stay in cabins with campers, as well as serve on one of the following teams: camp life, worship, activities or program. Before camp, there is a mandatory Zoom meeting with the entire staff, as well as individual meetings with the team you have been assigned. Staff earn a stipend for their work.
Camper applications are no longer being accepted.
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