After tonight’s study, all campers and staff converged on the Rec Hall for the MSC Talentless Show 2016. With the intent to show the campers how “little” talent the staff truly has when it comes to entertainment, this show was full of humor and a heaping helping of true belly laughs. After compadres Nick Paden, Katie Hall, Nick Hall, Laura…
Blue team captain Eric Mizell introduced the campers to MSC 2016’s theme, “Blessed,” during a Bible study following dinner this evening. Below is an outline of what he discussed, as well as an audio recording of the lesson: “Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, Who has blessed us in Christ with every spiritual blessing in…
All campers and MSC alumni from the last 20+ years know that Sr. Week Kitchen Director Belinda Loughmiller is a culinary rock star!!!! She puts her heart and soul into feeding all 205 campers and 60+ staff members throughout Sr. Week, and this is not your ordinary food — she prepares five-star feasts! Belinda could not do it…
Today was a busy day on the sports fields, during both the sunshine and the rain. All ten teams played one game of softball and one pairing for volleyball, all with an exciting element of MUD!!! Each softball match began with a traditional inning played with a softball and bat, while the second inning involved the use of a tennis racket and…
During today’s lunch, Compadre Mucho Importante Nick Paden introduced a brand new recognition program at MSC Sr. Week. The compadres are keeping their eyes open for campers who are going above and beyond, helping out without being asked. When they spot a deserving camper, they will present him or her with a “Pay It Forward” wristband. Upon receiving one…
Camp is in full swing and the team captains are in rare form (maybe it’s the on-again/off-again rain). : ) We’d like to introduce you to this year’s captains as they were all decked out in their finest during opening ceremony as they were introduced to the campers. And your 2016 Sr. Week team captains are: …
The time has arrived and MSC Sr. Week 2016 registration is now OPEN!!!!! We pray safe travels as everyone heads to Shakamak this morning. The campground is pretty wet this morning, so directors Todd & Susan Hall have made the executive decision that opening ceremonies will be held in the Rec Hall at 11:15 AM instead of the usual…
It’s been raining on and off since this afternoon at Shakamak, but that hasn’t slowed down preparations for MSC Sr. Week 2016. Staff has arrived at Shakamak and canoeologist Shannon Shaffer presented a great overview of our camp theme of the week for all staff and their campers for Sunday evening worship: “Blessed – no#needed.” Here’s a quick outline…
Well, MSC 2015 Sr. Week has drawn to a close! 🙁 With 204 campers, this is the largest Sr. Week MSC has had since prior to the creation of Jr. Week (which is for campers aged 8-11). The awards have been handed out and the goodbyes have been said. Everyone is leaving Shakamak with tons of wonderful memories and friendships…
Security staffer Ken Evans and the Cabin 10 boys led the discussion around the flagpole this 4th of July morning. America’s Independence Day is a day of pride for Americans. We know that it takes a strong army to defend a nation. It takes a strong Christian to defend his/her soul. The only person who can knock you out…
