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Callie's Story
With Thanksgiving upon us, it offers us a time to express gratitude for the things we often take for granted in our lives. As I think of...
Nov 23, 20224 min read
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Camp is For Black Kids
"Camp is for black kids." -No one ever I'm not one for fluff so let's get right to it. Camp, summer camp, is not for black kids. And I'll...
Feb 25, 20224 min read
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Where Are They Now: Jenny Kate, Leadership & Counselor 2018-2021
Happy New Year, Camp Friends! I have been busy finishing up my senior year at the University of Tennessee since the end of Summer 2021! I...
Jan 4, 20222 min read
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Where Are They Now: Katie, Camp Counselor 2021
Hello Friends! Miss Katie here! Since working with Camp in the Community in the summer of 2021, I have put all the skills I learned with...
Dec 1, 20211 min read
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Where Are They Now: Michael, Site Coordinator 2017
After I finished CITC, I planned on using my leadership skills to become a pastor. This was what my education was for, and it had been my...
Oct 29, 20212 min read
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Running a Summer Camp Program in the Time of Coronavirus
After our 2019 summer season, we quickly began planning and praying for our summer 2020 program. Even with all our planning, we would...
Aug 18, 20204 min read
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COVID-19 Response: Camp in the Community
We hope that you and your loved ones are staying safe and healthy during this difficult time. Camp in the Community and Holston Camp and...
Apr 30, 20201 min read
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Recovery Fund Update
In October, we discovered all of our trailers and supplies for camp had been stolen. We were devastated but determined to continue this...
Mar 2, 20202 min read
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From Camp to Career: Finding Your Calling Through Camp
Camp in the Community helped me prepare for my career path in ways that I am still learning to understand, even as I write this. After...
Mar 1, 20182 min read
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From Camper to Staff: A Reflection
I was six years old when I started going to summer camp, and from the very beginning camp has meant so much to me. The one week each year...
Feb 3, 20183 min read
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