Camp Huston's Philosophy and Goals
As part of the missionary and educational outreach of the Diocese of Olympia, Camp Huston's purpose is to provide a Christian Community Experience that will allow individuals to actively identify and discern religious truths for themselves.
Camp Huston's Goals
Camp Huston's goal is to enable the individual to relate to God; as a recipient of God's gifts, as a steward of creation and as a member of a Christian community.
Camp Huston's Objectives
1. As a recipient of God's gifts the individual will:
Discover a previously unknown aspect of oneself
Develop a positive self-image
See oneself as an important part of a Christian community
Discover and appreciate individual gifts and talents
Try new activities
2. As a steward of creation the individual will:
Learn to take responsibility for behavior that effects the environment
Develop good judgment that enables safe participation in activities
Develop and deepen an appreciation of nature
Discover a new aspect of their relationship to the natural world
Participate in conservation projects at camp
Develop respect for the camp grounds
3. As a member of a Christian community the individual will:
Participate in camp activities
Show an awareness and sensitivity to others needs
Enjoy being at camp
Accept others as they are
Show an increased interest in the Christian life
Learn to develop trust in self and others
Cooperate and share with others
Learn to resolve conflicts constructively
Job Description
Counselor
Resident Counselor
Discovery Group Leader
Adventure Program Staff