| Philosophy and Goals |
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"My oldest son
attended Camp Huston 3 years in a row, and my youngest is
already excited about his 3rd trip next year, so
you are doing everything right."
Camper Parent |
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As part of the missionary and educational outreach of the
Diocese of Olympia,
Camp Huston provides a Christian
Community Experience that allows individuals to
actively
identify and discern religious truths for themselves.
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. |
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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 |
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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
Develops 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 |
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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 |
