Girls WAR: Building Trust and Preparing for the Trail

Girls WAR: Building Trust and Preparing for the Trail

Today at Girls WAR was all about reflection, teamwork, and preparing for the journey ahead—physically, mentally, and emotionally. We began the day with one of our most impactful activities: making masks. Each teen created a mask, designing the outside to represent how...

Girls WAR: Trusting the Trainer

Girls WAR: Trusting the Trainer

The morning kicked off in the round pen with the horses, where the girls witnessed a powerful example of trust. A trainer calmly worked with a horse, guiding it through gentle cues and body language. The horse wasn’t running or afraid—instead, it was focused,...

Teamwork, Trust, and a Sweet Treat: A Full Day at WAR

Teamwork, Trust, and a Sweet Treat: A Full Day at WAR

We kicked off the morning with Church in the Pines at CranHill, surrounded by towering trees, fresh air, and a stillness that reminded us of God's peace. It was a beautiful reminder that worship doesn’t need four walls. Later, the girls took on the Spider Web...

Facing Fears & Fireside Faith: Day One with the Girls of WAR

Facing Fears & Fireside Faith: Day One with the Girls of WAR

Day one was packed with courage, connection, and a whole lot of fun as the girls kicked off their first full day at WAR. We began the morning with the swim test—a chance for the girls to challenge themselves, support one another, and gain confidence in the water. They...

Finishing Strong!

An epic adventure! That would be a good way to describe what these amazing teens and leaders have accomplished! With strength, courage and grit our 2022 Boys Traditional Group has completed their hike! Friday morning the group shared a special devotion time. The boys...

Hitting The Trail

Thursday is a big day! Thursday morning the boys continued in their devotion series and talked about how God was a relationship with each of us. We are His chosen, His beloved. God wants each of us to go to Him with all of our hurts, our struggles, our fears, our joy,...

Being Your True Self

Wednesday was another full day of activity for the boys. The group started the day with a devotion. Wednesday's topic talked about being your true self. The boys heard that God wants each of us to be who he created us to be. We don't have to wear a "mask" and pretend...

Day 3 – God’s Masterpiece

Tuesday was another great day at camp. The weather cooled down a bit with less humidity. A welcome relief for the group as they continue with many outdoor activities. In morning devotion the boys continued to learn of God's creation. The boys learned that each of them...

Saddles, Streams, and Evening Sweets

This morning Girls W.A.R. camp began with an important reminder: each one of them is uniquely created by God as part of His beautiful and intentional design. The girls explored the truth that humans are the crowning masterpiece of creation, entrusted with...

Girls WAR: A Full Day of Fun

Today was a full and exciting day packed with new experiences, outdoor adventure, and plenty of fun. The morning started with a hot breakfast, followed by time at the barn for horseback riding and grooming. This hands-on activity gave the ladies a chance to build...

Day 1: New Adventures and New Friendships

Today was our first full day of camp, and what a day it was! One of the biggest highlights was our first horse day. The girls spent time learning how to brush, saddle, and ride their horses, while also helping feed and care for them. For many, it was a chance to step...