Will Smith on Camping

By Will Smith, Junior Breck School

Fall camp was only a few short weeks ago, and we’re already thinking forward to summer camp – how crazy is that? To help you get a better understanding of what a weekend or week at camp looks like, Robby Kiley, Private School Head Leader, sat down with junior Will Smith to ask him a bit about his experiences.

Robby: Okay Will, first off, which camps have you attended?

Will: I just got back from Castaway (Detroit Lakes, MN) last weekend, and I’ve been to Windy Gap (Weaverville, NC) and Crooked Creek (Winter Park, CO) for the summer.

Robby: How would you describe camp to a person considering going?

Will: I would have to say that it’s one of the most fun weeks of the summer – camp is just non-stop fun! The food is amazing too! It’s just really fun! Did I say that already?

Robby: Can you tell me about one of your favorite moments at camp?

Will: At Crooked Creek, we got to hike to the top of a mountain – you wake up one morning and go as a group up a trail for at least an hour and a half to the top of this mountain. When you get up there, it’s awesome! You can see everything – the camp, the mountains, all of that! It’s a real cool way to culminate your experience together with everyone in your cabin.

Robby: How has your relationship with Christ been impacted by going to camp?

Will: Crooked Creek was when my faith really clicked – before camp last summer, I didn’t go to a lot of Young Life clubs or camp, but I decided that it would be a good idea to go to camp last summer, and I’m really glad I did. Camp really changed my perspective on things, and when I came back, I really decided I wanted to get more involved. Club is great, but camp is an amazing experience – you get out of your normal routine and think about the other dimensions of your life you don’t always have the time to consider. Sometimes things get so busy at home; it’s nice to have some time set aside to think more about my faith and God.

Robby: Anything else you want to say about camp before we end this?

Will: I’d say that if you’re not sure if you want to go to camp or not, just go for it! You’ve got nothing to lose! Everyone is awesome, and it’s a great week – definitely my favorite part of Young Life!