Comments by Kirkwood's
Campers and Their Parents

Each week we ask campers to complete an evaluation of their experience at Kirkwood. Here are the replies that we have collected this past summer.  Many camper's can't wait till they get to return to Kirkwood. Many campers believe that Kirkwood is the highlight of their summer.

THE TOP TEN REASONS WHY CAMPERS LIKE KIRKWOOD

Number 10:  There are annual events like the Olympics and Capture the Flag that makes you want to come back again.

Number 9:    The food is excellent -  every meal was awesome!

Number 8:    When you go away to Kirkwood, you will come home with a lot of stories (and your family will have to listen to them again and again because who can say no to a church camp story?).

Number 7:     When we sing songs - moving and doing hand motions is an acceptable behavior.

Number 6:      We go to services two times a day and no one complains ( I learned that church doesn't have to be boring)!

Number 5:      Campfires became a place where we felt good about talking about our problems and our faith.

Number 4:      Counselors are always there for you and we had some interesting conversations.

Number 3:      Kirkwood is a great place to make good friends.

Number 2:      When I arrived at camp the first week, I wondered if it was going to be boring but I caught the Kirkwood bug and I wanted to go again and again (but I only got the chance to go once more).

And the Number 1 reason I like Kirkwood Camp is that:

It is a positive place to grow in your faith (and my mom didn't even twist my arm on this one).

More comments from campers & parents:

"On a scale of 1 to 10, 10 being the highest, I would rate Camp Kirkwood as a 10+."

"He told us some very heart warming Bible stories and he is reading the Bible all on his own more."

"As long as I can remember, Kirkwood Camp has been the backbone of my life, the building block of my youth and the highlight of my summer. It has shaped my outlook on life, formed me into a devoted Christian and helped mold me into the person I am today."

"Kirkwood has taught me how to accept God into my life and apply His Word to life. It has taught me to accept others, no matter who they are. I have been guided in how to forgive, teach and live for God's glory."

"At Kirkwood, you can sense God all around you. It gives you an immense feeling of freedom and peace."