As I have stated before, change is in the air here at SpringHill. Due to the unseasonably warm weather we have had the opportunity to really make some great strides on our “to do” list. One of the exciting updates for this summer is electricity! Now I understand that it was over 120 years ago that Tesla and Edison duked it out over “power rights” and thus electricity may seem like old news. However, when it comes to lights, fans and power to our Walled Tents, Hill toppers and Teepees, this is literally groundbreaking news. Our site team along with some outside help and volunteers has spent hours tearing through our earth to lay down the cable needed to provide power to these (no longer) rustic areas. Parents, staff and campers alike can rejoice knowing that this summer, no matter where you stay, you will have the ability to see and cool off.
I understand that some may ask: “At what point do you loose the rustic feel of camping?” I have had to wrestle with this question myself so let me share with you why these updates are important for SpringHill and are aligned with our mission. Our goal is to provide a safe, welcoming camp environment for all of our guests. Our mission involves sharing the life-impacting message of Christ with every camper. It becomes difficult to accomplish our mission if campers are too focused on such things as the heat or a fear of the dark. We also understand that some parents are not comfortable sending their children to sleep away in an unlit cabin with no movement of air. By adding power we now have the ability to add lighting and fans to each cabin, thus addressing the aforementioned concerns.
We are so excited about these updates and I cannot wait to see how God is going to use them to further His kingdom. If you are interested in helping complete this project please contact me at cedgren@springhillcamps.com. If you have any questions about this project, please leave a comment.
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