Local church’s summer camp promotes staying active and core values

Tina Sharman was the guest speaker at the Mega Sports Camp at Encounter Church last week. Seated at right is youth pastor Mark Dunseith.

The first of two summer camps at a local church let area children stay active.

Encounter Church presented its Mega Sports Camp last week with the Alma St. church offering activities throughout the week that focused on sports and games. Youth pastor Mark Dunseith said they had about 23 campers daily through the week, with the bulk ranging from SK to Grade 6 students.

“It’s been a wild experience,” said Dunseith. “There are so many kids that are passionate and wanting to be here.”

Dunseith said the campers had “a wonderful time” and learned about core values in addition to sports. They learned “VIBES,” he added, which stands for values, influences, bravery, encouragement and selflessness.

University of Windsor assistant track and field coach and North Star High School track and field coach Tina Sharman was the guest speaker at the camp.

“It was a lot of fun,” said Dunseith.

There was “a healthy mix” of children from church members and returning campers to people from the community at large. The community saw the advertisements for the camp and took advantage, he indicated.

Youth and summer students helped run the camp, with Dunseith stating that includes summer staff, junior staff and a kitchen team, with volunteers helping out during the week as well.

“Thank you to the community for supporting us,” said Dunseith. “We couldn’t have done it without them. We’re just so grateful.”

The next camp at Encounter Church is their “Wonder Junction” camp Aug. 11-15 from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. each day. That will be a vacation Bible school and has a cowboy-themed western theme. More information can be found on Encounter Church’s website at www.encounteraburg.ca. 

Encounter Church is located at 125 Alma St. and their phone number is 519-736-5644. 

Local church’s summer camp promotes staying active and core values

By Ron Giofu