1. Did you go to sleep away camp, or day camp, as a child? Wish you could? Or sometimes wish you hadn't?
Yes - camps at the Christian Youth Camp at Ngaruawahia were an integral part of my childhood. I loved it. Reflecting now I realise how important these were for my faith formation - both positive and negative.
2. How about camping out? Dream vacation, nightmare, or somewhere in between?
Definitely dream stuff. Nothing better than tent, beach a short walk away, sun and a good book.
3. Have you ever worked as a camp counselor, or been to a camp for your denomination for either work or pleasure?
Our congregation in Wellington NZ had an annual church camp which was always a great time. Photo of 2006 camp at El Rancho, Waikanae.
4. Most dramatic memory of camp, or camping out? Lying in tent quietly reading when a sudden gust of wind blew the tent right down on top of me. The returning action snapped one of the fibreglass poles which ripped right through the roof of the tent. We did abandon camp for a motel that night!
5. What is your favorite camp song or songs? Bonus points if you link to a recording or video.
Ten guitars - can't find any authentic camp style video but here is an art installation!
7 comments:
Oh dear that tent collapse must have been a bit of a shock!
Love the art installation!
Thanks Sally! It was a shock. Fortunately it was the day before we were due to go home!
tent camping in wind and storm is MORE than an adventure!
Thank you for the link to the powerful art and interview.
Your dramatic memory was scary! What a shock that was. You really described it vividly.
Thanks for the links.
Interesting, I remember Engelbert Humperdinck but didn't know that song. I liked the art installation and interview with the artist, and then I had to look up the song by EH on YouTube. Glad you survived the tent collapse!
Thanks people. 'Ten guitars' is almost a folk song in New Zealand. The EH vids don't quite capture the 'downunder' passion (and the ad libbed additions). But they do capture the essence of this great song for any occasion - especially outside on a clear night with someone you wanna dance with! It was also a favourite at the nursing home where my mother lived. And a joy to watch the residents get up and dance!
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