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Camp Abaco Had Great Summer There were some happy campers on Abaco this year! Bro. Bob Cornea, Director of Camp Abaco, was pleased with the three summer camps held this year. In spite of the devastation wreaked on the camp by Hurricane Floyd last September and the enormous challenge to get the camp ready for its usual programmes in July, he reported that it was as good if not better than previous years. The junior camp had 105 boys and girls, the intermediate 167 and the teen camp 89. With help from at least 25 local church groups and many from the United States, the boys' dormitory and the cafeteria, two major projects, were finished in time. "We have had help from home and abroad," said Brother Bob, who is especially grateful to the Marsh Harbour community for their generosity. "Everyone rallied round. We could not have done it without them," he continued. There were over 25 counselors from the United States and many from Abaco. In the second week of the camp there was a volunteer staff of 45. "We touched many hearts this year," said Brother Bob, who will re-open Camp Abaco on the 1st of September for church seminars and retreats. Camp Abaco will stay open all year and continue with its restorations and renovations with more voluntary help pouring in from across the seas. |
