Breakaway’s summer camp is almost here and we are going to be hosting the largest camp we’ve ever had in nine years!
I want to post a testimony from the mother of a youth who has been impacted by this incredible ministry.
K.B. came to summer camp for the first time three years ago. Both of his parents were incarcerated, and his mother had just been released at the time he received a scholarship to attend camp.
During that first summer camp experience, K.B. showed up with somewhat of a chip on his shoulder. He showed signs of a kid with some anger issues. He struggled at first to respect leaders, and almost got into a fight with another camper. But our camp staff was disciplined, patient, and loving in helping Kobie settle in and realize that he was in a safe place to be open about his struggles.
One night there was a particular incident where K.B. had been in a conflict, and as we worked to resolve that issue he broke down in remorse. He cried. We prayed with him. Then he cried some more and we prayed some more.
We saw a noticeable change in K.B. from that moment on.
K.B. has not only been coming to summer camp for three years now, he has attended Breakaway Christmas parties, Kidventurez outings, and benefited from mentoring relationships with caring adults through this ministry. His dad was released from prison, got married to his mother, and the father has now gone back to school to finish his education. Today, their family is thriving.
K.B. also just received an award from the National Junior Honor Society. NJHS serves to honor those students who have demonstrated excellence in the areas of scholarship, leadership, service, citizenship and character. Common requirement include maintaining a high grade point average (the national minimum is a 3.0) and becoming good citizens (by participating in service projects).
His mother wrote to us and said, “You guys are a big part of our [K.B.] accomplishments. Thank you.”
We are looking forward to having K.B. back at camp this summer and grooming his leadership capacity.