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Tammy Briggs
Scattering Seeds Among the Least of These

This summer held both my favorite weeks and most difficult weeks that I had ever faced.  The first week, I was assigned to the Explorers camp (ages 8-9). It soon became clear that I had the cabin missing father figures. One mother told me that a camper had lost his father that year and been bullied at school. Another mother …..

Scattering Seeds Among the Least of These

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Gratitude, Growth + Community : Welcome to Bri Zimmerman!

When I was introduced to Camp Hebron, I was struck by the idea of a camp created to be a sanctuary. I discovered camp through my best friend who has been coming here her whole life with her family. Camp Hebron has truly become a place where I can find quiet and stillness in an unknown world. I always look forward to coming back! I have been here for the past two summers and am extremely grateful for how God has used camp in my life. 

Bri Zimmerman (Far Right) with friends Trina Miller an Gretchen Fielder atop the Table Rock Overlook.

Bri Zimmerman (Far Right) with friends Trina Miller an Gretchen Fielder atop the Table Rock Overlook.

 I was a camp counselor for the summers of 2019 and 2020 and absolutely loved it! My first year as a counselor in 2019 was my first time ever at any summer camp and the experience changed my life. The people here have challenged me, taught me, loved me, and kept me accountable for where I want to grow in my personal and spiritual life. I have cared for kids all of my life, so being a camp counselor was a job I absolutely loved. I made unforgettable memories with my campers and formed close friendships with my fellow staffers that will last a lifetime.  

One of the great things about Camp Hebron is that they offer a wide variety of summer camp programs. My absolute favorite program is the adventure camp program, because some of the best memories I have are from those weeks of camp. These specific camps challenge kids to move out of their comfort zones while also experiencing nature. I get to witness campers as they build a deeper trust in God and each other as they go throughout their week! One of my favorite summer camp memories I have is from caving at Carnegie Cave. Once inside the cave, we ask everyone to turn off their flashlights. Without any light, the cave is pitch black and you can't even see your hand in front of your face. After everyone turns off their lights, we light a candle that shines bright in the darkness. That is Jesus in our life! Campers have come away changed and challenged by this small example of what Jesus does in our life. I love watching the campers learn from this experience. There is so much to learn here and there are amazing people beside me to challenge me and to help me as I step out into new learning opportunities. 

My experience on summer staff helped me realize my passion for serving people and Jesus. I felt called to the internship here at Camp because it has a lot of opportunities for growth and deep community. In just the first month of my internship God has already shown me so much. And I am very happy that I am here at my favorite place on earth! I cannot wait to see the way He continues to challenge me in my faith, my spiritual walk and in my relationships with people.