Julie Fields

UGA 2019. Journalism Major. Lover of God and People

Swamp Corps in St. Vincent

Hello Swamp Blog Readers! Welcome back to the Swamp's weekly blog. Camp Swamp has experienced an incredible, full summer. We experienced an amazing six weeks of summer camp fun and learning about God's image, during which time the campers took over the blog to talk about

Aiden McLaughlin

Something I enjoy about camp swamp is the unity of people from all over. I get to make new friends every year from other places. There are often people form other countries that I get to meet and discuss the differences in our culture. It is also great to meet

Katherine Williams

The past two weeks that I have gone to camp this summer have been incredible. Even though I have gone many times before, each week just gets better and better. This week we had a shaving cream fight and that was awesome. This year's theme (Image) has really

Preston Jacob

It's been about 4 years since I have been to camp and now that I am here I completely regret not coming for those four years. Now that I am older and more mature I feel that I have more appreciation for the staff and all of the

Elliot Moon

For most people, the word "swamp" doesn't have much meaning to them. If anything, they'll think of a boggy wasteland filled with mosquitoes and mud. But if you ask any of people in this room with me, they'll launch into stories of

Sara Droegemeier

This is my second week at camp this summer, and I've had so much fun! Everyone is so friendly, and it's been awesome because each week is unique, and I've made so many new friends. My favorite experience so far was the starlight devotional,

Pearl Jenkins

This is my fifth year coming to camp swamp and my second year coming twice. Each time I come to camp, I always have a different experience. This year, my experience at camp was beyond words. I had a great time acting in the drama play week three and a

Justin Colebrooke

I have been coming to camp since I was 9 years old, so I can honestly say there is nothing like it on planet Earth. It has become a routine in my summer to travel to the middle of no where Georgia and be a part of a wonderful week.

Emerson Howard

I remember my first time at camp was week one, 2017. I hated it. I didn't know a lot of people because I had just moved to the church in Athens, and I didn't want to come out of my shell to make new friends. Flash

Emma Fellowship-without-the-hip

Hello, lovely people on the outside world! Camp is going wonderfully, in case you were wondering. I like to refer to myself as the "full-time camper", since I've been camping since week 4 and will continue until the summer is over! I love getting to experience

Griffin Alspaugh

To me this camp is like another home, I feel like I can be myself around here and not have to worry about that others think. I feel the most comfortable with the people here because we all can forget the worldliness and come together with the same ideas about

Naomi

I am Naomi. Its is my second time at camp. It has been awesome as always. It is also my first time as a disciple so it was a different experience then I had before. I love the devotionals that we do in the afternoon and at night. Its very

Madison Weber

I wasn't entirely sure I was coming to camp this week. Then, it ended up being the only week I could go, and so if I wanted to go at all it had to be this week. As many people can vouch, I was terrified to go this

Michael Howard

Camp Swamp to me is a place where anyone one can go to be themselves. At camp nobody is going to judge you for being loud, quiet, crazy, or however you are. The environment at Camp Swamp is one that allows you to open up and make many life long

Scarlett Moon

Camp Swamp is a wonderful place, you make new friends have fun and are able to have fun with family, friends, and even Mr. Jeff! Camp is all about fun, making new friends, and spending time with your family. You have bible classes every day, and they help you to

Alevia Young

Hi, my name is Alevia Young and my sister is Orion. My week at camp was amazing! This is my 2nd week and I think I like this week better than last year. I like this one better because I knew more people than I knew last year. I knew

Gabriel Batcho

Hey guys! My name's Gabriel Batcho, I'm 15 years old, and I'm a rising Sophomore in High School. Camp has been a blast this Week so far! This is my 5th time camping and my 1st Time Camping Week 4. I've had

Alexis Reda

Camp Swamp is an amazing blessing. This is now my sixth year as a camper, and sadly my last year camping. Every time I come here, I am completely spiritually recharged. Before this year, I was not a disciple, but I loved coming to hear the incredible lessons, make many

Charles Braggs

CAMP SWAMP IS AMAZING!! I have shared many fun memories at this camp and have grown here physically and spiritually. Everyone should experience this amazing camp at least once in their lives. My first time coming was when I was 9 and I have enjoyed coming ever since.

Raquel Murdock

(Left) There is so much to say about camp and how amazing of a place it is. Camp has been something I have looked forward to every summer since I was nine and I have no clue where I would be with out a place like this. One of my

Brinlee Nava

Honestly, this year at camp has been much needed. It's basically another home to me. The people here are so loving, they actually want to be real with each other, and the friendships are long lasting. This year I have looked forward to the bible lessons and especially

Carden Teague

To me Camp Swamp is my second home. Here is where I can be myself and not worry about the thoughts of other people. Mr. Jeff, the camp directer, does a amazing job of making things run smoothly. Relationships are made and strengthened here. Our counselors are personal and real,

Zion Anderson

Camp Swamp is one of the most amazing places I have been in my life. I have been coming for 6 years now and I feel like every year it just gets better and better. My best friends are here at camp and I feel like I have a personal

Kendall Sanders

(Left) One of my favorite activities at camp is pool time. I don't just like it because I get to swim but also all the people in all the cabins are there so I get to build my connections with them no matter wht gender, age, and/or

Isaac Sanders

I like going to camp because the people are nice and the counselors are awesome. Seeing the same people and counselors that you haven't seen all year is cool because you can reconnect with them. I do not feel bored much because there's something fun to