Community Roots Day Camp

​For one week in July, the walls of St. John’s resonated with the sounds of campers and volunteers as together we played, sang, created, and shared stories of Christ’s light in the world. We connected with ourselves, one another, our community and God.
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Two dynamic young facilitators, Leah Marshall and Sophie Ashton, led this diverse group of 12 campers and 12 volunteers ranging in age from 6 to 86, in a fun and engaging program. We learned about creation care as we made “bee sippers” to provide bees with essential water sources in our gardens. We engaged with the L’Arche community to make candles, create a vibrant mural, and share a social time together. We celebrated the week with family and friends at a closing cook out, making pizzas at the Front Street Community Oven.

Memories were made at every turn. There was wonder as the campers discovered the eagles in our tree. There were glees of laughter as campers were up to their elbows in paint. There was a curiosity about the church building and its meaning. We witnessed simple acts of kindness, older children being patient with younger ones, and remarkable sharing and cooperation. It was a week full of light. It was a community of love where all belonged.
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A project fully funded by the Anglican Diocese of Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island, Community Roots both encourages young people to grow in their faith – or to learn about Christianity for the first time – and develops leadership capacity in communities so that meaningful, local ministry can continue to happen for children and youth.

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