MSC has always been interested in cleanliness when it comes to the Shakamak cabins, but this year, a true epidemic is sweeping through MSC Sr. Week. The cleanliness requirements have stiffened and all cabins will receive a Pass or Fail upon post-breakfast cabin check. The tradition of the Golden Dustpan award to recognize the cleanest girls cabin and the…
Each of the three age groups of campers got their turn at launching water balloons across the lower sports field this morning, and there were some seriously impressive shots which cleared the old shower house, while there were plenty other fizzles that just couldn’t seem to take off. Regardless, this event, one of campers’ favorites, was a huge hit….
Lime team captain Lee McGaughey continued our daily theme of “Blessed: Joy” with our morning Bible study classes. Here is an outline of the study, followed by an audio recording: Joy (noun) — a state of happiness; a feeling of great happiness As Christians, we are instructed to even count it joy when we face trials (James 1:2). In…
Compadre Aaron Sandy introduced our daily theme, “Blessed: Joy,” this morning during his flagpole devotion: There are many forms of JOY: Comfort and joy in the hope of heaven — I Thessalonians 4:15: “For this we declare to you by a word from the Lord, that we who are alive, who are left until the coming of the Lord,…
As Monday, July 4, 2016 draws to a close, the first day of MSC 2016 was deemed a HUGE success. Once campers registered and opening ceremonies were held, campers met their brand new friends, their teammates, and their team captains, before a fun-filled and encouraging day of activities. Although rain showers plagued Shakamak throughout the day, no one’s spirit…
After tonight’s study, all campers and staff converged on the Rec Hall for the MSC Talentless Show 2016. With the intent to show the campers how “little” talent the staff truly has when it comes to entertainment, this show was full of humor and a heaping helping of true belly laughs. After compadres Nick Paden, Katie Hall, Nick Hall, Laura…
Blue team captain Eric Mizell introduced the campers to MSC 2016’s theme, “Blessed,” during a Bible study following dinner this evening. Below is an outline of what he discussed, as well as an audio recording of the lesson: “Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, Who has blessed us in Christ with every spiritual blessing in…
All campers and MSC alumni from the last 20+ years know that Sr. Week Kitchen Director Belinda Loughmiller is a culinary rock star!!!! She puts her heart and soul into feeding all 205 campers and 60+ staff members throughout Sr. Week, and this is not your ordinary food — she prepares five-star feasts! Belinda could not do it…
Today was a busy day on the sports fields, during both the sunshine and the rain. All ten teams played one game of softball and one pairing for volleyball, all with an exciting element of MUD!!! Each softball match began with a traditional inning played with a softball and bat, while the second inning involved the use of a tennis racket and…
