The spectacular outdoors of southeastern Minnesota was the setting for the North Central Region Preteen Youth Camp from July 25 to 28. This year 55 campers from six states attended Camp Ironwood Springs located near Rochester, Minnesota (about 90 miles south of Minneapolis).

With the theme of "God's Way Is for Me," each day began with Christian living classes to give the campers a spiritual basis each day. The goal was to have fun God's way and enrich the campers relationship with God

Campers had the opportunity to participate in many activities that included crafts, swimming, field games, nature and exploring, music, indoor games, team challenge and novelty Olympics.

A highlight for the children was the opportunity to go horseback riding. Camp codirector Kathe Myers commented, "It was wonderful to see campers experience new things here at camp, and that included every child riding a horse. They experienced firsthand that fun and God's way go hand-in-hand."

Camp also stressed the importance of friendship. One 10-year-old said, "It's fun to make new friends and be with people who believe like you do. Camp is great!"