Staff Writer

The Real World

Cary talks about how often guests lament the need to return to the “real world.”

New Year Words from Cary

A letter from our Executive Director of Laity Lodge Camping Programs.

Corpus Christi Cake

It's like camp in your kitchen! Woah!

Under Thousands of Beautiful Stars

My First Rodeo

Hope Amidst our Holy Chaos

They call their worship “Holy Chaos” at Haywood Street in downtown Asheville, North Carolina. LLYC Directors traveled to Asheville recently to tour several camps in the area in the spirit of learning from our peers. We also visited Haywood Street, where their mission is  to love and care for the homeless, the working poor, and […]

It’s Time to Tell Your Story!

Since LLYC first opened its gates in 1966, we have heard countless stories of transformation from LLYC campers and staff. Those stories continue to inspire us and remind us why we do what we do. Recent campers and staff, it’s your turn now. We want to hear from you! Your camp stories are the star. We […]

A Blueprint for Recruiting

Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your […]

The Desk of a Summer Camp Director in May – EV Director, Tom Bowyer

A blue Hydro Flask with half of this morning’s coffee disappearing quickly. A stack of last year’s schedules underneath a stack of this year’s schedules – work week, staff training week, summer sessions, meal plans. Two commentaries on the book of Matthew. Our Morning Devo Manual, camper journals, the Cabin Time Manual, the Staff Manual. […]

What Does the Central Staff Retreat Mean for Us? Beck Marlar, LLYC Director of SH

Summer is coming. How do I know? Because LLYC and LLFC recently hosted our annual Central Staff Retreat here at the H. E. Butt Foundation offices in Kerrville. Central Staff is how we refer to our leadership staff each summer. They are the backbone of so much of what we do.   Central Staff Retreat […]