{"id":929,"date":"2018-02-06T10:29:48","date_gmt":"2018-02-06T18:29:48","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blogs.corban.edu\/global\/?p=929"},"modified":"2018-09-04T07:54:00","modified_gmt":"2018-09-04T15:54:00","slug":"camp10-adventure-education-and-an-eye-opening-experience","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.corban.edu\/global\/2018\/02\/06\/camp10-adventure-education-and-an-eye-opening-experience\/","title":{"rendered":"Camp10: Adventure, Education, and an Eye-opening Experience"},"content":{"rendered":"

Traditionally, the mention of a summer program for high school students conjures up images of cabins, recreational activities, and educational seminars. Rarely, if ever, does one think of college credit or wildebeests when reflecting on summer experiences. These things were mentioned repeatedly, however, in my conversations with students about their time at Camp10.<\/p>\n

Camp10 is a unique opportunity that allows high school students, and now college students, to experience adventure, have cross-cultural encounters, and engage with the global church \u2013 all while earning college credit. Students who attended Camp10 over the summer of 2017 had the opportunity to spend five weeks in South Africa, living among hippos and wildebeest in the scenic Waterburg biosphere.<\/p>\n

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The tagline of Camp10, which can be found spread across its website and promotional material, is \u201cadventure meets purpose\u201d. While attention was given by the students interviewed to the adventure aspects of the experience, what served to be even more impactful than the sights or the safaris was the opportunity to meet and interact with people of a different culture.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe biggest value I see in it is cross-cultural experience,\u201d stated Bradley Trull when asked about his experiences. Bradley is a senior at Corban who served as an RA for Camp10. The American students themselves were from various areas of the United States. Helena Miller, who served alongside Bradley as an RA, was surprised by the diversity of the students. \u201cWe learned a lot about leading different types of cultures\u2026 One of the biggest things was the difference in American cultures,\u201d she said of her experiences. These differences, however, did not stop the students from connecting with one another and with South African students.<\/p>\n

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Camp10 attendees spent their first three weeks interacting with local students. This time was particularly impactful for Bradley. \u201cI saw them connect with South African students,\u201d he said of the students he mentored, \u201cIt was cool to see them make those friendships and not allow those barriers to connections.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cI would say I got closer to them than some of the American students,\u201d Anna Benjamin, now a freshman at Corban, said of the South Africans, \u201cI enjoyed every minute I spent with them.\u201d<\/p>\n

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In addition to building new relationships and gaining new knowledge, students at Camp10 also had opportunities to develop personally. For many of these high school students, it was their first lengthy separation from home. Brogan Boen, now a freshman at Corban, said he realized he had more responsibilities on this trip. Bethany Olmsted witnessed a similar trend: \u201cI saw students grow to be more responsible and take more initiative for themselves,\u201d she said of her peers.<\/p>\n

Spending time in another cultural context comes with its challenges, but for the students at Camp10, these challenges were often some of the most significant parts of the trip. \u201cIt pushes you out of your comfort zone,\u201d Brogan remarked. Anna expressed a similar sentiment. \u201cLooking back that was my favorite thing. It was beautiful that I didn\u2019t know what to expect,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n

Corban University fulfills the educational aspect of Camp10, but the partnership extends father than simply accreditation. Corban seeks to educate Christians to make a difference in the world for Jesus Christ. The education received at Camp10 goes deeper than academic education; it is impacting the worldview of its students and changing their perspectives on what it means to make a difference. \u201cI might\u2019ve had my own ideas about how I thought I would help out the people,\u201d Anna contemplated, \u201cI was helping just by my presence and showing Christ\u2019s love to them.\u201d<\/p>\n

Although the backgrounds, cultures, and experiences of the students differed, one obvious commonality was that they were each greatly affected by this incredible opportunity.<\/p>\n

The benefits of this experience can be well summarized in this statement by Bradley:\u00a0 \u201cI do not think the value of travel can be overstated.\u201d<\/p>\n

Written by Brianna Ashmore<\/em><\/p>\n

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Brianna Ashmore is a junior at Corban University. She is passionate about encouraging Christians to be more engaged internationally.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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