Vanessa’s Camp Story
We LOVE it when campers and their parents share their stories with us about how Camp Boggy Creek has made an impact on their life! Vanessa and her mom recently attended our Hurricane Relief Camp Weekend, and by the looks of these photos, they had a blast!
Vanessa’s Story:
My 8 year old daughter, Vanessa, and I attended Camp Boggy Creek for the Hurricane Ian weekend March 17-19, 2023. We had no idea what to expect. We experienced the best weekend of our lives! It was more than anything we could’ve asked for. We have been displaced since the hurricane and Vanessa experienced a lot of trauma. She started play therapy and her therapist recommended that we apply to go to Camp Boggy Creek. We were happy to have been accepted and thought it would be a fun time together. We took full advantage of the entire weekend and did everything that was offered, which was a lot!
My daughter experienced things she has never done before…archery, paddle boats, wood shop (her favorite), yoga, and therapy dogs, just to name a few. As a parent, I attended parent workshops and connected with other parents that were going through the same hardships. This was exactly what our mental health needed. My daughter has more confidence since attending camp and even performed in the camp talent show. We have both made new, life long friends! The Camp Boggy Creek message, to always choose kindness, will always stick with us and has inspired us to look for kindness in others. This camp is so much more than a fun experience…it has made a lasting impression that we never dreamed was possible and are forever grateful for.
- Tracy, Vanessa's Mom
* Photo Credits: Vanessa’s Mom