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children and teens are living in poverty
in Texas and more than 65,000 children
and teens are confirmed victims of
child abuse. To address these and other
social issues, Still Water ensures that
50 percent of campers are self-paid,
and 50 percent of
campers attend on
scholarship each week.
The camp works with
local afterschool
programs and other
nonprofit ministries
where students are
invited to learn more
about the camp.
“Neither the gospel nor
sin discriminate,” says
Dempsey. “This is more
than just about money.
We can paint a diverse
picture of God’s
“ We certainly
don’t water
down the truth
of the Lord,”
says Dempsey.
“ Whether the
kids can directly
spot it or not,
everything is
tied to the
gospel.”
kingdom.” Anyone can sponsor a
camper for a weeklong camp for $600.
The camp’s history is filled with
stories of campers from all walks of
life. Together, they see how their
similarities outweigh their differences
and leave camp with a life-changing
perspective. Dempsey and her best
friend that she met from camp came
from entirely different sides of the
economic spectrum. Years later, they
both work in ministry and have been
part of each other’s major life
milestones. “It’s great to be in the front
row and see what God has done in her
life,” says Dempsey. “It’s why I have
such a big heart for this ministry; I’ve
seen the eternal ramifications of
providing a safe place for everyone.”
As Still Water grows, goals include
investing in even more kids year-round
through campus ministry and enhancing
their adventure camps. On-campus activities,
sponsored by public school teachers
and coaches include “Chalk Talks” and
Bible studies consisting of games, skits,
and walking through the gospel.
Still Water will also focus on securing
more church and school partnerships.
“Partnerships with schools and
churches are so essential to us because
they help us find the kids who need
scholarships and give us resources like
volunteers,” says Dempsey. Each camp
season, Still Water fills more than 300
staff and volunteer roles. Many
campers and staff come back to Still
Water year after year. There’s an 80
percent staff return rate. This enables
campers and camp leaders to grow
together.
“We see kids with custom-embroidered
swim trunks alongside kids who
can’t afford sheets come together to
become best friends,” says Dempsey.
“This is an opportunity to expose
campers and volunteers to all different
kinds of lives in a controlled, safe
environment. We provide an experience
to kids who wouldn’t normally
have it, and see how God cares so
deeply about all of them.”
There is still room to book your
children. And there is always time to
send a child to camp through a
scholarship. Let’s make this year
Still Water’s best year ever!
Still Water Camps
www.stillwatersportscamp.com
624 N Main, Boerne, TX 78006
1 (888) 361-2631
Be A Light.
Donate. Sponsor a camper for $600 per
weeklong camp! Change a life forever.
Online: www.stillwatersportscamp.com at
the orange “donate online” button. Still Water
cannot operate without donations.
Volunteer. Each camp season, Still Water
fills more than 300 staff and volunteer
roles. Encourage a young adult to apply.
Visit www.stillwatersportscamp.com and
find the summer staff tab. Sign up. Parents
of non-scholarship campers can register
campers. Anyone can learn more about the
unique weeklong, faith-based camps at
www.stillwatersportscamp.com. Summer
camps begin in June 2019. Nominate for
a scholarship. If your ministry, nonprofit,
church, or school supports youth, contact
Still Water to partner and nominate kids
for a camp scholarship.
Campers pray at the cross during the Golgotha Run.
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“ As a father, I see my children are influenced by being a
part of something bigger than themselves. Still Water
offers this opportunity. In listening to the stories of
young people whose lives were touched by their
experience at Still Water, I was moved by their efforts
and touched by the number of lives they are changing.
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