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High Hopes: An Unforgettable Camp Moment

Every year, camp is filled with unique and memorable moments. This year, one of ABF’s six-year-old campers was climbing a 30-foot ladder on the ropes course, and an eight-year-old camper was right behind her. The course, designed to build trust and connection, had both girls harnessed in with a team of safety volunteers on hand.

The younger camper was nervous, but the team let her take her time as those below cheered her on. After several minutes of building up the courage, the two girls reached for each other’s hands and embraced in a bear hug until they were lowered to the ground. There wasn’t a dry eye in sight.

While there was no expectation or pressure for either girl to complete the activity, the focus was on encouraging and cheering them on, demonstrating that they have the courage to conquer difficult challenges, just as they did when they were injured.

View the video here.

Bretta Nelson

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