3 Lessons I learned at Eagle Lake Camps

My name is Timmy Seo. I was a Program Coach (Summer Leadership) for the Yellow Team this summer under the direction of Lindsey Brown and with the co laboring with Katie Crawford, Alaina Fay and Rylan Underwood. My first year as a Eagle Lake Counselor was my summer of 2014, the summer of 2019 was my 4th.

I was finishing my freshmen year at Iowa State University and I had no idea what I was going to be doing during the summer. Jesse, a good friend in my class, told me that Ishould join him at Eagle Lake Camps for summer. I applied online. Laurie (a full time staff member) contacted me RIGHT away. We set a time and a date for the interview. However, I forgot there was an hour difference between Iowa and Colorado and had just got out of the shower with wet (short) hair. I remember my first interaction with Eagle Lake was a Skype interview drenched in water with Laurie. But, in the end, I was offered a job as a counselor. I was put on a Day Camp On Location Team that would travel around the Midwest.

The summer of 2014 was the most difficult summer of my life. I am not exaggerating. I am a prideful, skeptical and an arrogant person to the core. Through the grace of the LORD, I have gotten a lot better at shedding these qualities. But let us imagine a person like me in a team that requires, trust, humility and an environment of servitude. People applying in 2019 would say, “That is a huge NO for me dawg”.

But, I would like to compare my summer of 2014 as a counselor to the gold purification process. According to a trusty online source, “Gold is heated to over 1000 degrees F, which removes sulfide and carbon…” (sciencing.com). God used that summer to refine me. He showed me my brokenness. He humbled me and revealed how he heals this brokenness of mine with his Covenant love and through His people.

Donʼt get me wrong, I was still a trouble maker but as I take a step back, I see the hands of God in the summer of 2014. Let me share what the Lord has taught me through Eagle Lake Camps.

FIRST: Good feelings will not free us. Ecstatic experiences will not free us. Getting “high on Jesus” will not free us. Our Lord himself, made it unmistakably clear that that the knowledge of the truth will set us free. (See John 8:32) But, in order myself to know the truth, I need to love THE truth first.

SECOND: Cling on to the truth and treasure and live the Gospel out to the core. Genuine faith in Christ will always result in a grateful joy that produces life change. Think about it… We get to live the life of servant for the summer. What kind of honor that is that we get to do that in this post-modern age that encourages pride and vainglory?

THRID: Letting the Word of God and Jesus’ work on the cross change you from the inside out is NOT easy. But, I am constantly reminded that I am loved for Christ’s sake, not because my heart and life are perfect (HAH). Without God’s words of grace to build each other up (See Acts 20:32), I was constantly falling into false guilt or false innocence. It is true that both an over scrupulous conscience and a numb conscience are ways that my heart continues its self-salvation project. They are both ways of reusing to believe that I am saved by sheer grace through Christ. Drilling the Gospel down into my inmost being by the power of His Spirit and the Community was a huge lesson I learned at Eagle Lake.

Standing Shoulder to Shoulder. Lifting others with Love. Living in the House of the Lord.

Yes. It is exhausting to clap and dance to “Church Clap” every morning with children. Yes. It is exhausting to tear down the rock wall for the 50th time.

But Behold! What manner of love the Father hath bestowed upon us, that we should be called the sons (children) of God. Because we are (see 1 John 3:1). This summer… for the last time. I get to serve the children intentionally because that is the manner of love that I have received from my Father in Heaven. Who is infinitely wise. Who is infinitely just. Who is infinitely loving.

To any staff applying or coming out this summer, let me summarize.

This summer is not about me. It is not about you.

It is about the Children.

It is about the Community.

It is about Christ and His Church.

So, come on out and let us serve the Kingdom together.

Program	Dates	Ages	Price	Availability
Jul 23 – Jul 28
Excursions 2 Ages: 13-15 Price: $775	Jul 23 – Jul 28	13-15	$775	Available
Jun 4 – Jun 9
(REZ)ident Camp Ages: 8–14 Price: $675	Jun 4 – Jun 9	8–14	$675	Available
Jun 11 – Jun 16
(REZ)ident Camp Ages: 8–14 Price: $750	Jun 11 – Jun 16	8–14	$750	Available
Jun 18 – Jun 23
Excursions 1 Ages: 12-14 Price: $775	Jun 18 – Jun 23	12-14	$775	Available
Excursions 2 Ages: 13-15 Price: $775	Jun 18 – Jun 23	13-15	$775	Available
Excursions 3 Ages: 14-16 Price: $775	Jun 18 – Jun 23	14-16	$775	Available
Excursions 4 Ages: 15-17 Price: $1,300	Jun 18 – Jun 30	15-17	$1,300	Available
(REZ)ident Camp Ages: 8–14 Price: $750	Jun 18 – Jun 23	8–14	$750	Available
Jun 25 – Jun 30
Excursions 1 Ages: 12-14 Price: $775	Jun 25 – Jun 30	12-14	$775	Available
Excursions 2 Ages: 13-15 Price: $775	Jun 25 – Jun 30	13-15	$775	Available
Excursions 3 Ages: 14-16 Price: $775	Jun 25 – Jun 30	14-16	$775	Available
(REZ)ident Camp Ages: 8–14 Price: $750	Jun 25 – Jun 30	8–14	$750	Available
Jul 2 – Jul 7
Excursions 1 Ages: 12-14 Price: $775	Jul 2 – Jul 7	12-14	$775	Available
Excursions 2 Ages: 13-15 Price: $775	Jul 2 – Jul 7	13-15	$775	Available
Excursions 3 Ages: 14-16 Price: $775	Jul 2 – Jul 7	14-16	$775	Available
Jul 9 – Jul 14
Excursions 1 Ages: 12-14 Price: $775	Jul 9 – Jul 14	12-14	$775	Available
Excursions 2 Ages: 13-15 Price: $775	Jul 9 – Jul 14	13-15	$775	Available
Excursions 3 Ages: 14-16 Price: $775	Jul 9 – Jul 14	14-16	$775	Available
(REZ)ident Camp Ages: 8–14 Price: $750	Jul 9 – Jul 14	8–14	$750	Available
Jul 16 – Jul 21
Excursions 1 Ages: 12-14 Price: $775	Jul 16 – Jul 21	12-14	$775	Available
Excursions 2 Ages: 13-15 Price: $775	Jul 16 – Jul 21	13-15	$775	Available
Excursions 3 Ages: 14-16 Price: $775	Jul 16 – Jul 21	14-16	$775	Available
Excursions 4 Ages: 15-17 Price: $1,300	Jul 16 – Jul 28	15-17	$1,300	Available
(REZ)ident Camp Ages: 8–14 Price: $750	Jul 16 – Jul 21	8–14	$750	Available
Jul 23 – Jul 28
Excursions 1 Ages: 12-14 Price: $775	Jul 23 – Jul 28	12-14	$775	Available
Excursions 3 Ages: 14-16 Price: $775	Jul 23 – Jul 28	14-16	$775	Available
(REZ)ident Camp Ages: 8–14 Price: $750	Jul 23 – Jul 28	8–14	$750	Available
Jul 30 – Aug 4
Excursions 1 Ages: 12-14 Price: $775	Jul 30 – Aug 4	12-14	$775	Available
Excursions 2 Ages: 13-15 Price: $775	Jul 30 – Aug 4	13-15	$775	Available
Excursions 3 Ages: 14-16 Price: $775	Jul 30 – Aug 4	14-16	$775	Available
(REZ)ident Camp Ages: 8–14 Price: $750	Jul 30 – Aug 4	8–14	$750	Available
Aug 6 – Aug 11
Excursions 1 Ages: 12-14 Price: $775	Aug 6 – Aug 11	12-14	$775	Available
Excursions 2 Ages: 13-15 Price: $775	Aug 6 – Aug 11	13-15	$775	Available
Excursions 3 Ages: 14-16 Price: $775	Aug 6 – Aug 11	14-16	$775	Available
(REZ)ident Camp Ages: 8–14 Price: $675	Aug 6 – Aug 11	8–14	$675	Available
Jun 1 – Jun 6
Base Camp (ages 8 - 11) Ages: 8–11 Price: $649	Jun 1 – Jun 6	8–11	$649	Available
Ascent (ages 11 - 14) Ages: 11-14 Price: $649	Jun 1 – Jun 6	11-14	$649	Available
Highlands (ages 14 - 17) Ages: 14-17 Price: $649	Jun 1 – Jun 6	14-17	$649	Available
Jun 8 – Jun 13
Base Camp (ages 8 - 11) Ages: 8–11 Price: $649	Jun 8 – Jun 13	8–11	$649	Available
Ascent (ages 11 - 14) Ages: 11-14 Price: $649	Jun 8 – Jun 13	11-14	$649	Available
Highlands (ages 14 - 17) Ages: 14-17 Price: $649	Jun 8 – Jun 13	14-17	$649	Available
Jun 15 – Jun 20
Base Camp (ages 8 - 11) Ages: 8–11 Price: $799	Jun 15 – Jun 20	8–11	$799	Available
Ascent (ages 11 - 14) Ages: 11-14 Price: $799	Jun 15 – Jun 20	11-14	$799	Available
Highlands (ages 14 - 17) Ages: 14-17 Price: $799	Jun 15 – Jun 20	14-17	$799	Available
Rocky Mountain Challenge Ages: 15–17 Price: $1,400	Jun 15 – Jun 27	15–17	$1,400	Available
Jun 22 – Jun 27
Base Camp (ages 8 - 11) Ages: 8–11 Price: $799	Jun 22 – Jun 27	8–11	$799	Available
Ascent (ages 11 - 14) Ages: 11-14 Price: $849	Jun 22 – Jun 27	11-14	$849	Available
Highlands (ages 14 - 17) Ages: 14-17 Price: $849	Jun 22 – Jun 27	14-17	$849	Available
Jun 29 – Jul 2
Base Camp (ages 8 - 11) Ages: 8–11 Price: $599	Jun 29 – Jul 2	8–11	$599	Available
Ascent (ages 11 - 14) Ages: 11-14 Price: $599	Jun 29 – Jul 2	11-14	$599	Available
Jul 6 – Jul 11
Base Camp (ages 8 - 11) Ages: 8–11 Price: $799	Jul 6 – Jul 11	8–11	$799	Available
Ascent (ages 11 - 14) Ages: 11-14 Price: $849	Jul 6 – Jul 11	11-14	$849	Available
Highlands (ages 14 - 17) Ages: 14-17 Price: $849	Jul 6 – Jul 11	14-17	$849	Available
Parent + Teen Trek Ages: 13–17, Parent Price: $750 Per Person	Jul 6 – Jul 11	13–17, Parent	$750 Per Person	Available
Jul 13 – Jul 18
Base Camp (ages 8 - 11) Ages: 8–11 Price: $849	Jul 13 – Jul 18	8–11	$849	Available
Ascent (ages 11 - 14) Ages: 11-14 Price: $849	Jul 13 – Jul 18	11-14	$849	Available
Highlands (ages 14 - 17) Ages: 14-17 Price: $849	Jul 13 – Jul 18	14-17	$849	Available
Parent + Teen Trek Ages: 13–17, Parent Price: $750 Per Person	Jul 13 – Jul 18	13–17, Parent	$750 Per Person	Available
Jul 20 – Jul 25
Base Camp (ages 8 - 11) Ages: 8–11 Price: $849	Jul 20 – Jul 25	8–11	$849	Available
Ascent (ages 11 - 14) Ages: 11-14 Price: $849	Jul 20 – Jul 25	11-14	$849	Available
Highlands (ages 14 - 17) Ages: 14-17 Price: $849	Jul 20 – Jul 25	14-17	$849	Available
Rocky Mountain Challenge Ages: 15–17 Price: $1,400	Jul 20 – Aug 1	15–17	$1,400	Available
Jul 27 – Aug 1
Base Camp (ages 8 - 11) Ages: 8–11 Price: $799	Jul 27 – Aug 1	8–11	$799	Available
Ascent (ages 11 - 14) Ages: 11-14 Price: $849	Jul 27 – Aug 1	11-14	$849	Available
Highlands (ages 14 - 17) Ages: 14-17 Price: $849	Jul 27 – Aug 1	14-17	$849	Available
Aug 3 – Aug 8
Base Camp (ages 8 - 11) Ages: 8–11 Price: $799	Aug 3 – Aug 8	8–11	$799	Available
Ascent (ages 11 - 14) Ages: 11-14 Price: $849	Aug 3 – Aug 8	11-14	$849	Available
Highlands (ages 14 - 17) Ages: 14-17 Price: $699	Aug 3 – Aug 8	14-17	$699	Available
Aug 29 – Aug 31
FAMILY CAMP Ages: All Ages Price: $1,000	Aug 29 – Aug 31	All Ages	$1,000	Filling Fast
FAMILY CAMP Ages: All Ages Price: $1,400	Aug 29 – Sep 1	All Ages	$1,400	Filling Fast

3 Lessons I learned at Eagle Lake Camps

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