Brotherhood at Camp

Brotherhood

Donned in white, the boys of Falling Creek cross the bridge to campfire on Sundays. Their boisterous chatter muffles as they shuffle passed the words of Psalm 133 faintly carved into wood: “Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brothers to dwell together in unity.”

If you were to split open one of the nearby trees, the past fifty-four concentric rings would not just show rainy seasons and droughts, but also the growth. Those rings could tell many stories of the growth of brotherhood.

The latest ring could tell the story of brothers Case 7, Mack, 9, and Wright 11.

These three were born brothers, but through the independence of camp, they have learned to take care of each other and unite their fraternal bonds. For Mack and Wright, this is their second year at Falling Creek. For Case, it is his first time. Last, year Case attended a different 12 day camp, and he has noticed how special it is to be with his brothers this time.

“We do all of our stuff together,” Case said. Wright and Mack scheduled their activities so that there is always one of them with Case.

Mack and Case build off each other’s ideas in arts and crafts and learn how to bake bannock bread over an open fire in F.A.R.M. Wright helps Case tie knots and encourages him on the rock wall. The trio attends flag football and tennis together, often partnering up. They spend free time together, collecting Magic cards, playing ping pong, or joining forces in Warrior Ball, which is Case’s favorite time of the day.

Wright and Mack are not just with Case during the fun activities, but they support him through spells of homesickness. Wright said that brotherhood is “a great way to have a friend when you need it.”

Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brothers to dwell together in unity. -Psalm 133:1