Stories from the Point

On this episode of “Stories from the Point,” Camp Director Forrest sits down with 10th-grade campers Davis, Bernie, William, Walker, Andrew, Easton, Cooper, Bennett, Jacks, and Christian to reflect on their favorite camp memories, experiences, and stories as they wrap up their final summer as campers at Vesper Point. Each parent or guardian gave permission for their student to be recorded for this episode. Here is a special note from Forrest to our students' parents: Parents, thank you for allowing your sons to be a part of this podcast episode. We recorded it this morning and some of their reactions really caught me off guard. The conversations were very organic and raw with none of it being rehearsed. I asked each of them to share what camp has meant to them over the years and to share any memorable stories. Some of the boys got emotional when it was their turn to talk. I looked over and saw these big old tears well up in their eyes which caused me to barely make it myself. I am not sure if the audio will capture this, but I wanted you to know what was going on in real time. Thank you again. – Forrest Walker

On this episode of “Stories from the Point,” Camp Director Forrest Walker talks with nine members of the leadership team at camp. Lauren, William, Keira, Stewart, Ellen, Thomas, Harper, Lily, and Martha discuss how each of their roles provides essential support for counselors and staff to create an environment of experiential learning and spiritual and developmental growth.

Camp is in session! In this series, Camp Director Forrest Walker invites us to get to know a few of the summer staff members serving at Camp Vesper Point. Each with their own passions and gifts, Lousia, Kyle, Blythe, Amos, and Malik share their stories, how they made their way to camp, and what inspires them to serve our students.  

In this episode, Camp Director Forrest Walker and his wife Alex Walker discuss how novel experiences at camp can build skills and encourage age-appropriate risk assessment.

In this episode, Camp Director Forrest Walker and Camp Administrator Sarah Estler prepare parents with a discussion on the essential items for prospective and returning campers to pack for camp. Sarah has faithfully served at Vesper Point for seven years and has been serving with our 1st Pres team for even longer, and her insight in this episode is invaluable to making a camper's experience even more impactful.

In this episode, Camp Director Forrest Walker and his wife Alex Walker continue the series, The Case for Camp, with a conversation around two topics: the benefit of a play-based childhood and how camp can be a safe place for students to take off their masks and be themselves. Tune in to our next episode for a conversation with Forrest Walker and Sarah Estler, our Camp Administrator, about the Top 10 items that a new or returning camper can bring for their next camp experience!

In this episode, Camp Director Forrest Walker and his wife Alex begin a new series, The Case for Camp. In this first episode of the series, Forrest and Alex take a look at the latest research as well as their experiences at the camp to explore the value of camp as a screen and technology-free environment. They reflect on how stepping away from constant distraction creates space for campers and staff to grow, not only in their relationships with the Lord, but also as capable, present, and engaged people.Stories from the Point is produced by First Presbyterian Church in Chattanooga, Tennessee

In this episode, Camp Director Forrest Walker Interviews David Clem and Ian Hassevoort, who are two young men who have attended camp in the past and grew to work as staff.Additional production and audio engineering by Delano Mattox.