We managed to get things into shape to welcome ten campers for the first session. Despite an oil-pan leak which obliged us to abandon our van only one-third of the way to camp, leading to an extended wait and a 9pm dinner, the kids quickly became acclimated to the intense rhythm of camp activities and had a great time. Workshops and games, swimming, singing every evening, shared chores and a mountain hike on the last day filled the week which went by like a flash.
Earthen Vessels, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) Massachusetts corporation which was founded in 1980 to work with inner-city youngsters from a variety of racial and ethnic backgrounds to help build self-esteem, confidence, personal character and mutual understanding across many traditional barriers of sex, race, ethnic or linguistic background.
The Mission of Earthen Vessels is to transform lives by fostering service, community and spirit. We engage at-risk inner-city youth and university students in mutually enriching relationships through long-term mentoring, academic support and a life-chaning camp experience. Our goal is to create a more just, tolerant and empathetic world.