Imagine – Mother’s Day at Alford Lake Camp
Imagine all of the young women who have been campers at Alford Lake Camp – so many we put the number in the tens of thousands… Imagine them as mothers, grandmothers, sisters, aunts, cousins, wives, role models, colleagues and friends!! Imagine the gift of the Alford Lake Camp experience they have shared with the world. The lessons and values they honed during their summers at camp have made a difference in so many ways. Imagine the amazing impact these legions of women have had on their families, their communities, their places of work and worship. In ways both big and small they have shared their confidence, character, work ethic and can-do-spirit with the world!
We know the value of camp is multi-layered. Campers gain important skills and feelings of confidence and self-awareness through experiences that last a lifetime. Living in community, challenging themselves to try new things, and meeting people from all around the globe are just a few of the life-changing experiences that help our campers gain the skills to confidently navigate school, work and family life. Alford Lake Campers have had, for generations, amazing role models in the counselors and staff who have made a lasting impact on their lives. Camp life has inspired young women to reach for their goals, believe in themselves and trust in a community that stands for unchanging values.
Thank you, women of ALC, for 104 years of camp! Thank you for making camp come alive all over the globe through your leadership, involvement and dedication to the experiences you had on the shores of Alford Lake. To all of you who are mothers, we wish you a “Happy Mother’s Day”. And to all of you, caretakers of the spirit of Alford Lake Camp, “Thank you!”
Warmly,
Sue McMullan, Director
Betsy Brayley, Assistant Director
