Parents
Going to camp for the first time can be scary. The familiar pieces of a child’s life are interrupted at camp as they sleep in a strange bed, eat different foods, are surrounded by different people, and experience different things. Especially for kids who haven’t been away from home or families before, a week at... read more
We live in a very connected world. Can you remember a time before email, text messaging, and social media allowed us to receive news instantaneously? When I (Stacie) was 15, I got a pen pal. We used to write each other actual letters that we would send across the country to each other. I remember... read more
My name is Lily Smith, I’m from Des Moines, IA, and I’m a double major journalism & mass communications and political science student at The University of Iowa. A combination of my photo and video skills and my desire to strengthen my connection with God brought me to Camp Wyoming. After growing up spending time... read more
5 Quality Traits of a Great Camp Counselor
Whether you’re a parent who is thinking about sending your child to camp or a college student who is thinking about applying for a job, you might wonder what qualifications we look for in a camp counselor. After all, the counselor is one of the most important parts of the summer camp experience. It is... read more
10 dinner table conversations for your family
It can be hard to tear kids away from their video games, cell phones, and computers and get them to just engage in conversation, especially if it’s with their parents! The older they get, the easier it is for them to immerse themselves in texting and social media conversations rather than sharing feelings and stories... read more
Summer Staff: Where Are They Now?
Megan (Quigley) Eubank began attending camp as a Pioneer camper. In high school she started volunteering and was an LIT in 1996. Megan served on staff for six summers from 1997-2002. Megan was a cabin counselor, taught drama, led canoeing, was a lifeguard, and was the Assistant Program Director. One of Megan’s most impactful moments at camp was learning of God’s unmerited favor of grace through his Son, Jesus Christ. Learning of God’s grace and love changed Megan’s life. When she shares her faith journey, Megan always includes Camp Wyoming and the people there as being formative to her faith.
Since her time on staff, Megan has earned her Masters of Arts in Education and taught at the elementary and early childhood level. Megan and her husband Bret live in Kansas City, Missouri where they are raising their four sons: Brennan, Blaise, Micah, & Emmanuel (Manny).
