Hey y’all! My name is Ben Kampen, and I will be returning to camp again this summer as the Assistant Director! At camp, I go by Scuttle, named after that funny little seagull from The Little Mermaid (I will be offering performances on the snarfblatt at camp this summer). On a more serious note, I also chose this name because a scuttle is a container used to carry coal to a fire – this is something that I hope to emulate in a small way by helping to bring hearts and minds closer to Jesus, setting them ablaze for Christ.
When not at Campfire!, I reside in Richmond Hill. I have just finished my studies at York University in pursuit of a B.A. in History, and I will be attending Teacher’s College beginning in September.
One of the things that I love most about camp is how clearly God is working day-in and day-out. We know that He is always working, but somehow, at camp, it becomes abundantly clear, whether it’s through campers becoming the best of friends in the span of a couple of days, in- depth conversations during CPDs, or even watching storm clouds pass over us so that we can continue to have fun outside.
I can’t wait for this summer to come to be able to see old friends and make new ones as well. I am so looking forward to Campfire! 2023, hope to see you there!!
