When asked the question, “Why should you work at MAPLERIDGE Ranch?”, a thousand different reasons came to mind. I could talk about color wars, camping out, making new friends, singing camp songs, or dancing like crazy at theme nights. I could say a lot of cliche things such as: “It was the best summer of my life” or “It changed me forever.” All of which are true, however, MAPLERIDGE is so much more than that.
Our focus for the campers is that they experience new adventures, build lifelong friendships, and discover the love of Christ. The cool thing is the staff gets to experience those things as well. MAPLERIDGE is where I learned what it means to fully find satisfaction in the Lord. It is where I was able to serve our God by pouring into the lives of kids from all over the country. It is where I became a part of a community that is now family.
Working at MAPLERIDGE is the most rewarding experience. Acts 20:24 says, “But I do not account my life of any value nor as precious to myself, if only I may finish my course and the ministry that I received from the Lord Jesus, to testify to the gospel of the grace of God.” If you are looking for a way to spend your summer, I promise there is no better way than setting yourself aside and taking a leap of faith to spread the gospel of Jesus Christ. Come join us for an incredible summer at MAPLERIDGE Ranch!
– Camp Counselor, Savannah “Shankie” Shanklin
