Sports Camp Provides Week of Fun and Learning at EES

EASTFORD — The Congregational Church of Eastford, in partnership with Living Proof Church of Ashford and UW Sports Ministry, held its annual Sports Camp on the grounds of Eastford Elementary School, Monday to Friday, July 21-25. The camp was held for children ages 4-12 and offered flag football, soccer, basketball, cheerleading (girls only) for kids ages 6-12, and skills development for 4- to 5-year-olds. Sports instruction was led by college age athletes, and each day included a Bible lesson and snack. Nearly 150 children registered for the event. The theme was “Go the Distance,” based on 2 Timothy 4:7-8. During the week, the camp hosted a boys-versus-girls competition to see who could raise the most money, which was collected to help communities and kids who otherwise would not be able to afford sports camp. With a goal of raising $1,300, the kids raised $1,360.79, which earned them the opportunity to pie their leaders and pastors in the face.

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