On this week's episode of the Gather 'Round podcast, we have lovely special guest who is quite the musician and lover of camps! Mt. Hermon is one that holds a very special place in her heart. Get ready to meet Emily aka Cheerio! Also, make sure to take a second to stream her newest single "Abundant" on Spotify. You can also find her on Instagram @emilypulvermusic. Check out her art while you're there! @fireflyavenuestudio

As much as we love to hype camp up to be this super fun place, it's also a place that changes lives for the better. This episode is extra special because we get to hear about some of Emma's dad's testimony and how camp positively impacted his life.

Ever struggled with feeling unloved? Like it's REALLY hard to grow closer to God? Tune in to this week's episode to hear more about how God sees you and loves you in the midst of our short comings and lonely feelings.

Join us this episode while we jump in mid summer with a word of encouragement to everyone, campers and counselors alike, as they take on a day camp, week long camp, or a whole summer of camp experiences. Camp life can be intimidating and weird, but it can also change your life forever.

The life of a model can be hard. Here's how our good friend Matt Hintzaglou learned to live his life in the spotlight and managed to be an amazing friend and counselor at the same time. Hear about his experience at camp this summer and some of the things that the Lord's been teaching him!

Sic 'em bears!! Gather round as two of our dear friends Claire Singer and Carly French teach us about skit practice, the art of moving a couch, and the shortest way to tell a story.

Why would college students all across the world sacrifice their summer to work at a camp where they may not get paid as much they would else where? One of the main reasons is community. Serving on a team of college aged students provides an opportunity for growth that few other jobs can offer. Tune in to learn more about how we've learned to live in a healthy community!

What do dance parties, late night conversations, heat exhaustion, and early morning meetings have in common? They all happen at summer camp! If you love summer camps and want to learn more about how to successfully minister to kids, this is the podcast for you! Join us as we talk about our summer camp experiences and as we share the many lessons that we have learned.