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One Week - Lifetime of Change
I am often asked what motivated me to start Camp RESET. I wonder though, how many are prepared to hear the truth? The truth that it was the little four-year-old girl who looked up at me with her big blue eyes and blonde curls falling gently over her shoulders. She smiled slightly, but I saw the torment in her eyes as she said, "I saw my daddy shoot himself in the head and die.' Her words stung and the pain was too heavy to carry. She was one of the 17 of my Pre-K students who had stories of pain and trauma that would be too much for a grown adult to handle.
These kids brought me to the altar where I lay face down, crying out to God, begging Him to show me how to help them. I asked not just for them but also for the child I once was as well. The child whose mother's mental health issues often caused her to stay in bed while I was left to play outside alone in the projects of downtown Dallas, Texas. The terror that I felt when dragged behind the buildings was the same terror I felt at the hands of an angry father and the man who would visit me at night and hurt me if I wasn't sleeping. I once was like one of the children that I now took care of. Like the tiny little girl that I would have to take off the bus and hand to the man who was doing horrible things to her while the law failed to anything at all.
My unhealed childhood trauma left me believing I had no value and no worth, so as as teenager I began to act as one with no value. I found myself in several long-term abusive relationships lasting into adulthood. I self-sabotaged every good opportunity, and I walked around feeling like a fake and a fraud. Even though I was saved at 19, it took 25 more years for me to learn my worth and value and that I was always precious in God's sight. If only someone had told me that when I was young.
That thought stopped my lamenting. I stood up from the altar and I knew exactly what I had to do. One of the most pivotal, life-changing moments for me happened at camp when I was 17. Camp - such a powerful experience for many kids. That is what God showed me and told me to do. Start a camp that teaches kids that their identity is in Christ, so that their worth and value never change with anything that happens in this life. I walked away from the altar, determined to give the kids the chance to know that they can reset the direction of their life by becoming a victor in Christ and not a victim.
Their Words, Not Ours
Camp RESET really changed my life the past 2 years. The staff and campers have really helped me in my walk of faith. This year especially helped me because we have had the best group of High Schoolers since I've been here. We have been seeking after God together and worshipping together. We're basically a family and all of us really bonded. I love all of the people, especially the campers! Scarlett
Camp RESET has made me grow closer to the people around me and I've become close with everyone. It also has helped me grow closer with God in a fun way. I can't wait till camp comes around! I LOVE Camp RESET!
Camp RESET changed my life so much. It has showed me what true friends are and it has also drew me closer to God and I feel like my life is just so much better since I've been coming and I'm so greatful.
Camp RESET is a good place to just get away from life and be able to talk to people and when you're sad they help you get better because they really care. Laura
Camp RESET isn't just all fun, it's the greatest thing to happen to me. Not only has it taught me how to talk to people, but talk to them about Jesus. It has strengthened my relationship with Jesus every time. I've made friends, brothers and sisters. It's taught me how to be myself. I have been able to participate in so much joy. The staff are life parents, it feels like a second home! Lyric
Camp RESET has done many things for me such as grow in my relationship with Christ. Also meet new people to grow up with. Camp RESET means to me is a time to step back from reality and take a break.
Welcome to Camp RESET!
Make A Difference
How YOU Can Help Kids In Need
There are SO many ways to help. We are always looking for volunteers, so please check out our volunteer page HERE.
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No time to volunteer? That's OK! We get it. God's plan for you may not include time for grassroots activism. Be we could sure use donations. Camp RESET offers camp at no cost to families so that every child can attend regardless of a families ability to pay. We are funded solely by donations. We would love whatever support you can provide! If that is something you'd like to do, head over to our donation page HERE.
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Become a Partner
For as little as $10 a month, you can help a child overcome severe trauma, giving them the priceless chance to live as victors, rather than victims. These kids can't do it alone. They NEED your help. Take this opportunity to represent God's love for these children by providing the resources we need to help each camper find healing in Christ. By providing practical needs like new school wardrobes and school supplies, you make it possible for us to demonstrate God's love for his children.
Ready to make a difference?
Meet Tina
Tina Craft (also known as Tina L Ferguson) is a published author, artist the Executive Director of Healing Wings Mnistry and Camp RESET.
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Tina is also an engaging public speaker advocating for the support of our most vulnerable demographics.
Are you interested in having Tina at one of your events?
Angel Tree Camp
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We partner with Camp RESET by providing scholarships so that your child(ren) can attend a camp at little to no cost. To be eligible for the scholarship, your child(ren) must be between the ages of 5-18 and have a parent or stepparent who is incarcerated.
To learn if your child(ren) qualify for Angel Tree follow the link below for more information.
