Excitement and Progress

As we start 2013, we all have a lot to be excited for at Camp Akiva.  Obviously this dream is becoming a reality and we are thankful that God is making it all happen through volunteers and generous donors. Recently, we’ve seen tremendous progress at Camp Akiva...

Trey and His New Socks

Imagine the life of Trey, a young boy nearly six, and big brother to a three year old. Their mom is a street-walker and occasional drug user. She has lived with various men that “are taking care of her and the boys”. One night as she heads to work, she leaves her two...

Camp Akiva Workday

What will be the first of many, volunteers and staff of Our Father’s Children took part in Camp Akiva Workday on Saturday, November 10th. The day was focused on cleaning up the grounds of the camp and demolishing some old cabins that will be replaced soon. ...

Don’t Hate Me!

Isaiah 41:13 says “For I am the Lord, your God, who takes hold of your right hand and says to you, Do not fear; I will help you.” This is our continuous prayer for the teens who attended the Onward & Upward Retreat in September.  Many of them came to...