Teen Reach Adventure Camp – Girls (Ages 12-15)
TRAC Girls
Teen Reach Adventure Camp
This three-day camp is designed for young girls ages 12-15. Through fun-filled activities we provide a positive atmosphere for recreation and self-expression. Our challenge course activities emphasize self-respect, self-worth, teamwork, and trust in a safe environment.
Love Fosters Hope’s model is designed to give foster girls from the Royal Family Kids Camp (ages-7-11) an opportunity to transition to TRAC Girls, where they are embraced with love and fun activities focused on youth development.
Love Fosters Hope has been providing TRAC since 2007
Using the therapeutic model Trust-Based Relational Intervention (TBRI), which trains caregivers to provide effective support and treatment for at-risk children.
2:1 camper-to-staff ratio
2024 TRAC Girls Leadership
July 9-13 2024
Tatyana Dow
Director
Tatyana Dow
Why do you serve with Love Fosters Hope? I love sharing God’s love and his light to the kids. On the outside, my upbringing looked picture-perfect, but on the inside, I held in so much hurt and felt so lost. Once I gave my life to Christ in 2019, I kept praying to God about my ministry purpose. I volunteered with Love Fosters Hope at the Jingle Bell event, and did Girls TRAC and Bridge camps, and in my heart I felt so fulfilled and wholesome working and ministering to the kids. And that’s when I knew this was my purpose.
How long have you served at LFH? I have served with Love Fosters Hope for 2 years now.
What is the most fulfilling part about leading camp and serving the kids/teens? The most fulfilling part is seeing the teens’ smiles throughout the week. I have one-on-one conversations with them, and see them open up, and let them know God has a plan for them and always to have hope. I like to let them know they are loved, and enjoy seeing them have fun, smile and be joyful.
What is the impact you have seen in the lives of the teens? On the first day of meeting the teens, some of them are shy and quiet. As the week progresses, seeing them smile and come out of their shell and show their personalities. I loved waking up early, and going fishing with the teens and having them listen to worship music.
Is there a favorite memory (or one that stands out the most)? My favorite was the last day of camp, and I was doing bible study with some of the girls. They shared that they enjoyed doing bible study and learning God’s word, and how I made it fun.
Why should others get involved in serving? Children in the foster care system, come from difficult and unimaginable situations. God said his greatest command is love. Being able to share God’s love and joy to children that might feel unloved and forgotten is such an amazing feeling. Just showing the teens you care for them and want to spend time with them, and get to know them; it makes such a lasting impression on them, but also they’ve helped change my life.
Tatyana Dow is vibrant and energetic. She is a leader in student ministry at her church, and she is also on the welcome team, and special needs ministry, and also serves in the foster care and adoption ministry helping with events and organizing the foster closet.
She works as a full-time compliance specialist for a staffing agency.
Fun Fact: I grew up on a farm, and I used to love chasing our cows and bulls
A Favorite Bible Verse: Philippians 1:6. And I am certain that God, who began the good work within you, will continue his work until it is finally finished on the day when Christ Jesus returns.
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Assistant Director
Camp
Overview
Activities include: arts and crafts, fishing, archery, kayaking, swimming, relationship building, talent shows, and special games and events that include a dance and/or talent shows.
On the last day, each girl leaves TRAC with all camp adventures documented in a souvenir photo album along with notes of love and encouragement. Volunteer photographers capture images and decorate keepsakes for every girl, which for many, may be their only childhood memories captured and in their possession.
Cousins
Camp counselors
Camp counselors called “cousins” become each camper’s biggest cheerleader,
encourager, buddy, confidant, champion, and friend.
A 2:1 ratio is maintained at all camps