Clay Taking Shape

Clay Taking Shape Leah’s connection to Camp Asbury started long before she ever worked here, but not in the usual way. Her sisters spent their summers at Asbury, first as campers and then on staff. “It was one of their happy places,” Leah remembers. She, on the other...

Grow, Believe and Create

Whenever someone asked Tori what she wanted to do when she grew up, her answer was simple, she wanted to be a teacher and make art on the side for fun. Though many people encouraged her to become an art teacher, she was hesitant to commit to one subject because she...
New Chapter

New Chapter

Brooke’s journey with Camp Asbury began in the summer of 2022, introduced by the Wilke family— family friends, and past subjects of newsletter stories. It was Rachel Wilke who first mentioned this excellent opportunity, and from that moment, Brooke was...
Remain Rooted

Remain Rooted

Camp Asbury became a part of Abbey’s life through a family legacy of love for East Ohio Camps. Her connection to camp was sparked by her grandmother, a steadfast supporter of the camp community who provided scholarships each year to ensure children could experience...
EVEN BETTER

EVEN BETTER

When Manuela arrived in Ohio after the long trip from Spain, she was nervous about what awaited her. The idea of working at a camp was planted in her mind by her aunt, who teaches English and had heard about various programs where young people get to spend their...
Lots of Little Wins

Lots of Little Wins

Maren’s history with Camp Asbury stems back to the womb, traveling down the mudslide when her mom and dad were volunteering at camp. Her family has deep roots at Asbury, and roots were something that Maren has found she’s craved throughout her life. “My mom’s a...