With a focus on reaching those with special needs, Camp Perfect Wings in Oklahoma is held once a year in the early summer and includes morning and evening worship, guided activities like music, crafts, games, target sports, motorcycle rides, carriage rides, a cookout and more.
“The highlight for many campers would be the motorcycle rally with the F.A.I.T.H. riders,” said Becka Johnson, Camp Perfect Wings director. “They truly look forward to this; they start asking about it the moment they walk in.”
Across boundaries
At the camp, there are two types of attendees designated as Campers and Buddies. Campers, like Ethan and Jeremiah, are children and adults ages 8 years and older who have intellectual or developmental disabilities. The campers enjoy games, activities and Bible time designed with their special needs in mind.
Buddies are responsible teens or adults ages 16 years and older who have a desire to serve those with special needs. A Buddy can be anyone who has worked or currently works with special needs individuals, are family members of special needs individuals or anyone else who wants to serve those with special needs.
Ethan’s buddy was Luke Snoddy, a recent Oklahoma Baptist University graduate. Having earned a bachelor’s degree in children and family ministry, helping at Camp Perfect Wings and CrossTimbers is right up his alley.
“What I love is seeing the love of God reaching across all boundaries,” Snoddy said. “It’s like a whole family when you see them all. It’s a calm environment where their needs are honored.”
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EDITOR’S NOTE — This story was written by Jacob King and originally published by Baptist Messenger.
