Thank-You
Notes
Notes From Camp
50 Thank-You Notes.
6 Countries.
At the end of camp, campers, counselors, parents, and church leaders write these cards by hand. They are written to everyone who makes camp possible, and that includes you. Tap a card to see it up close, or read the typed version beneath it. Writers’ names are blurred to protect their privacy.
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Campers
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Written in Chinese
很感謝你們願意支持這個營隊，因為在這營隊我看到了很多神在事中的作為，而我也被感動到，然後再去把這份神來的愛傳給別人，讓我更了解到「施比受更有福」。我得到東西的祝福和我去給予時所得到的祝福，我在這營隊去給的時候發現，真的在給的時候讓他們可以去笑、去享受這營隊，那得到的祝福遠比我想的大，也遠比我給予的多，而這一切能發生都是有你們，所以真的感謝。
English translation (draft)
Thank you so much for being willing to support this camp. At this camp I saw so much of God at work, and it moved me, and then I went and passed on this love that comes from God to others. It helped me understand that "it is more blessed to give than to receive." Comparing the blessing of receiving with the blessing I got from giving, I found at this camp that when I gave, and it let them laugh and enjoy camp, the blessing I received was far bigger than I imagined, and far more than what I gave. All of this could happen because of you, so truly, thank you.
The writer crossed out the printed "Counselor" and wrote "Camper."
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Written in Chinese
這次的Swamp Camp有許多令我印象深刻的事，其中我很喜歡的是許多晚上我們cabin一起有deep talk的時間，覺得很開心也很感動，看到那些還沒對這份信仰有疑問、有思考，也有想了解的部分。也看到一段關係透過一個Devo的時間被修復，願意打開心胸分享各自的感受、想法，很感謝神在其中動的工。這次也覺得和同小隊的隊員有很多互動，我們一起完成了超過10個challenges，我們全心投入於房間佈置，我們一起鼓勵比我們小的學員和帶他們的隊輔，我們talent show一起上台。我覺得我們小隊很溫暖，大家都會互相陪伴、互相關心、互相鼓勵。很感謝神也很讚美神，很多看到神在這其中，在這個營隊中常常被神充滿，也像今年的主題敬畏神。很感謝神可以使用他的子民創造了這個camp，讓我們有像是活在天堂一樣的一週。
English translation (draft)
This Swamp Camp had so many moments that stayed with me. One I loved was the many nights our cabin had deep-talk time together. It made me so happy and moved me to see those who had questions about this faith, who were thinking it through, who wanted to understand. I also saw a relationship repaired through one Devo time, as people opened their hearts to share their feelings and thoughts. I'm so thankful for God's work in that. I had lots of time with my team, too: together we finished more than 10 challenges, threw ourselves into decorating our room, encouraged the younger campers and their counselors, and went on stage together at the talent show. Our team felt so warm; everyone kept each other company, cared for each other, and encouraged each other. I thank God and praise God. I saw so much of God in all of it; at this camp we were often filled by God, just like this year's theme, awe of God. Thank you, God, for using His people to create this camp and give us a week like living in heaven.
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二年前的我，是在Swamp Camp搗亂麻煩的問題兒童，不只是說話不鼓勵也不敢上台，只會一直我不要，更在期中打架多次，但是這兩年的Swamp Camp改變了我，今年我甚至可以不用去一直顧慮輸贏，可以透過Challenge去鼓勵其它人，寫情書，對我也是很大的突破，感謝神的大能手在營隊的動工！ [name]
SWAMP CAMP IS UNDOUBTEDLY THE SAFEST PLACE I'VE EVER BEEN TO OTHER THAN MY HOME. IT HAS BEEN A GREAT HONOR TO BE PART OF THIS CAMP, MAKING FRIENDS, DOING CHALLENGES (AND INTERESTING CONSEQUENCES) AND JUST HAVING FUN. I'M SO GRATEFUL THAT YOU GUYS ARE WILLING TO PROVIDE FOR US, PEOPLE THAT ARE SO FAR AWAY AND PEOPLE THAT YOU DON'T EVEN KNOW. WE WON'T LET YOU DOWN, AND MAY OUR LORD'S WORD SPREAD ACROSS SWAMP CAMP FOREVER. [name]
English translation (draft)
Two years ago I was the problem kid at Swamp Camp, the troublemaker. I didn't say encouraging things, I didn't dare go on stage, all I ever said was "I don't want to," and I even got into fights more than once during camp. But these two years of Swamp Camp changed me. This year I didn't even need to keep worrying about winning or losing; I could encourage others through the challenges and write encouragement letters, a huge breakthrough for me. Thank God for His mighty hand at work in this camp! [name]
Swamp Camp is undoubtedly the safest place I've ever been to other than my home. It has been a great honor to be part of this camp, making friends, doing challenges (and interesting consequences) and just having fun. I'm so grateful that you guys are willing to provide for us, people that are so far away and people that you don't even know. We won't let you down, and may our Lord's word spread across Swamp Camp forever. [name]
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Written in Chinese
很感謝swamp camp，這真的是一個很鼓勵的營隊，小隊之間都很溫暖也彼此扶持，在這裡與其它營隊不同，我們可以放心放鬆的玩，也能深深的感到被愛，不受性別拘束，年紀長的會自發照顧年紀小的，cabin之間也都互相照應著。雖然這個營隊會收手機，但我總能很自豪的說這是一個「不需要手機也能開心幸福的過整週的"家"」，這裡有很多的「有趣」，除了Free time固定有的桌遊區、手作區（毛根、畫畫、編手環）、四角球（Four square）、戶外運動等，還有每日的大活動ex：躲避球、captain Ball或swamp ball等，又或者可以找別的小隊去challenge，不管是以上的活動，還是cabin time跟同組的小隊員建立關係，都很開心很好玩，完全不無聊也不孤單。
如果要用一個詞形容這裡，那我會說，這裡就是"愛"。
English translation (draft)
Thank you so much, Swamp Camp. This really is such an encouraging camp. The teams are all warm and support each other. Unlike other camps, here we can play freely and relaxed, and feel deeply loved. Gender doesn't box anyone in; the older ones look after the younger ones on their own, and the cabins all look out for each other. Even though this camp takes away our phones, I can always proudly say it's "a 'home' where you can spend a whole happy week without needing a phone." There's so much fun here: besides free time with the board-game area, the craft area (pipe cleaners, drawing, friendship bracelets), Four Square, and outdoor sports, there are big daily activities like dodgeball, Captain Ball, or Swamp Ball, or you can go challenge another team. Whether it's those activities or cabin time building relationships with your team, it's all so much fun, never boring and never lonely.
If I had to describe this place in one word, I'd say: this place is "love."
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I'm so thankful for this camp held in Taiwan. I meet so many people and built wonderful friendship. Though I only came to this camp once before, I'm still feel so grateful and touch. One special thing is that I meet totally different people in my cabin. (because they prepare for exam that they can't come.) But I feel so welcomed and accepted by my campers this year. We did a lot of things and challenges during this camp. For example, we took care of G1, G2, G3 girls in our cabin time. But most made me impressed is that we share a lot of thoughts and questions about God at night, at that time I finally know more about their heart and the deepest need. Praise God that we became closer and tears together. I'm so happy join this camp! Thank God!
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Swamp Camp? Swamp Camp is my home away from home. Ever since my first time here in 2023, it has changed my life. I have grown closer to God more and more. Every summer, I travel to Taiwan just to be at Swamp Camp. To me, Swamp Camp is like my safe haven where I'm not being judged. Where I don't have to meet the standard social expectations in school and other public spaces. I didn't grow up in Taiwan, so all the church teens were just acquaintances, but Swamp Camp helped me really be friends with them. I am super grateful to be a part of this big family. Although I might not be able to come back next year, but I hope in the future I get to be a counselor or volunteer to bring this joy to the next generation of kids. Sincerely, [name]
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Giving me a home away from home. Swamp has been a part of my life for the past 10 years, its been a source of joy, learning & memories. I have grown up at Swamp & I will always cherish that I did so. Swamp has taught me a lot of things, it brings me closer to Jesus & also myself. Nothing can ever replace what this one week means to me. I am amazed by how this week never fails to transform me for the better. I thank everyone who has put this camp together, cause its HOME ♡ – Camper
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I would actually thank for everything it was a great experience for me, I would specially thank the people who severed food like everytime they are at an amazing energy. I would thank the helpers they were always there for us reaching out, I will also like to thank all the [counsellors] their dedication, hardworks and sweet words made my Swamp even more special, thank you for everything that Swamp has given us when we need it ♡
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First I like to Suzan Akka she the girl always treat like own brother Tq Akka and this the first time in this SWAMP camp I had great time with others staff peoples they show love one me I can't express that. Tq to God made me ever in the SWAMP. First I came but I made everyone my [friends], even they made their friends
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Counselors
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Blessing me the opportunity to serve as a counsellor for Swamp Camp 2026 Malaysia. It has been such a joy to look after the kids. Guiding them and leading them. I learned so much in this trip and even before the trip during training. The greatest thing or the main thing I took away, is that people have heard enough about God. And what people need is to see God, to experience God and to be in awe of God. I personally saw God working in this camp, seeing how the love of everyone, the counsellors, the helpers, slowly help to change the camper's live. I saw a space, where people feel safe to share, be vulnerable, and to be themselves. I'm grateful to see this wonderful and amazing transformation, and this, is truly the power of God's love!
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Giving me the opportunity to serve and help the campers see the love of God. It was truly amazing to see how the kids grew curious about God as the days went by. Being at Swamp Camp Malaysia 2026 helped me used my talents but most importantly, it changed my view about who God is and helped me understand what I am in the eyes of God. I enjoyed every single moment. There were moments of joy, happiness, sadness, euphoria and many more… I enjoyed and was gratful how they (the campers) began to wonder about God. There were also moments where kids came up to me and asked/said…
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Written in Spanish
Muchas gracias por tener un ♡ tan deseoso de amar y servir a Dios permitiendo que tantas personas y en especial los más pequeños vean de una manera tan cercana y real a Dios. Les agradezco inmensamente la confianza y apoyo que dieron a mi vida para poder experimentar una semana que ha marcado mi ♡ de una manera asombrosa, por permitirme conocer a personas increíbles que al igual que ustedes están deseosos de entregar sus vidas a Dios. Gracias porque el Señor los ha usado para seguir transformando vidas. Valió la pena ♡
Estoy agradecida con el amor y disposición que tuvieron de traer el SC a México, Dios sabe los planes para sus creaciones y hijos, Dios regará lo que por medio de ustedes sembraron, y gracias por la oportunidad de llevar la buena noticia a Cristo ♥
Con amor y cariño mexicano, [name] · Con cariño y abrazote mexicano, [name]
English translation (draft)
Thank you so much for having a ♡ so eager to love and serve God, letting so many people, and especially the little ones, see God in such a close and real way. I am immensely grateful for the trust and support you gave my life so I could experience a week that has marked my ♡ in an amazing way, and for letting me meet incredible people who, like you, are eager to give their lives to God. Thank you, because the Lord has used you to keep transforming lives. It was worth it ♡
I am grateful for the love and willingness you had to bring Swamp Camp to Mexico. God knows the plans for His creations and children; God will water what was sown through you. And thank you for the opportunity to bring the good news of Christ ♥
With Mexican love and affection, [name] · With affection and a big Mexican hug, [name]
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Written in Spanish
El SWAMP ha sido curar muchas heridas que había en mi corazón hacia la iglesia, mi pasado, mi infancia y mi familia. Y esto a través de servir por medio del amor de Dios. Fue un lugar donde por primera vez tuve la oportunidad de servir así. SWAMP me enseñó la forma en que Dios me quiere usar, el cómo me ama y cómo quiere que ame a los jóvenes. SWAMP fue un lugar donde vi flores nacer de tumbas de corazones sin esperanza. Gracias x mirar a donde otros no ven mucho ♡
English translation (draft)
SWAMP has meant healing for many wounds in my heart toward the church, my past, my childhood, and my family. And it came through serving, through the love of God. It was the first place I ever had the chance to serve like this. SWAMP taught me the way God wants to use me, how He loves me, and how He wants me to love young people. SWAMP was a place where I saw flowers grow out of the graves of hopeless hearts. Thank you for looking where others don't look much ♡
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Written in Spanish
Muchas gracias por hacer posible este campamento, todo lo que sucedió aquí es para Gloria de Dios, gracias por dejarse utilizar para esparcir el mensaje de verdad de Cristo. Que Dios les bendiga enormemente por sus aportaciones. Gracias a ustedes podemos llegar a más vidas jóvenes para que conozcan de Dios, que a todos nos hace falta esa cercanía con él.
English translation (draft)
Thank you so much for making this camp possible. Everything that happened here is for the glory of God. Thank you for letting yourselves be used to spread the true message of Christ. May God bless you enormously for your contributions. Thanks to you we can reach more young lives so they can know God; all of us need that closeness with Him.
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Written in Spanish
El Swamp Camp tocó mi vida porque al servir a los chicos fue más evidente ver cuál es el corazón que Dios desea que tenga para entrar a su reino; un corazón de niño = tierno, inocente, que se sorprende, noble, tranquilo, divertido.
Estoy agradecido por poder ser parte de esta maravillosa aventura.
English translation (draft)
Swamp Camp touched my life, because serving the kids made it clearer what kind of heart God wants me to have to enter His kingdom: a child's heart = tender, innocent, easily amazed, noble, calm, fun.
I'm grateful I got to be part of this wonderful adventure.
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Thank you, thank you so much for believing in this. Literalmente pudimos sentir un pedacito del cielo aquí, y todos pudimos verlo y sentirlo. Dios mostró su amor y poder cada día en el campamento. Sé que el SwampCamp no solo impactó la vida de los chicos durante una semana, sino que es algo que ya impactó sus vidas por completo. Vi a tantos niños, niñas y adolescentes transformando su corazón. Este campamento es la semillita que hará brotar un gran árbol lleno de frutos. Tuve el privilegio de empezar a estudiar la Biblia con una adolescente, porque ella se me acercó y me lo pidió. Qué gran honor también a nosotros como consejeros, darnos la oportunidad de servir y amar algo tan preciado para Dios como lo son sus hijos.
English translation (draft)
Thank you, thank you so much for believing in this. We could literally feel a little piece of heaven here, and all of us could see it and feel it. God showed His love and power every day at camp. I know Swamp Camp didn't just touch the kids' lives for one week; it has changed their lives completely. I saw so many boys, girls, and teenagers having their hearts transformed. This camp is the little seed that will grow into a great tree full of fruit. I had the privilege of starting to study the Bible with a teenage girl, because she came to me and asked. What an honor for us as counselors, too, to be given the chance to serve and love something as precious to God as His children.
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Written in Spanish
Dar lo posible para los campistas: oportunidades que cambian corazones, cambian vidas, una alegría que no se consigue en cualquier lugar. Todo este camp fue maravilloso, no solo para mí sino para varios. Algo que valió la pena cada día y cada minuto.
English translation (draft)
Making it possible to give the campers opportunities that change hearts and change lives, a joy you can't find just anywhere. This whole camp was wonderful, not only for me but for many. Something worth every day and every minute.
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Principalmente por fijarse en México, en serio apreciamos el tener la oportunidad de tener este campamento e incluso de fijarse en este siervo de Dios.
Muchas gracias por venirnos a enseñar, por tener el corazón de poner sus recursos e incluso de aprender un nuevo idioma.
La verdad me encantó servir a su lado, el cómo podemos ver a Dios en cada juego y en cada clase; no mentiré, me cansé y me enfermé pero aún con todo eso volvería a regresar. Muchas gracias por todo.
English translation (draft)
Above all, for noticing Mexico. We truly appreciate having the opportunity to have this camp, and even for noticing this servant of God.
Thank you so much for coming to teach us, for having the heart to put in your resources and even to learn a new language.
Honestly, I loved serving alongside you, and how we can see God in every game and every class. I won't lie: I got tired and I got sick, but even with all that I would come back again. Thank you so much for everything.
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Muchas gracias por hacer posible un pedacito del cielo en la tierra para los niños, gracias porque nos dan la oportunidad de ver, aprender y entender a lo que Jesús se refería con ser como niños. He visto a Dios tan presente en el corazón que ha creado en cada uno presente por medio del campamento. También gracias por soñar por los niños: varios han o están pasando por cosas tan difíciles a su corta edad, este campamento les ha dado esperanza y un alivio en su corazón. ¡¡Dios obró increíblemente!! "Nuestro Dios está en los cielos y puede hacer todo cuanto quiere" – Salmo 115:3. Dios hizo tanto en este tiempo.
English translation (draft)
Thank you so much for making a little piece of heaven on earth possible for the children. Thank you for giving us the chance to see, learn, and understand what Jesus meant about becoming like children. I've seen God so present in the heart He created in each person here through the camp. Thank you, too, for dreaming for these children: several have gone through, or are going through, such hard things at such a young age, and this camp has given them hope and relief in their hearts. God worked incredibly!! "Our God is in heaven; He does whatever pleases Him" – Psalm 115:3. God did so much in this time.
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Written in Spanish
Gracias por hacer posible que muchos niños y jóvenes pudieran vivir una semana llena de amor, gozo, alegría y sobre todo que sintieran la presencia de Dios a través del campamento.
Estoy seguro que esta es una oportunidad que cambia y transforma vidas, y el poder impactar en los niños a tan temprana edad hace de esto algo muy importante.
Gracias por todo lo que se hace para tener este campamento.
Seguir sumando al reino de Dios es el impacto que él quiere para el mundo, y esto lo hace posible.
English translation (draft)
Thank you for making it possible for so many children and young people to live a week full of love, joy, and happiness, and above all to feel the presence of God through the camp.
I'm sure this is an opportunity that changes and transforms lives, and being able to reach children at such an early age makes this very important.
Thank you for everything that goes into having this camp.
Continuing to add to the kingdom of God is the impact He wants for the world, and this makes it possible.
A few words are hard to read; the transcription is our best reading.
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Sharing love and the trust to this camp. It's a little bit hard to share/explain all the feelings here. However I'd like to say "SWAMP CAMP", to all the kids who have lived here for one week, is definitely an amazing place. People here, even we don't know each other very well, get a chance to play and compliment each other during the time. Also, I highly want to share thanks to you, though you're not being in the camp this year or maybe next few years, the love and investment will all be seen by our next generations. ♡♡♡
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謝謝你們的贊助，swamp camp因為有你們才得以舉行。這是一個充滿愛和孩子們的歡笑聲的營隊，在這裡孩子們玩樂、奔跑，也學習去彼此相愛。我們有很棒的整套課程，也在這個過程中學習神的愛。不過我想若非有你們在資金上的支持，就不會有這麼好的營隊出現實行。
謝謝你們，雖然做為一個隊輔，我並不認識你們，但想讓你們和我一樣也感受到這個營隊是一個什麼樣的營隊，一起享受那美好的果效和付出的喜樂。最後想再次感謝，若非有你們這營隊真的無法辦成。謝謝！
English translation (draft)
Thank you for your sponsorship; Swamp Camp can happen because of you. It's a camp full of love and children's laughter. Here kids play, run, and learn to love one another. We have a wonderful full curriculum, and through it they learn God's love. But I think that without your financial support, a camp this good would never have come to be.
Thank you. As a counselor I don't know you personally, but I want you to feel, like I do, what kind of camp this is, and to share in its good fruit and the joy of giving. Finally, thank you once more: without you this camp truly could not happen. Thank you!
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Thank you for sponsoring Taiwan Swamp and sending volunteers to make all this possible. Swamp Camp has been our Kingdom kids' most anticipated event of all year. Countless children have expressed that Swamp is ___ and teens their motivation to start studying the Bible or come back to church after many years leaving faith. This is our first year without international volunteers and I am amazed by how the Spirit of Camp is able to pass down successfully. God bless and keep persevering in your work for the Lord. 2026.7.18
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Written in Chinese
Swamp Camp
很感謝台灣能夠有swamp camp，因為有這一個camp我們才有機會去創造這一個像"一小片天堂"的地方，在這裡我們能夠很有安全感的去展現自己，表達所有的情緒，不論是開心、難過、生氣，又或是感動。也很感謝在這個camp裡，我們可以大方的去談論神，不論是感受到神的愛，又或是對神的疑惑，我們也透過swamp camp更多去體會"從前風聞有祢，如今親眼見祢"。感謝有這個camp讓我們有機會去學習愛與被愛，透過隊輔與志工們讓學員能夠去練習鼓勵別人、尊重別人、與人和睦……隊輔與志工們也透過學員去學習耶穌的愛。最後感謝你們的付出，使這個營隊能夠成形，若非有你們，我們也無法盡情享受在這個美好的camp當中。非常感謝！
English translation (draft)
Swamp Camp
I'm so thankful Taiwan can have Swamp Camp. Because of this camp we have the chance to create a place like "a little piece of heaven," where we can feel safe to be ourselves and express every emotion, whether joy, sadness, anger, or being deeply moved. I'm also thankful that at this camp we can talk about God openly, whether we're feeling God's love or wrestling with doubts about Him. Through Swamp Camp we also experience more of "My ears had heard of You, but now my eyes have seen You." Thank you for this camp, which gives us the chance to learn to love and be loved. Through the counselors and volunteers, campers practice encouraging others, respecting others, and living at peace… and the counselors and volunteers learn the love of Jesus through the campers. Finally, thank you for all you give to make this camp take shape. Without you, we couldn't fully enjoy this wonderful camp. Thank you so much!
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Written in Chinese
感謝營隊有很棒的食物和住宿，環境設備也都很舒服。在camp不管走到哪都充滿歡樂與溫暖，小賣部、醫務室、音控區，所有有人在的地方大家都很有愛，在這個營隊，不用擔心會肚子餓或不安全。雖然當隊輔也有許多累和辛苦的地方，但能夠真實的陪伴到參加營隊的小孩，就算再辛苦也都很值得。看著以前帶過的小孩長大，開始也會去照顧別的小小孩，就覺得這個營隊真的非常有意義。
English translation (draft)
Thank you for the camp's wonderful food and lodging; the facilities are really comfortable too. Wherever you go at camp it's full of joy and warmth: the snack shop, the nurse's station, the sound booth, everywhere there are people, everyone is so loving. At this camp no one has to worry about going hungry or being unsafe. Being a counselor is often tiring and hard, but being able to truly be there for the kids at camp makes it worth it, however hard it gets. Watching kids I once led grow up and start looking after the little ones themselves, I feel this camp is truly meaningful.
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支持台灣Swamp Camp從無到有的建立！我們橫跨了COVID-19疫情經歷外國團隊無法參與的幾年，那時真的很不容易，文化氛圍都還沒有建立起來，有好多的不習慣和亞洲華人的尷尬，也記得最初那一介仍然身為學員的我，對於首次營隊陌生又害怕的感覺；到現在的最大男生隊已經是營隊氣氛的引導者；從陌生和尷尬到放鬆自在；從需要外國隊輔才能塑造營隊精神，到現在可以自立自強，甚至能外派去國外幫助新的Camp建立，這片天堂的成就除了實際在現場的我們，更有背後付出的你們！感謝你們讓Swamp能在台灣落地生根！
English translation (draft)
For supporting Taiwan's Swamp Camp as it was built from nothing! We came through the COVID-19 years when foreign teams couldn't take part. It was really hard then: the culture hadn't taken root yet, and there was so much that felt unfamiliar, plus that Asian awkwardness. I still remember being just a camper back then, at my first camp, feeling like a stranger and afraid. Now the oldest boys' team leads the spirit of the whole camp. We've gone from strangers and awkward to relaxed and at home; from needing foreign counselors to shape the camp spirit, to standing on our own, and even sending people overseas to help new camps get started. This piece of heaven was built not only by us on the ground but by you behind it! Thank you for letting Swamp Camp take root in Taiwan!
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(有個開心的回憶。)
感謝Swamp Camp團隊自從2019年帶進這個團體、文化，讓臺灣的小朋友包括我在內，如今我也可以為了這個營隊去回饋給這些小朋友，也更加了解帶領過我們的隊輔是多麼辛苦。我也非常願意繼續傳承這個文化，以及去愛更多的小朋友，讓更多人愛上這營隊，及讓更多的門徒或曾經是學員的門徒回來帶領。真的很開心、能夠知道這個營隊這裡真的對於很多小朋友來說是一個天堂，祢真的也在這營隊有動工，不管是讓學員認識耶穌，及各種環節，是真的很美好。感謝這個團隊、感謝神♡
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(A happy memory.)
Thank you to the Swamp Camp team for bringing this community and culture since 2019 to the children of Taiwan, me included. Now I can give back to these children for this camp, and I understand better how hard the counselors who once led us worked. I'm so willing to keep passing on this culture, to love more children, to help more people fall in love with this camp, and to see more disciples, and disciples who were once campers, come back to lead. I'm so happy to know that for so many children this camp truly is heaven, and that You, God, are really at work here, from helping campers know Jesus to every part of the program. It is truly beautiful. Thank you to this team, and thank God ♡
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Healing the wound you didn't cause, thank you for healing the heart you didn't break. Swamp camp is a heaven on earth to me. I had the courage to through change for the better. As a camper, Swamp gave me the chance to speak & talk to my brother with tears and now as a counsellor, I now learn to love in a Godly way to my campers and to my friends. Swamp healed me from my past and give me a place to be who I am. I sing, dance, laugh, cry & love more than I ever before. Once again, starlight devotions reconnect me to God, whose a father that love unconditionally. Your kindness has moved me, and made me who I am today. I really look up to your example and inspires me to give & to love those around me. May God bless you & your family with peace & happiness along with a good health. I can't wait for Swamp next year.
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Giving us a purpose for our pains. Through Swamp, I've learnt that the struggles I went through as a 12 years old didn't go in vain. Because I get to tell my campers they're not alone, as a counsellor. I didn't hear that when I was young, but now I know I can make sure no kids have to go through lives thinking they're alone. God didn't miss His timing. And you helped it all happened. Thank you for your sacrifice ♡
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From the bottom of our hearts, thank you so much for your incredible support. Because of you, we've been able to create opportunities, touch lives, and have truly make our program possible and meaningful. We're so greatful not just for your funding, but for your belief in what we do. It means more than words could express. Thank you for standing with us, we deeply appreciate you. With all our gratitude.
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Your generous donation. Your kindness and support mean a lot to us and make Swamp happen in Cambodia. Your support truly inspires us and help the Swamp continue our work. From Cambodia we love you! God bless!!!
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Giving me a wonderful opportunity to play a role of as a "Counsellor". When I was connected to my campers and their life story, which helped me to know them better and remind them the title of Swamp 2025. Thank you so much for giving me a next level experience by making me do a bible class and a lot more things. I'm really greatful to "SCMA". Love y'all. ♡♡♡
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I would really like to thank you SCMA for making it possible. Your help has been playing an amazing role in SWAMP Camp. Infact including campers, everyone involved in camp has such a wholesome time where everyone feels so safe to be vulnerable and feel so close to GOD. The food, the games everything just perfect.
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If it wasn't for Swamp Camp, I've wouldn't have gone back home curious to know about God despite being a kingdom kid 10 yrs back. I'm so grateful for God's plan in my life through SWAMP. I've come to peace knowing I'm adopted and that God always has something better for me despite my history. I always heard of God since a kid, but seeing Him? I did that in Swamp Camp. Words wouldn't really do justice to what this camp has done in my life & seeing all the young ones knowing their God; it's been an experience more like "a glimpse of Heaven" ♡
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Parents
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謝謝Jeff和來自不同國家弟兄姊妹的協助，把這麼溫暖又鼓勵的營隊帶來台灣。我在Swamp Camp中親眼見證神如何使用每個熱心投入其中的弟兄姊妹和非基督徒志工，讓每個參與營隊的孩子感受到完全被接納、被深深的愛到，也讓他們對成就這一切的神感到好奇，想要認識神。有好些孩子因著營隊的影響而重新看到自己在神眼中的價值或為神大發熱心。這一切的一切都大大顯出神改變人心的大能！再次感謝SCMA所有成員的付出，很愛你們！ your bro in Christ 2026/7/18
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Thank you, Jeff, and the brothers and sisters from many countries, for helping bring such a warm and encouraging camp to Taiwan. At Swamp Camp I saw with my own eyes how God used every brother and sister who threw themselves in wholeheartedly, and the non-Christian volunteers too, so that every child at camp felt completely accepted and deeply loved, and became curious about the God behind it all and wanted to know Him. A number of children, because of camp, saw again their worth in God's eyes, or caught fire for God. All of it shows God's great power to change hearts! Thank you again to every member of SCMA for all you give. We love you! Your bro in Christ, 2026/7/18
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謝謝Jeff團長無私、無償獻身在camp。這幾年聽到Jeff的分享，open他自己的視角、思考、反省、學習、想法，每次都有不同的進展和見證。我看到的不是一個勝利的、完美的劇本，但我卻在一個憂傷痛悔的靈魂中看見十字架的恩典及榮耀。這樣的接納及自由，或許正是Swamp camp能帶給孩子一個帶來愛的感受營隊的原因。謝謝你們願意擺上。
[name]: Thank you for building the "CAMP church" (God's Ekklesia)
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Thank you, Jeff, our camp director, for giving yourself to camp selflessly and without pay. Over these years, hearing Jeff share, opening up his own perspective, thinking, self-reflection, learning, and ideas, there has been new growth and testimony every time. What I saw was not a victorious, perfect script; instead, in a sorrowful, repentant soul I saw the grace and glory of the cross. That kind of acceptance and freedom may be exactly why Swamp Camp can give children a camp where they feel loved. Thank you for being willing to give yourselves.
[name]: Thank you for building the "CAMP church" (God's Ekklesia)
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謝謝所有Swamp Camp的支持者，因為你們的金錢＆行動力（特別是Jeff）讓我的孩子緊緊的跟隨耶穌。即使我們因故搬到外地，但因每年的Swamp Camp，孩子們不但回台北參加，而且充滿期待和盼望。我們一共參與了四年＋covid的線上camp。女兒從排斥英文到現在不但願意開口說英文，更在台大交到許多好友，建立很深的關係，如今已開始STUDY Bible，姊妹們都很期待她明年也能成為隊輔，而她也是!! 這是一個世界上最棒的營隊，不只改變了孩子，也改變了父母的觀念，學習如何彼此相愛。因為愛能遮掩一切的罪。 with love, [name] 2026.7.18
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Thank you to all of Swamp Camp's supporters. Because of your money and your action (especially Jeff's), my children follow Jesus closely. Even though we had to move away, because of Swamp Camp every year the kids not only come back to Taipei to attend, they look forward to it with real hope. In all we've taken part for four years, plus the online camp during COVID. My daughter went from refusing English to not only being willing to speak it, but making many good friends at National Taiwan University and building deep relationships. Now she has started to study the Bible, and the sisters are all hoping she can become a counselor next year, and so is she!! This is the best camp in the world. It changed not only the children but the parents' thinking too, learning how to love one another. Because love covers over all sins. With love, [name], 2026.7.18
A place name in this card is hard to read; the transcription says "moved away."
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我們家被Swamp Camp大大幫助！2019年是台灣的year 1，兒子12歲參加，我們夫妻帶著campus ministry一起投入，擔任志工一週見證了營隊文化在一週中轉變了campers和大學生counselors，我們也成為營隊的推廣員，持續和門徒分享營隊的美好。可惜covid中斷了營隊進行，直到2023年重返台灣，一連協助我們3年，非常感謝，也很珍惜這樣的付出。我們2個兒女都是營隊的大粉絲，在一週中享受關係、投入每一個挑戰，也真實體會神的同在，一年又一年的影響和轉變真實存在，也把營隊文化延伸到團契生活……感謝你們的奉獻，讓這故事一直寫下去！
English translation (draft)
Our family has been helped so much by Swamp Camp! 2019 was Taiwan's Year 1. Our son joined at 12, and my husband and I brought our campus ministry along to serve as volunteers. In one week we saw the camp culture transform both the campers and the university-student counselors, and we became promoters of the camp, sharing how good it is with other disciples. Sadly COVID interrupted the camp, until it returned to Taiwan in 2023 and helped us three years in a row. We are so grateful and treasure that kind of giving. Both our kids are big fans of camp: for one week they enjoy relationships, throw themselves into every challenge, and truly experience God's presence. Year after year the impact and change are real, and they carry the camp culture into their fellowship life… Thank you for your giving, so this story keeps being written!
The last lines run into the logo and are partly hard to read; we left out what we couldn't read with confidence.
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(I write the Taiwan Swamp Camp theme songs)
I'm an American brother living in Taiwan, and I have been asking myself for 3 years, "Who are these people?" I see the names of the churches and companies you are from on the T-shirts each year. You send Brothers and Sisters halfway around the world to help our church grow. It costs your time and money from your daily life. You amaze me with the grace you give, and it's God's grace. What effort, what commitment! Why? To glorify our God and Lord. Thank you. I appreciate you. My wife is a beautiful Taiwan sister, so the Taiwan culture is now a part of me. So what you do for Taiwan (over) deeply moves me. You are sent by God through those who have come here, inspiring our young, changing their lives and the world in the name of Jesus.
Please know this: each of you has made a difference here. We (especially the young ones) now have permanently engraved in our hearts these weeklong camps… memories, inspirations, songs, tears of revelation, and life-changing decisions.
You all amaze me. God amazes me by putting you into our lives. [name]
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Thank you for Swamp Camp 2025. Swamp changed my daughter. Show herself, don't be shy, have a friendly relationship. Have a good time and no internet. Thank God for Swamp Camp. [name]
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Thank you for… Swamp camp. My daughter is a 17 years old Disabled girl child she is on wheelchair because of her Disability. Normal children don't want to make friendship with her. Teens want to talk hang out with the children of their age and at home she is alone. But in this Swamp camp. She got so many children of her age. Swamp camp fulfilled her need. Swamp camp gave her love, care, and lessons from the Bible. Thank you Swamp camp
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Thank you for the SWAMP. It gives lot of joy to all the children. They really enjoy each and every part of the Swamp games, worship, lessons, food ect., I am happy about my son enjoying the Swamp. He really loves this camp and made very close friends where he is in touch with them through out the year. As a parent I enjoyed the Swamp. I could see the children share their heart to each other and very comfortable with each other. I like their pure friendship and trust on each other. I am grateful to all the leaders, counselors and helpers for making this camp successful. I thank God for the Swamp.
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I am grateful to God for giving me an opportunity to be a part of a Swam camp. The camp brings a bundle of joy and happiness and lots of memories in kids life. Kids will love to come every year it's a great place for learning from each other. As a parent I feel very much encouraged to listen about Swamp though my children. Appreciate each one of them who have been part of the Swamp camp. Thank you very much for the love & support…
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三年前我的女兒來參加camp結束之後，她主動要開始讀經。現在她已經成為門徒。我們很感謝有camp，它讓孩子們可以安全的打開心房認識神、經歷神。每一年他們都熱切期待參加營隊，也會嚮往未來有一天能成為隊輔。我也很感謝當我們家長來到營隊時，每一個工作人員都跟我們說孩子有多棒。謝謝每一位付出在其中用心愛孩子的工作人員。
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Three years ago, after my daughter came to camp, she decided on her own to start reading the Bible. Now she has become a disciple. We are so thankful for camp: it lets children safely open their hearts to know God and experience God. Every year they eagerly look forward to camp, and dream of one day becoming counselors. I'm also grateful that when we parents came to camp, every staff member told us how wonderful our kids are. Thank you to every staff member who pours their heart into loving these children.
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這是來自台灣的感謝！由於您的付出，我與孩子都重新在營隊中學習——如何用神的愛去愛，特別是對身為青少年的母親，怎麼去與先生攜手在家裡提供一個在靈魂裡的青草地，讓孩子能不畏懼世俗價值，做她自己，成為神想塑造(的人)。
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This is a thank-you from Taiwan! Because of what you gave, my child and I both learned again at camp how to love with God's love, especially for me as the mother of a teenager: how to join hands with my husband to make our home a green pasture for the soul, so our child need not fear the world's values, can be herself, and can become who God wants to shape her to be.
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Me and my wife are excited with this event so much. We have joined 4 times already and still be thankful for this spiritual activities. I admire all the people who involve organizing it, put all of their heart and strength to make it happen every year. I learn a lot from it, push me to act some activity I never did before, it help me emotionally, mentality and spiritually. All the teenagers from Siem Reap Church gain so much in their life too. We love this Swamp Camp. Thank you. Love, [names]
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It is the first time for me to join SWCA in Cambodia as a visitor from VietNam. It has been blessing for me be apart of this program to witness the power of God, Holy spirit working in the lives of children here. Thanks Jeff about his sharing with us about the mission, vision and value of this program for the children every nations to know God. Hopefully early future in VietNam we have change to implement this program for the next generations to see God, His amazing and His Glory to be shined in our country! Please pray for us!
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…organizing such a wonderful and meaningfull Swamp Camp 2025 in Cambodia. It has truly touched my heart and inspired me deeply. I was so happy to see the campers full of joy and faith. Thank you, Jeff, for bringing this amazing program to many places around the world. I dream and hope that one day Swamp Camp will be held in Vietnam too! With love and gratitude. [name]
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Helping me be who I am today. Camp has always been a safe place for me to learn & make my mistakes. The love I've received from my counselors, directors, helpers and every single person in camp is everything I will ever need. This is the closest I can be with God. This place, these people have changed my life. I am forever grateful for everything Swamp Camp has done for me. Words cannot describe how Swamp has changed my life. Thank you ♡
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Volunteers
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Your Donation and Support. Your love have touched the heart of many Cambodian Children and us Volunteer. These 5 days has been a blast, we been witness children who's been shy and timid transformed into a cheerful and energetic kids. This is also my first time joining Swamp, and these 5 days has change my view of children, I never like being around kids before but now I'm looking forward to spending time with them again.
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