Stories from the Point

On this episode of “Stories from the Point,” Camp Director Forrest Walker talks with nine members of the leadership team at camp. Lauren, William, Keira, Stewart, Ellen, Thomas, Harper, Lily, and Martha discuss how each of their roles provides essential support for counselors and staff to create an environment of experiential learning and spiritual and developmental growth. Stories from the Point...

Camp is in session! In this series, Camp Director Forrest Walker invites us to get to know a few of the summer staff members serving at Camp Vesper Point. Each with their own passions and gifts, Lousia, Kyle, Blythe, Amos, and Malik share their stories, how they made their way to camp, and what inspires them to serve our students.   Stories from the Point is produced by First Presbyteria...

In this episode, Camp Director Forrest Walker and his wife Alex Walker discuss how novel experiences at camp can build skills and encourage age-appropriate risk assessment. Stories from the Point is produced by First Presbyterian Church in Chattanooga, Tennessee Our theme music was written and recorded by Dr. Brian Cosby and Aaron Little Our sound and editing engineers are Caleb Woodall & Dyla...

In this episode, Camp Director Forrest Walker and Camp Administrator Sarah Estler prepare parents with a discussion on the essential items for prospective and returning campers to pack for camp. Sarah has faithfully served at Vesper Point for seven years and has been serving with our 1st Pres team for even longer, and her insight in this episode is invaluable to making a camper's experience even m...

In this episode, Camp Director Forrest Walker and his wife Alex Walker continue the series, The Case for Camp, with a conversation around two topics: the benefit of a play-based childhood and how camp can be a safe place for students to take off their masks and be themselves. Tune in to our next episode for a conversation with Forrest Walker and Sarah Estler, our Camp Administrator, about the Top...

In this episode, Camp Director Forrest Walker and his wife Alex begin a new series, The Case for Camp. In this first episode of the series, Forrest and Alex take a look at the latest research as well as their experiences at the camp to explore the value of camp as a screen and technology-free environment. They reflect on how stepping away from constant distraction creates space for campers and sta...

In this episode, Camp Director Forrest Walker interviews past camp directors Mick and Michele Wilson about their time at the camp and the impact they made on camp as well as the impact that camp made on them. Additional production and audio engineering by Delano Mattox.  Stories from the Point is produced by First Presbyterian Church in Chattanooga, Tennessee Our theme music was written and...

In this episode, Camp Director Forrest Walker Interviews David Clem and Ian Hassevoort, who are two young men who have attended camp in the past and grew to work as staff. Additional production and audio engineering by Delano Mattox.  Stories from the Point is produced by First Presbyterian Church in Chattanooga, Tennessee Our theme music was written and recorded by Dr. Brian Cosby and Aaron...

In this pilot episode, camp director Forrest Walker and his wife, Alex Walker, provide some insight into what camp means to them and to the greater mission of First Presbyterian Church of Chattanooga. Additional production and audio engineering by Delano Mattox.  Stories from the Point is produced by First Presbyterian Church in Chattanooga, Tennessee Our theme music was written and recorded...