Crossing the ‘River of Fire, River of Water’ 

In some ways, going to camp is akin to the journey of the traveler in the famous parable “River of Fire, River of Water,” written 1,400 years ago by Chinese Master Shan Tao. Campers don’t face rivers of fire or water, but it is nonetheless a challenging situation, especially for the first time. There is often the fear of a new situation, away from the comfort and security of home and family, and the stress and uncertainty of encountering new and challenging tasks.