Weekend Retreat at Whispering Pines - 2026
Dear AZMC,
I am writing to express my sincere gratitude to all of our campers and volunteers for making the 2026 Family Camp Retreat at Whispering Pines Campground such a wonderful success. This campground remains a special place for so many of us, and it provided the perfect backdrop for our time together.
The event was filled with a variety of engaging activities that took place throughout the week, including:
- Interesting classes and educational sessions.
- Recreation and outdoor adventures.
- Creative crafts for all ages.
- Evening campfires and our community talent show.
We truly appreciate the time and energy everyone contributed to the event. I hope you had a great experience and enjoyed your time at the retreat. For those who were unable to make it this year, we missed you and hope you will consider joining us next year.
Thank you again for being a part of this year's camp.
Best regards,
Jake Hansen
Happiness is only real when shared
~Christopher McCandless
Learning Campfire Songs
Activities
Youth participating in many activities
Campfire Fun!
Recognitions in Dining Hall
Jake Hansen
Mauwa Waluumya
Mike Butler
Charlotte Waluumya
Lina Waluumya
Sandi Butler
Appreciating Jaquiline’s beautiful voice with phone lights
Jaquiline Lusaenda
Jaquiline Lusaenda, Kesiya Philemon, Eugeni Aluta, Mto Malisawa
Talent Show
Blake Smith presiding
Diana and Izzy Hansen praying
Shelby Villegas reads Scripture
Sandi Butler leading congregational singing
Sharing around the table
What is God Doing?
Story Time for Young and Young at Heart
How Should We Live?
Leading the Closing Hymn
Kyle Harper - Reading and prayer to close service followed by acknowledging Jake Hansen and Family Camp team for all their work!
Intergenerational Service
