During Family Camp weekends, the Variety Show is more than just a chance to perform—it’s a celebration of connection, creativity, and joy for campers and their families. For many, it becomes a cherished memory as they come together to plan and practice their act, sharing laughter and excitement along the way.
One special Variety Show performance this year was performed by camper Tischer, with moms Shannon and Natalie, who were inspired by the magic of their first Family Camp experience.
“We were so impressed with the skits during our first year at Family Camp. It was fun to watch families having fun with each other and as a result making everyone laugh. We really wanted to come ready and prepared.”
Their journey to the stage began long before they arrived at camp. Through many dinner conversations, they landed on the idea of a swim routine.
“We started putting the performance together about two weeks before camp. We practiced our performance with lots of laughs each night after school! We would continue to talk about possible costume ideas, music, props, etc. over dinner each night. Then, the week before camp, we recorded our performance a few times to watch it back and work out the final tweaks. There were many nights of making mistakes and rolling on the floor with laughter at ourselves along the way.”
Their time spent preparing before camp was evident, evening bringing their own costumes and props! The audience could feel the joy radiating from the Bauer family as they performed.
Moments like these embody the mission of Family Camp – to create opportunities for families to laugh, connect, and create memories that will last a lifetime. The Bauer family’s swim routine was not just a performance; it was a celebration of connection, belonging, and the incredible joy that comes from being together.
“Hearing the laughs from the audience and seeing everyone smile was so much fun and what camp is all about for us. Our daughter can be reserved at times, and the fact that she was so on board to do this with us was amazing and truly a memory we will treasure. Camp is about being present, connecting with others, being silly, and just having an all-around good time; preparing and performing our ‘synchronized swim’ routine was exactly that.”
