Nana Camp

For the last 18 years, Marsha Griffith Eckermann has hosted “Nana Camp” for her grandkids. This special time together with grandchildren began when her oldest grandchild was 4. She describes Nana Camp, which is usually a week or so, as “a great field trip, a giant slumber party, the presentation of theology for children that goes on and on for days. Most of all, it is great fun.” One example is when Nana taught her grandkids about Texas history, a lesson that included drawing the Texas flag, learning the song “Texas, Our Texas,” and a visit to the Alamo. One year included learning about lions, which concluded with a performance of “The Lion King” in the Theater District. For many years, friends have asked about her plans for Nana Camp and encouraged her to share the story in a book. Recently, she did just that, publishing Nana Camp: A Grandmother's Story of Bringing Grandchildren to Jesus, which includes a reflection on her role as a grandmother and ideas of specific activities to share and conversations to have with grandkids. This month will mark the 19th year of Nana Camp, and the focus will be on heroes. Nana’s plans include visiting a police station and bringing cookies to police officers; bringing lunch to a fire station; visiting a military museum in Galveston; and spending a day in San Jacinto (Sam Houston will be their Texas hero of study). Pictured is Marsha surrounded by her grandchildren: Hunter Griffith, 22; Jacob Janes, 15; Joshua Janes, 18; Jackson Janes, 20; Joseph Janes, 13; Genny Griffith, 8; Georgia Griffith, 12; and Lily Griffith, 16.
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