In Episode 27, Jesse is joined by special co-host David Johnson and longtime Camp Okema leaders Dave and Janice Kerr for a conversation that spans decades of camp life. From their first visit in 1983 through an Anglican parish weekend to years of involvement in work weekends, family camp, and leadership, the Kerrs share how Camp Okema gradually became a central part of their lives.

They reflect on the early days of camp—rustic facilities, evolving cabins, and the challenges (and character) of places like Sleepy Hollow. Much of the conversation focuses on their years leading Small Fry Camp, including how programs were built, how staff were trained, and the intentional care that went into creating a meaningful first camp experience for young campers.

Along the way, they revisit the traditions that defined those summers: graces and meal routines, dish pit duties, bannock over the fire, campfire songs, skits, night games, and the always-important certificate notes. They also highlight the people who shaped camp behind the scenes and the role of spaces like the outdoor chapel in building community and faith.

It’s a thoughtful, story-rich episode that captures the heart of Camp Okema through the lens of leadership, service, and decades of memories—plus, of course, a quick check-in on the ever-unsolved Moose Man mystery.

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