This summer, Firefly welcomed 120 campers, trained 15 middle and high school interns, and performed for more than 500 family members, friends, and community supporters. Those numbers are bigger than we ever imagined—but the moments behind them mean even more.

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Our summer began by training 15 young leaders to become more than camp counselors. They created choreography, staged scenes, planned games, learned to lead, and discovered that they could help younger performers find their own confidence and joy.

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Then came three unforgettable weeks of camp.

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50 young performers moved it, moved it through Madagascar KIDS. 10 students stepped behind the curtain to explore the technical and creative work that brings theatre to life. Finally, 60 Wildcats filled the stage for a sold-out week of High School Musical JR.—creating an entire production in just five days and reminding us that we really are all in this together.

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There were early mornings, late nights, brave first auditions, new friendships, huge laughs, happy tears, and more confetti than we could count. We watched campers find their voices, interns become educators, and young people discover a place where they were known, celebrated, and free to shine.

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To every camper, intern, parent, volunteer, teacher, donor, audience member, and church that opened its doors to us: thank you. You gave your time, trusted us with your children, cheered from the audience, and helped create a summer we will never forget.

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Most of all, we thank God for every child who walked through our doors and for the opportunity to do work that brings people together, builds genuine belonging, and reflects the joy and love of Christ.

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This summer, we didn’t just produce three camps. Together, we caught lightning in a bottle.