The Youth Group Shops with a Purpose

On Sunday December 11, 2005, sixth through 12th graders met for Camden County Episcopal Youth Group. 21 of us—representing all three Episcopal Churches in our county—piled into three vehicles to drive south to St. John's Town Center to shop.

Once there, we divided into groups for a quick 30 minutes of shopping for ourselves. Then we met up for another half hour of shopping. This time groups were given an amount to buy of $50 to $100 depending on the size of their group. We were shopping for 12-16 year olds who will get their presents through the Christmas for Camden Kids project. Christ Church, St. Marys and King of Peace each gave $200 for the teens to use on their shopping spree. This second half was shopping with a purpose and the teens clearly gave thought as to what their peers will want to receive this Christmas.