A Summer Of Serviam

Pictured from left to right: Abby Delf ’23, Kaili Hebrank ’23, Jennifer Lueken Delf ’95, Julie Burke Kuhnert ’96 at St. Peter Claver RC & Church Camp Creative.

A Summer of Serviam

An Ursuline woman and her family are sharing in St. Angela’s spirit with a creative twist for children in Punta Gorda, Belize.

Julie Burke Kuhnert ’96, founder of Camp Creative along with her family, enjoys serving the children of Punta Gorda with the creative arts. The summer of 2022 marked 10 years for Julie and her family of ministering to children and families, connecting with communities and sharing in creating, culture, and service. This year, she was joined by alumna and current Ursuline mom Jennifer Lueken Delf ’95 along with her daughter Abby Delf ’23 and classmate Kaili Hebrank ’23 as camp volunteers. With a total of 18 American and Belize teachers and volunteers the camp served almost 200 children in Punta Gorda and Big Falls village from June 26 through July 15. This was the first year that the camp was able to host two sessions, and have the opportunity to serve more children from the significantly more isolated communities.

Through the support of her family, volunteers and donations, the Kuhnert family travel with nearly thirty bags each summer when they make the trip to Belize. They pack and provide all the art supplies for the children who attend camp, as well as back packs, school supplies and additional donations for the local schools. Each summer is spent providing a creative outlet to the children, working closely with them and their teachers as they create jar lanterns, tie dye, paintings, and coffee filter rainbows.

“So very much goes on behind the scenes, all year long, to help Camp Creative be such a great opportunity for others. [It’s]truly a grassroots effort,” said the family reflecting on 10 years of ministry. “It is a true team effort, and unique among volunteer programs for this model.”

We are thrilled to see these Ursuline global connections, and grateful for all the ways these women are sharing the spirit of Serviam with the world!