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201885 minPGdocumentary

Religious Institutions Family Dynamics

One Last Summer

201885 minPGdocumentary

For 60 years, Pilgrim Hills in Millersburg, Ohio, served as a cherished summer camp before its closure by the Ohio United Church of Christ in February 2017.

Religious Institutions Family Dynamics

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For 60 years, Pilgrim Hills in Millersburg, Ohio, served as a cherished summer camp before its closure by the Ohio United Church of Christ in February 2017.

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Brandon Youngdirector

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Pilgrim Hills, a camp near Millersburg, Ohio, has welcomed thousands for 60 years. Memories of laughter, worship, and summer activities fill its trails. In February 2017, the Ohio United Church of Christ conference decided to close the camp and relocate to Templed Hills. One Last Summer captures the final season at Pilgrim Hills, detailing its significance to many and addressing the future of summer camping in the United States. The film reflects on the lasting impact of this cherished space.

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