Fred and Chris Coccetti have been attending Big Camp for over thirty years, making it a cherished tradition and a must-attend event. In the early days, they borrowed caravans from friends and acquaintances. Their daughter, Chelise Hoy, recalls first attending Big Camp at the age of four and has continued to come every year, only missing twice due to being overseas.
Chelise has brought her children—Hudson, Bailey, and Emmy—to Big Camp every year since they were babies. Growing up in the Maroochydore church alongside our beloved Canvas Chronicles editor, Pr Ben, Chelise shares, “Big Camp is our favourite week of the whole year. We start looking forward to the next one as soon as camp ends.”
Emmy proudly said about her mother, “My mum is strong.” It’s wonderful to have such strong women in our church, serving as role models and passing on their values to the next generation.
