Camp Kick-off Night

We kicked-off summer camp 2009 with a bang. Actually about 50 bangs. One of our ice-breaker games was the “balloon game” where campers tied balloons to their ankles and tried to stomp on others’ balloons and pop them. Campers also participated in “hip to hip”, and the tape-pulling-piggy-back game, which we still have not come up with a name for. Caleb Wilson took the reigns of the bull horn during the games and did a smashing job. Then we all went down to the cafeteria for Edna’s pizza (we must keep her in business) and brownies, and mingled a bit … Continue reading

Camp ’08: Arrival

Sunday saw campers from all over the world (ok Midwest) arriving for camp registration in eager anticipation of the exciting week to come. Luggage was unloaded, bunks became occupied, bathrooms were stocked with toiletries, and friendships were begun. “It’s finally here!” were the words expressed through the eyes of many campers. For the benefit of the first-time campers and familiar faces alike, introduction activities commenced immediately, including camp orientation, followed by ice-breaker games in the tabernacle, followed by Edna’s pizza for dinner, and rounded out nicely with some quality singing and praise time. This was probably the most enthusiastic opening … Continue reading

Camp '08: Arrival

Sunday saw campers from all over the world (ok Midwest) arriving for camp registration in eager anticipation of the exciting week to come. Luggage was unloaded, bunks became occupied, bathrooms were stocked with toiletries, and friendships were begun. “It’s finally here!” were the words expressed through the eyes of many campers. For the benefit of the first-time campers and familiar faces alike, introduction activities commenced immediately, including camp orientation, followed by ice-breaker games in the tabernacle, followed by Edna’s pizza for dinner, and rounded out nicely with some quality singing and praise time. This was probably the most enthusiastic opening … Continue reading