Youth Camp and Lost Marbles

Our son will have spent several weeks full-time at a Youth Camp by the end of this Summer. He got trained to be a Camp Counselor. He's kept very busy assisting at Day Camp and cooking meals at the camp's kitchens also.

BOYS CAMP:  The always-exhilarating week has finally arrived. His cabin has 12 campers, boys between the ages of 9 to 11 years.

The first night of Boys Camp had him texting me to please pray as the cabin was "tough". The boys were staying up and not sleeping! It was simply too exciting for them.  As head Counsellor of his cabin, my son definitely needed rest. I encouraged him by saying that the young boys will eventually settle down in the days ahead as they get used to Camp life.  The multitude of Camp activities will definitely tire them out as well. Of course, I also told him I'd pray to the Lord for the situation.

GO SWIM IN THE LAKE:  This is a traditional camp activity.  An early (6:30 am) wake up call -- before breakfast -- to hunt for marbles and tops that have been thrown into the [cold] lake.  Participation gets you a cup of hot chocolate.  The winner gets a prize and bragging rights.

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6 Degrees of Separation

This showed up on my Facebook wall, and I was honestly perplexed.  Who in the world took this picture; and knew to forward it to our son, who in turn forwarded it to me?  The answer below ...

Chris  knows our son through their mutual employment with the Youth Camp in WI a few years back. Plus, our son was his wedding photographer.  Chris and his wife are also friends with our daughter-in-laws relatives here in  the area. Chris  will continue his connection to Jared as he's been hired by hubby's  company as a temp in the Design Department.  It's a small world after all!

PS:  Hubby's heart-felt words really touched my heart!

Disinfectant Clorox & Soap

Clorox and Soap would have helped our son's fervent, Christian friend, Trevor.  He's far too friendly with complete strangers. Thus, the consequence: getting sick-to-his stomach soon after shaking hands with a Homeless Person. 

Washing his hands faithfully (using soap) and/or keeping a container of Clorox in his car should be a given. And NO biting of fingernails, neither!

Home-made Peppermint Soap (smells delish!)

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Honor Cabin @ Summer Camp in Wisconsin

To be bestowed the  Honor Cabin  award meant a cabin (and the Campers who reside therein) got the most points for being the cleanest/most organized cabin during the entire week of camp...along with possessing other sterling qualities.  They were judged on a daily basis by two, qualified, impartial judges --- the Camp nurses.

Congrats to Cabin Number 11 -- AJ's cabin!  The other boys were Nathanael, Micah, Chase, Noah, Christian, John, Clayton, and Luke.  Their counselor was Terence Jackson (in white cap).
 Note that 3 of the 9 boys are from our Chapel in Elgin. *Ahem*

Remember!

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Wisconsin Summer Camp during Winter Season

Angus Burger (sooo many toppings; the best burger I've ever tasted!!!!)

"Forever Trevor Blue Drink-O-Rama" (may look like Antifreeze, but surprisingly delicious!)

Ice cream Palooza ('cause they're ... not afraid of Winter...)

Camille, Jared, and Jill spent Saturday through Sunday at the Christian Youth Camp in Lake Geneva, WI for a Staff Retreat. The temperature was frigid during the two days, but the Cafeteria where we met-up with them and had our Lunch was warm and inviting.  I felt even better/warmer when, (a) the meal was FREE because of Jared's volunteer hours; and (b)  the two older ones were offered paid positions for the upcoming Yr 2010 Summer-camp Season  as Assistant Cook (Camille), and Head Dishwasher (Jared).  Jill applied as a volunteer, so we shall see what opportunities the Lord will open for her at the Camp.  Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow!!!

More on Duct Tape: Hats, Shoes, Wallet -- you name it

Friday Night was the start of a Christian Women's Conference at the Campground in Wisconsin. Jared has, once again, volunteered to work at the Camp kitchen.

...by love serve one another.

~ Galatians 5:13

The place holds good memories for him. He learned how to be a really good dishwasher. Through his newly-found friends, he also learned the many uses of duct tape. He has since passed on that skill to his siblings. Stuck on an island, lost in the jungles, or wiling away the hours at a place in the middle of nowhere, they will never lack for accessories with duct tape in hand. Take a look ---

Living La Dolce Vita: A Boy's Summer Camp Adventures

~ Summer Break '09~

by JSE, age 16

Went to a Christian Summer Youth Camp in Wisconsin

Learned to make my own duct-tape shoes

Volunteered as a server/dishwasher/all-around kitchen helper

Made loads of new Friends

ate goooood Food

...best of all, had a place I could call my own (shared with 2 other guys)

Sweet!

Message from Summer Camp: Send Duct Tape

DS' text message from Youth Camp read:

We have a new roommate. Send duct tape.

So, what does this mean???

1. The new roommate snores quite loudly. They will silence the bloke so that the rest of the guys can get a good night's rest and feel refreshed for the following day's camp chores.

or

2. The new roommate is abhorred and despised by all. They will tie him up like a mummy, and leave him outside the cabin to be eaten by Wisconsin Wolves.

The answer: neither of the above.

The duct tape will be used to make a new pair of shoes. Seems that socks covered with duct tape will make a handy, dandy, comfortable pair of water-proof shoes. And I thought DS wouldn't learn ANYTHING while working at camp! My bad.

They're Baaaack! Take 3 : Bear, Friends & Co-workers @ Summer Youth Camp

Always-generous AJ bought Farrah, using his own camp money (!), the cute Stuffed Bear below. More camp pictures taken during the Closing Ceremony. And photos of Jared's fellow Camp Workers during their lunch break.