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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Samson's hair

He is agile...

 strong and foolhardy

(yes, it is he over the Chicago River, lol)

handsome

funny

... and he finally got a haircut!

Our kids as actors

Summer 2010

The Mission from Lake Geneva Youth Camp on Vimeo.

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!!!

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.

Hi Ho, Hi Ho...It's off to Camp we go; plus Giant Swing fun!

Summer Camp here we come! They may have been smiling, but underneath I think AJ and Jared were a little bit apprehensive about spending a week away from home. Once they arrived at Camp LGYC, the crowd of excited kids and the possibilities of new friends and fun activities probably alleviated some of their worries. The last two pictures below show DH (center) and AJ (right) giving the Giant Swing a try.