The Last 2 Weeks of Summer

So those Explorers. Well they were a handful, but we absolutely loved their enthusiasm and their high energy! It definitely was a non-stop week, but it was also a week filled with extreme growth and God's presence.

The week following was our second group of Trailblazers. My absolute favourite age group as they are neither outrageously immature, nor "to cool for school", hence making them a group of campers that ceases to say "no!" and is always willing to participate in games and activities! Some of the quotes from the Grad 4-6 kids were quite extraordinary. Here's a small tidbit;
 
"even ordinary people can do extraordinary things."
"God made us who we are so we shouldn't try to change."
"I want to go home and teach the lessons I've learned here to other people and have a heart for my enemies."

This past week was the youngest age group of the summer. Over 68 screaming Grades 1-3 kids invaded main site, and boy were they a blast! The Sparkies required a ton of attention as to not lose the wandering campers with their curiousity. But we loved them and they brought a ton of joy to the staff with their huge smiles and radiating enthusiasm, they were awesome. One of the highlights of this past Sparky week was definitely rocking out with Daign and Cam to Son of the Morning by Oh, Sleeper (best band ever).

Now for the last 2 weeks of summer; Part 1: Ignite 2 and Part 2: Impact. Should be a ton of fun, but also a ton of effort to plan the crazy night games and evening programming; such as the climactic summer ending Homemade Jam! Should be a blast, should require lots of rest. Please pray that we as a camp staff would have the energy to persevere until the end of summer!

On one last side note, I went to see the Bourne Legacy this weekend with some camp staff, and let's just say that it did not disappoint. Jeremy Renner was phenomenal and the plot for the Bourne Ultimatum carried right over to become the main conflict of Legacy. Awesome movie, I think you should go see it if you have seen the three Matt Damon Bourne movies that precede the Bourne Legacy. Check it out!

Sunset at the Canoe Pond

Up the Zipline

Down the Zipline