The first day of camp was just an appetizer for our youth as they continued toward the best of activities. The Trekkers (our oldest youth) got hung up on all the fun as they learned the proper way to hug trees. Actually, they had the opportunity to work on the ropes course, climbing a 25 foot pole and jumping to catch a swing, walking on logs suspended in mid-air, and yes, zipping to the bottom of the hill on a zip line. The course tested their resolve, broke down barriers, and forced them to work together to accomplish tasks (plus it was a great adventure, even if they were screaming as they let go of their fears and grabbed hold of the fun). The Adventurers learned how to make shelters and build a camp fire for their sleep out at the outpost tonight. Some of the youth had a chance to check out the water games and slide down a slippery tarp, get dizzy during the water noodle race, and play a neat game of pool tag. By the time the sun set our campers just wanted to shower and lay their head on their pillows to dream about tomorrow's adventures.
2 comments:
Sounds like everyone is having a blast. Makes me a little jealous. LOL! It is good for the older youth to be able to learn to work as a team, because someday they will be able to reach back and pull from the team building skills that they learned. Sounds like the making of a TRY-IT team. Ummmmm.
Great Idea Shea Ann!! Richmond County 4-H has started a Blog as well. If any Richmond parents are checking this blog, you can also check out www.richmond4-h.blogspot.com.
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