Packing it in.

Unfortunately all our fun had to start winding down at some point and after another action packed day, tonight's festivities were the perfect way to start saying good-bye.

After another full day of traditional camp activities like swimming, archery and canoeing as well as some non-traditional activities like GPS challenge, repelling, and corn husking, our campers were ready for the big evening finale.
After dinner we held our traditional Thursday night dance. While some enjoyed the toe tapping music, others took advantage of the night to play a few games with their newfound friends. Everyone had the chance to enjoy snow cones made by the L.I.T.'s (Leaders In Training) and cool off from the heat generated by all the fast paced songs.

After the dance we had our final campfire complete with a fireworks display. What a better way to end a terrific week. The campers headed back to their cabins to pack and exchange addresses and phone numbers. While the volunteers and staff took a few minutes to recap the week's funniest moments (sorry we can't repeat it because what happens at camp stays at camp), which I am sure campers will repeat the moment we arrive home on Friday.

Just a quick note to all the parents, family members and friends who have been checking our blog, photo web site, and sending e-mails to our campers, thank you. Not only for sending your child on this wonderful adventure but for supporting them through encouraging words and laughter as you watched the shenanigans so far away from home. We hope everyone feels like this was a wonderful experience and we hope your camper will consider coming back with us next year. Keep an eye on our blog because we will let you know as soon as we have dates and prices for 2009.

All our campers are sound asleep right now. In the morning we will pack up and head home. Tune in again tomorrow for our last 2008 4-H camp update, and all the updates of future 4-H programs.