Nothing Terrible about These Twos.

We hit the ground running today as we got up and hit day two of 4-H camp at Betsy-Jeff Penn 4-H educational center.  The activity schedule each day is a little different for our groups but the main schedule which includes times to eat all stays the same.  Speaking of eating, breakfast included eggs and bagels.  Of course there was also fresh fruit available.  Have we mentioned we have lots of food choices here?

                After all the fun of cleaning up around the camp it was time to head to our first activity.  Today canoeing, boulder wall, and high ropes were on the agenda for many campers.  Although there are many staples to the activity schedule, such as creek stomping and arts and crafts, each day’s schedule is different so campers get the chance to try many things and see what might fascinate them.  After we had a few activities under our belt we had worked up an appetite so it was time to head to the dining hall for an incredible lunch of homemade pizza.

                After lunch we hiked to the beaver dam, had our favorite choice activity, pool time and horseback riding.  Even though we were getting used to our schedule, Mother Nature decided to step in and mess with our plans.  When the sun went away and the rain came down we thought about continuing but then the thunder came rolling in and it was time to head to the rec hall.  We went ahead and had camp store a little early and when we were done so was Mother Nature and we headed back to our fun. 

                After our activities we noticed hunger set in so it was time to head back to the down to the dining hall for dinner.  Bar-B-Q chicken was on the menu along with cornbread, macaroni and cheese, and green beans.  While we were at dinner Mother Nature divided to return.  However what she didn't know is that rain makes rest time just a bit nicer.  We do wish she had left before our evening hike tonight but no luck.  So we hiked back to the rec hall with everyone.  Since flag lowering could not happen in the rain we gathered to hear the important awarding of the cleanest cabin award.  Tonight cabin 1 walked away with the silver toilet and cabin 8 took home the golden faucet. 

                After the bragging rights were handed out it was time to move on to the games for the evening.  First off was human bowling.  The humans were the bowlers and the pins and the staff definitely didn't hit a gutter ball with this game.  After a few rounds it was time for Aye Aye Captain.  A pirate’s version of Simon Says, with a few more twists and turns.  If that wasn't enough we played the most exciting game of Rock, Paper, Scissors, that I can ever remember.  Just in case you think our evening campfire might have gotten rained out never fear.  Even though the flames never hit our s ‘mores, it didn't stop of from making them and devouring them.

                After a great snack it was time to run through the rain drops and back to our cabins.  Tonight, after all ready being soaked there were no arguments about taking a hot shower and getting ready for bed.  It should be a peaceful night tonight as our sleepy heads hit the pillow.  As we dream about tomorrow please know how much we appreciate everyone who made this possible.