Looks Like We Made It

If you were a 4-H camper today it probably seemed like an eternity to get from the Robeson County Cooperative Extension Center to Betsy Jeff Penn 4-H Camp for our very first day of camp.  In all reality it only took us three hours with a stop or two on the way.
Our first stop was in Richmond County to pick up some 4-H campers then on to Asheboro where they have a Golden Coral and we took a moment to stop and eat lunch.  After or stomachs were full we got back on our bus and headed for camp.
You could feel the excitement in the air as our campers moved into their cabins and made new friends immediately.  After getting settled in it was time to hit the field and play some games.  Rock, paper, scissors, tag is always a favorite and in big groups can cause a wee bit of confusion as we found out today.  The you got a chance to work on team building skills all while having fun.
Our outdoor picnic was incredible.  We had hot dogs with all the trimmings, baked beans, potato chips, watermelon, and chocolate chip cookies.
After filling our stomachs we hit the Rec Hall for a few introductions of staff to campers.  We had lots of fun as the staff members had creative ways of introducing themselves.  We not only learned more about our family away from home but danced with them.  That's right we got up and danced.  After a ball in the rec hall you would think our day might be done?  Oh no, don't think that.
Next it was time to head for the campfire.  We had skits, fire, and fun as we enjoyed a traditional camping experience.
When campfire was over it was time to head to our cabins and hit the showers.  once we got cleaned up it was time to hit the hay as they say.  Tomorrow starts early with a 7 am wake up call and we all need a good night's sleep after an exciting first day.  Stay tuned for tomorrow as we get crafty with our first full day and a list of activities




a half mile long.