After breakfast it was time to head to our activities. Today we had a smattering of Arts and Crafts, GaGa Ball, archery, rock wall climbing, horse back riding, canoeing, and swimming. Oh where to start on the wonders of the fun we had today. Let's start with the Ga-Ga Pitt. This is something new at BJP and they actually have two pitts. The game is a little like dodge ball below the knees. The goal is to be the last person standing, and not to get hit by the ball. It sort of sounds easier than it is.
We had two opportunities to get wet and cool off today. One was in the pool where we played games and paddled around. The other involved paddling around in a canoe in the lake. After learning how to steer and stay in the boat we got out and had the chance to jump in and get wet.Of course all of this exercise got us hungry again so we stopped and had lunch. Today's lunch consisted of celery, carrots, and PIZZA. Our youth devoured the food and took a little rest time to allow the scrumptious meal to settle in their stomaches.
When it was time to hit the dusty trail again we continued with our activities. Part of our youth were introduced to horse back riding, while another group got to bear arms or at least bows on the archery range. Everyone got a chance to aim and fire arrows at the target and most of them heard the rewarding thwack of hitting the target.
Speaking of being rewarded our youth had the rewarding experience of climbing the rock wall. It was amazing to watch them scaling the structure that is the height of the camp water tower. They were a little hesitant to start with but many of them took a shot and climbed up with grace, and strength.Of course there was a mid afternoon break to enjoy camp store. Each camper had the chance to buy a snack (candy, chips, ice cream) and soda. It also gave them a little time to enjoy with their friends and see other folks outside their group. They ate their snack, enjoyed some social time and even danced.
Of course we still weren't done with our activities. Some groups got to hit the arts and crafts area and learn how to make friendship bracelets. They had a blast making things for themselves and their friends.
Then it was time to finish up their last activities before heading back to their cabins to change before dinner. On the menu tonight make your own tacos and they had all the fixings to go with it. It was awesome. We are doing some serious eating and playing here. Of course we were all serious when it comes to the flag lowering each night.
This is also the time of the most important and coveted announcement of the day. Which cabins are the cleanest. Tonight Cabin 3 walked away with the golden faucet award and cabin six took home the silver toilet seat. We go through this process every day and work hard to obtain these awards.
After the big announcement we headed out for the evening activities. The younger campers; Head, Heart, Hands, and Health all took part in water sports. That meant we did things like swimming in the lake and pool. We also got to go down a massive slip and slide. Then we played water games like drip, drip, pour (kind of like duck duck goose but with water), and hot potatoes with a wet sponge. If we were out we had to squeeze all the water on our heads. The older campers are in the Earth and Sun groups as well as the adventurers and trekkers. These campers went tot he pioneer cabin where they played games and made s'mores over an open fire. Our trekkers hit the rock wall to practice for their trip.
After it was all said and done we headed back to our cabins for showers and bed. It's been a long, hot, fun day and we can't wait to see what Tuesday will bring.
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