Mother Nature, Enough is Enough

  It might be our last day at camp but Mother Nature doesn't seem to care.  She started the day with another storm that had us move to our cabins after our pancake and sausage breakfast.  This did let us get the cabins cleaner, start packing, and maybe take a little nap to get rid of some of the exhaustion we have accumulated while having fun over the past several days.
  Finally radar showed a break in the weather and we broke bad.  After an early lunch of cheeseburgers and broccoli bites we hit the camp to make memories in style.  Two groups hit the pool and made sure the water was just right.  Other groups were making friendship bracelets at arts and crafts, learning about leadership and making planes.  Of course we had some youth who were climbing high on the rock wall and more youth working on their communication skills.  Within four hours we did it all, and camp store.
  So the great thing about the last day at camp is that we can spend our camp store money on anything in the store.  Don't be surprised if we bring home some extra presents for you like water bottles, key chains, flashlights, stuffed animals...you know the necessities.
  After camp store we went back to having fun at our activities.  Dinner was chicken tenders and we enjoyed a whole bunch of them with our veggies and french fries.  It was a great last dinner.  Of course we needed to get our energy because tonight's activity is the dance.
  We all got ready and hit the rec hall.  It didn't matter than it started raining because we were dancing up a storm.  To be honest not all of us were dancing, some were talking, others were wishing it would stop raining so we could go out and play games...but all in all we had a pretty good time.  The rain kept us from having our last campfire outside but we had one inside that wasn't bad at all.
  When it was all done we headed back to the cabins one last time.  After tonight we will be packing up to go home in the morning.  Just a few things left to do and we will be on our way home.  See y'all soon.

Its Raining, Its Pouring

  The old man may be snoring in that tale, but in the tale of day three at Betsy Jeff Penn 4-H Camp, there is no snoring going on here.  Our campers woke up this morning to a breakfast of bagels, fresh fruit, and bacon.  Now that's how you start a morning.  Cabin clean up and flag raising are the first activities of our day.  Because after all cabin inspection is a daily event and the boys had something to prove today.
  Our day started off sunny and comfortable with Highs in the 70's.  Our campers were checking out the rock wall, horses, archery, swimming and so much more.  I have heard some of the dodge ball and kick ball games in the field have gotten rather competitive and just down right silly funny. 
Before our campers knew it it was time for lunch.  On the menu today, chicken sandwiches, tator tots, and salad.  Our campers seem to be enjoying the food and seem to be extra hungry because they are downing as much as they can.
  Today our Trekkers packed up and headed to Pilot Mountain for river canoeing, tent sleeping, and real rock rock climbing.  They will cook their own meals, and have a great time in the great outdoors.  We expect them back tomorrow afternoon in time for camp store.
  Speaking of camp store....our youth make time for that every afternoon.  This is their chance to get a snack like ice cream or chips, a little something to drink, and take time to mingle with everyone.  Since the entire camp goes to store at about the same time, campers you might not see except at a meal or in passing are right there with you.  There are a lot of conversations, games, and physical activities, such as hula hooping and jump roping that take place during this break time.  When break is over everyone heads back out to the activities.
With another day of activities behind us we headed to the dining hall for dinner.  On the menu tonight, spaghetti and meatballs, garlic bread and of course dessert.  During dinner there was palpable excitement as the campers talked about the upcoming talent show and did their best to one up each other.  So it was no surprise when rest time came and went and a lot of campers spent their time getting ready for the event of the night...the Talent Show.
  Hosted by "J" this talent show was camp entertainment at its highest form.  We had singers, comedians, musicians, magicians, a fashion show and much more.  In between the more than 20 acts we had counselor awards and special guests.  We even had a few of our own youth showing off their jump roping and hula hooping talent.  Probably the most talked about act of the night was a young man who burped the alphabet.
  We were so entertained by the incredible talent we didn't notice the rain move in.  It was a little soggy getting back to our cabins but those hot showers felt sooooooo good.  Just one more full day before we head home....wonder what we will be up to?????