Getting Settled In

  It is hard to believe that when we woke up this morning it was already Tuesday and we were staring down our third day at BJP 4-H Camp.  It was a beautiful and cool morning as our campers got up and cleaned up cabins and headed to breakfast.  On the menu this morning were eggs and bagels, as well as a few other goodies.  Campers are settling in to the schedule but a little sleepy after having such a full day yesterday.
   Before they knew it it was time to trek out on a new adventure with lots of great activities.  At the arts and crafts area our campers decided to do some painting.  Some painted with a realistic tone in mind while others worked with pour paint techniques to create a new type of modern painting.
  At the same time we had campers having a ball in the pool and trying out the canoes.  Because everyone gets in the water everyday at camp.  There is just something really fun about that.  Other campers tried out the boulder wall, and horses today.
  While all of this activity was going on our Trekkers made it up to the ropes course to work on their skills before going on their trip tomorrow.  The ropes course helps challenge campers and learn to work together as a team.  They have to trust and support each other through the process and be able to adapt to challenges that may present themselves.  The campers had a great time with the different obstacles and really enjoyed the experience.
  After lunch our campers enjoyed more of the actives switching off to experience everything the camp has to offer.  Before they knew it dinner time had arrived.  We had barbecue chicken, corn bread, and veggies for dinner.  Some of our campers will tell you it was finger licking good.
  After dinner our youth who took part in water sports last night did games at the pioneer cabin tonight and the other campers got a chance to take part in water sports tonight.  Needless to say it was a fun evening for all.
  After returning to the cabins our campers took showers and turned in for the night.  They need to get lots of rest because tomorrow holds new activities, adventures, and displays of talent.  Stay tuned for more...