The day began with some delicious eggs, bacon, and hash
browns for breakfast, which provided the campers with the energy they needed to
tackle the day. The morning activity was Q-Ball, a game founded on these very
grounds that incorporates soccer, ultimate Frisbee, and dodge ball. I can say
with full confidence that the campers thoroughly enjoyed the game, as it was
the first time that not a single camper sat on the side or stood in one place
during the entire game. Their energy for the game carried on into teaching
where we discussed the topic of joy and how everyone interprets and expresses
joy in different ways. We also read the collect for today and the campers were
given the opportunity to come up with their own collect, which they could read
at the end of evening chapel. After some delicious chicken nuggets for lunch
and a quick nap, the campers enjoyed the beautiful day in the pool and made
some “shrink-a-dinks” in arts and crafts. The day ended with an extreme game of
capture the flag played all throughout camp. While this game is usually
reserved for the younger sessions such as Intermediate and Primary, this group
of Junior High campers requested that we play it numerous times. So, as
Activities Director, their wish is my command. This magnificent day ended with
a night swim. If I may say so myself, that night swim was the best night swim I
have ever been a part of… and I was lifeguarding. The kids screamed, danced,
and played the entire time! It is amazing to me how much the energy level has
changed since the first night. The first couple of hours into this session, it
seemed that this group of junior high campers was extraordinarily laid back and
reserved. This is no longer a concern, as it appears that they are finally
crawling out of their shell in full force. While the energy level may have been
a concern at first, the campers increasing liveliness has diminished that worry
completely.
Until next time.
God Bless,
John Michael Murphy
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