Wow.

          WOW. WOW WOW WOW! Once again, I must apologize for my lack of blogging but yesterday was our all day, fun filled, non-stop, day of fun. By the end of the day I was extremely exhausted, as were all of the campers, and the staff. Basically we were all walking zombies this morning at breakfast. We started off yesterday with an energetic chapel session and then surprised the campers with another game of capture-the-flag. Needless to say, it was epic; probably the longest game of capture-the-flag in Capers history. After running around in the hot morning sun, we decided to have an all-camp morning swim. As soon as it was announced, the entire camp went crazy. It was only noon and we were all ready for a nap.

            The afternoon arrived in the blink of an eye and our normal routine was back on track. At arts and crafts the kids did tie-dye while also either going to the pool or river. Last night at dinner we were surprised with a treat getting served orange chicken, rice, and broccoli. It was scrumptious! Little did the campers know, but all day program staff and counselors had been planning activities for a COUNTY FAIR!!! We were all so excited and all a little nervous and stressed. We only had about thirty minutes to set up all thirteen stations while at the same time trying to be secretive about it and trying to avoid the campers seeing us set up. The stations were bobbing for apples, wrestling for Crisco covered watermelons, sack races, arm wrestling, water balloon tosses, water balloon shaving with a butter knife, tug o’ war, face painting, a photo booth, and a cold sponge throw. And to top it all off, for night canteen we had cotton candy. Geez Louise! That’s a lot! The kids had a great time and I had a great time taking pictures of all the events going on.

            As we wound down the day, chapel was a special one; filled with campers dressed in their pajamas with stuffed animals in tow. I’ll admit it, I brought along my stuffed animal as well. It was the end of a great day. Many say it might have been the best day of their lives; little do they know that at Camp Capers, plenty of these days are soon to follow.

            Love to all,

                 Lena B.