Up North - July 2014

The cottages quickly filled up with excited children and chatting adults on the first week of July. The head count for the children took a little longer than normal - we had over 60 children roaming the grounds of camp, enough to start up a school! We realized that this was going to be one adventuresome week!

The week, although at times rainy and cloudy, was full of fellowship, laughter, and fun.

The older children took time to play and talk to the younger children and there didn't seem to be any age divisions. It was so special watching the older ones interact and teach the younger ones about nature, fishing, and boat riding.

The water level was incredibly high covering most of the beach. We made good use of the boats, canoes, and the paddle boat.

One rainy afternoon, the teacher in my friend Christine took over and she organized a photo-scavenger hunt for the children. Groups were quickly set up and off they ran to find chipmunks, horse shoes, feathers, an owl, ducks, and did small performances for the cameras.

  Uncle Roger needed to have a little joke played on him, so the groups had to find him and sing, "O' Canada". He enthusiastically listened and sung along.

It was a wonderful week, full of Christian fellowship. Until next time...