Monday for Camp III was canoeing day. After eating a hearty breakfast (biscuits and gravy - my fav!) we headed to chapel where we talked about Silence and Revelation. The kids watched the burning bush skit where God reveals himself to Moses through an outward sign. We talked about how sometimes we're too busy to listen so God has to send us signs too. Then we thought about ways to listen - the kids said that even though they don't like to, being silent works well for listening! So we were off to family groups where we went to the outdoors and were silent as we walked through nature, observing and writing down all the things we heard and saw. It was amazing what was seen and heard when they weren't screaming and running around! We connected it to the canoe trip by talking about what we'll see on the river - one camper said "if we're real silent, all the animals will come out at us!".
After canoeing, the kids took a big siesta and showered. We ate dinner and then had the CGM Octathalon, which for times sake was really just five events. The kids had a tug of war tournament, played dodgeball, had a dance off, did some trivia, and had family group cheers they created. The Thirteenth Years ended up winning it all and receiving the Alex Hoelscher Memorial Baseball Trophy, the prized possession of all things camp.
The kids went to their cabins after Compline, about 9:30pm. The counselors are loving getting extra sleep in since the kids go to bed so much earlier!
Pictured Above:
1) The Rip Girls congratulate each other on a successful round of trivia
2) The Thirteenth Years get a question on the trivia
3) Alex takes score during the Octathalon
4) Bitsy gets all excited about Octathalon
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