This year our Theme for Girl's Camp was "The Wizard of Oz". Stephanie was our camp director and did a fabulous job. I liked the Theme and how many parts of the story were used. The cabin had rainbow strips hanging all around and rainbows on the walls. The tables were covered with different colors and looked so bright and cheery.
Each day a different "theme" was presented by us leaders. The first day Wanda talked about "Courage" at our devotional. The second day Virginia talked about "Knowledge" and the last day I talked about "Love and Kindness". Stephanie had other activities throughout the day to go along with the themes for the day.
I don't think I heard anyway say they were bored or that it wasn't fun. There were crafts out at the tables all day so the girls could stay busy. There were beads and coloring pages and thread to make bracelets. Stephanie's 14 year old daughter came too and was so helpful and kind to the gals. I loved listening to her help them and just talk to them...she is amazing and so darling.
One day we had a "photo booth" and I brought my Wizard of Oz costumes. Most of the gals had fun dressing up and a few tried on all the costumes...it was a lot of fun and I had a few good laughs with everyone.
I thought it was appropriate that the leaders dress up in the costumes that we represented. Mona Ruth was standing there afterwards looking left out...so we quickly dressed her up like Glinda. Mona is great with the gals but mostly just does what they are doing and so sometimes I forget. I didn't forget though when it was time for the leaders to clean up the cabin. Last year cleaning the cabin wore me out and so I got up and started cleaning before breakfast with the help of Kathleen. When I noticed Mona out painting with the girls the craft that I had brought for them to do while we finished the clean up I went and got her. Having her help made the clean up go so much faster and was greatly appreciated.
The gals made magnets, covered journals, made leaf prints, decorated bags, painted nails, played bingo, made bracelets, colored lots of fun pages, made bead treasures and were busy, busy.
We went on a nature walk and collected all sorts of things. Looking around the path makes the distance not seem to far...it was fun. We did morning stretches, and sang songs. Some put their feet in the creek and others swang and every day we laughed and hugged and had a good time. We watched the Wizard of Oz and Enjoyed a really fun night with a live Band!
We had a Wacky Wizard of Oz Olympic which was fun. The gals like competing and trying things.
We had lots of yummy food prepared for us and there were a few times some of the gals wore it. It is so nice having camp cooks so we don't have to worry about taking the time to get the meals ready. It is also fun having more people that we love with us. Heidi and Leah served in the SNAP program for years and love being able to see the girls.
The Gals that were able to make it this year. I love each and every one of these gals and feel like they are warming up to me too. I missed Kaye and Heidi but Kaye has had shingles for months and was hurting too bad....she really, really wanted to come. I am going to go see her and take her a little gift letting her know she was missed.
