Fun in the Sun

Hey Parents!

Today has been an action packed, fun filled day; jammed with zipline, paintball, skill builders and more. To start off the day a large group of the kids gathered together for the morning hike, a challenge today because we set off to hike the steepest way up the hill. Each and every kid amazed me as I watched them start off struggling through the hike on the first day and then flying up the hill today like nobody's business. Hungry and ready for fun the kids gathered together in the field after flag raising playing a rather intense team battle of "steel the bacon" with an oversized beachball. This was followed by a mad dash to the dining hall to be ready for breakfast.

As you know, cabin cleanup is a morning tradition involving the kids competing to win Grimer. Today was a tie between the Super Sonic Sunshine Girls, and the Fast Food Guys. Chapel with Pastor Kevin stressed the idea that you to can be a hero with God on your side, but the road is not always easy and it involves many challenges along the way. We did this by looking at biblical heroes who stood up for their faith like Esther, Shadrack, Meshak, and Abednigo, and many others. Pastor Kevin's messages have been powerful, leading many kids to accept Christ as their personal Lord and Savior. This is a powerful experience for both the campers and the counselors.

The skill builders have been a ton of fun, your kids are amazing an I enjoy watching them dive into learning a new skill. Each camper comes back to the cabin excited about hitting a bull's-eye or climbing a new route of the wall. Helping to run the climbing wall has been encouraging watching the campers encourage eachother and try new things. Your kids are truly amazing and have taught me a ton of new things through their attitudes and light spirits.

Today the campers also got a chance to experience paintball. A bunch of hooded kids with black masks on running throught the woods was quite the site. I had a blast playing with them and seeing the excitement on their faces when they hit someone or where showing off their bruises. It was a ton of fun. The girls also got to take a chance on the zipline.

Fireside consisted of "Lift Jesus Hiya!", Days of Elija, and Every Move I Make. Gerome, our camp missionary, continued the story of David Thompson and his mission work in Gabon, Africa.

Well the sun is setting and the kids are moving to their devotionals in their cabins. Thank you som much for letting me take part in your kids lives for this week!

In Christ,

Jessica Hawthorne (Super Sonic Sunshine Girls Assistant Counselor)