This weekend was the start of the last week of camp, and though we are all sad to see it come to an end, it has been a good couple of days. Friday began with the usual mass, breakfast, cabin clean up, 3 departments, lunch and then rest period. The second half of the day included afternoon activities such as the slip n' slide, ropes courses, and basketball. Next was dinner followed by showers and getting ready for the dance. The theme (for the counselors) was prom, so the entire day the male counselors were finding creative ways to ask the girls. The dance was a lot of fun, but wore us all out, so we were ready for bed after!
Yesterday began with the usual, aforementioned schedule, but instead of being assigned departments the campers could choose which 3 they wanted to go to. Handicraft was especially busy tie dying shirts campers had been DYING (get it?!) to put to good use. After departments was lunch and rest period followed by the infamous game of capture the counselor. The counselors did surprisingly well against the campers. Only about 6 or 7 counselors didn't make made it back to the base. Afterwards, campers could choose between dodgeball, volleyball, basketball, and soccer to play against the counselors. A much needed spaghetti dinner followed along with a relaxing movie night where we watched "Rango." Then, we went straight to bed to rest up for another exciting day.
Today began with a delicious biscuits and gravy breakfast followed by mass. Sunday is the day when many people from the outside world (parents, locals, or fellow camp lovers) join us to celebrate mass. It is especially exciting when old campers come to visit their favorite counselors which, as Patrick can attest to, certainly happened today. Next, was free day again for 2 departments, lunch, rest period, and canteen. After canteen we played the second ever game of capture the camper. Once again the counselors won, but with so many more campers then counselors it was not easy. Then, we all headed to the mess hall to wait out the storm and enjoy an indoor cookout. All the campers then took showers and are currently enjoying a concert from the Christian band, The Final Moment. Keep checking in to see how the session finishes up!

//Kayla