A look at Camp!

As promised, here's an update of how camp went while we were in Haiti...

I would have to say this was probably the best year of camp we've had in the 5 years since we've started doing camp each summer.  For one, we had the most kids/youth we've ever had with our numbers topping out at 294 before we said we couldn't take anymore.  Everyone was so excited to be there, the days were packed full of activity from....

 Helping with daily chores...

 

There were daily sessions with rousing singing

 

  

 Here's a video of some worship time...

 Bible Study-- our theme was Hebrews 13:8

  and even Homework...

 For the younger kids there were play times...

 

We also did a craft for everyone to take home as a reminder of our lessons

Then of course there were games.... wild and crazy given that there were so many kids in a small confined space.  But everyone had a great time and there were surprisingly very few injuries!

The favorite games were one called Mele Mele (or Mix Mix),

 and the find your sandal game.  With almost 200 pairs of sandals it can be quite a challenge...

 

 Of course balloons are always a big hit as well.

Each year so far we've been able to give out camp t-shirts that have the theme of the week on them.  Here is this year's shirt...

 

This year we added a meal for everyone.  Other years we have felt bad when we had to send the campers from our local community away so we could feed our own kids.  The camp started out years ago for just HOH kids and we've gradually opened it up to include the community kids as well.  This year we decided to try and feed everyone.  And with 300+ people around it was not an easy feat!  But Linda is incredibly skilled at this, and everyone ate every day.  We are so thankful for the many people who sent us money and food supplies to help us with this endeavor.  We could have never done it without their help... 

 

 

  

We are so glad our team from Miami was there to help us out.  they've been here all of the 5 years we've done camp and they are such a big help, especially with the younger kids.  

All in all it was a wonderful time.  Spending time together.  Having fun, studying God's Word, sharing in work, study, play and food.  Each year we grow closer and it helps stimulate our spiritual growth throughout the year.  Thank you for your part, whether in giving finances to the HOH for us to function and be a light in our community or through your prayers as we bring hope to those around us.  We all play a vital role, thanks for yours!