Tuesday brought a rainshower that lasted until the afternoon and postponed some of our activities, but counselors and campers alike did a great job of adapting to the weather! There was no thunder, so several groups got to complete their activity with rainjackets on.
Wednesday we continued with activities! We bid farewell to Kayak I campers as they departed for Gee Creek; they return to camp this evening. We also had a campout! There were close to 70 campers who stayed in the Upper Field, and around 15 who stayed in the Chapel. There were campfire stories, stargazing, and great fun had by all. If your children stayed in the Chapel, they saw the locations of such exotic locales as Tatooine, the Dagoba system, and Naboo along with the customary sighting of the Big Dipper.
Today is our last full day of camp activities, and tonight we will have communion at the Maynard Worship Center.
Thursday, June 30, 2011
Monday, June 27, 2011
June 27-July 1: Older Elementary (Kayak I, Horseback Sampler, Horseback I, and Skateboard)
This week is a big week for CL-- literally! We have 97 overnight campers with us this week, on top of our normal thirty-something staffers. Every bed is being used, all hands are on deck, and we are readying ourselves for the biggest week of the summer.
Campers began arriving last night for early check-in, and there is a steady flow coming in at the moment! Orientation will be at 10(ish) in the Chapel, followed by group initiatives with bible study groups. This afternoon, we will be signing up for activities and swimming until supper.
Our activities schedule is jam-packed this week, with eight or nine activities happening (both on and off site) every morning and afternoon!
It is supposed to rain this week-- but no worries! The CL staff is prepared for any and all inclement weather, and we will have loads of fun rain or shine.
Campers began arriving last night for early check-in, and there is a steady flow coming in at the moment! Orientation will be at 10(ish) in the Chapel, followed by group initiatives with bible study groups. This afternoon, we will be signing up for activities and swimming until supper.
Our activities schedule is jam-packed this week, with eight or nine activities happening (both on and off site) every morning and afternoon!
It is supposed to rain this week-- but no worries! The CL staff is prepared for any and all inclement weather, and we will have loads of fun rain or shine.
Friday, June 24, 2011
June 20-24: Jr. High, Kayak Sampler, Horseback I Plus: Thursday and Friday
Storms threatened on Thursday afternoon, but things cleared up in time for our time of worship on Thursday night! It was, as always, a moving and special time for campers and staff.
Today we said goodbye to this week's campers, and welcomed another stretch of storms!
Next week, we welcome a very large group of 5th and 6th grade campers!
Today we said goodbye to this week's campers, and welcomed another stretch of storms!
Next week, we welcome a very large group of 5th and 6th grade campers!
Wednesday, June 22, 2011
June 20-24: Jr. High, Kayak Sampler, Horseback I Plus: Tuesday and Wednesday
Yesterday was the first full day of camp for this week, with campers doing fun activities such as caving, archery, and a river trip! Kayakers spent the day learning how to use and getting fitted for their equipment. We had (yet another) storm last night around dinner, which put a damper on the planned outdoor activity for the evening-- Team Night was relocated to the Chapel, however, and a good time was had by all!
Today, the kayakers headed to the river, while the rest of camp has more activities that include mountain biking, snorkeling, and rappelling! Tonight's activity is campfire (including delicious s'mores) followed by a campout in the lower field (weather permitting).
Today, the kayakers headed to the river, while the rest of camp has more activities that include mountain biking, snorkeling, and rappelling! Tonight's activity is campfire (including delicious s'mores) followed by a campout in the lower field (weather permitting).
Monday, June 20, 2011
June 20-24: Jr. High, Kayak Sampler, Horseback I Plus
It's the start of another great week here at CL! We welcomed Jr. High age groups this morning for Jr. High, Kayak Sampler, and Horseback 1 Plus, and they are in the midst of doing group initiatives with their bible study groups. Later today, they will sign up for activities, and after chicken patties for lunch there will be dancing in the Chapel!
This weekend we also hosted TWEY (Trekking With Exceptional Youth), a camp for youth with special needs. This camp was a great success, even with the storms that came Saturday evening as the campers were leaving!
On that note, we did have many trees and debris down from the storm on Saturday, including one on the back of the bathhouse (that did not cause any major damage!). Thankfully, no buildings were severely damaged in any way, and we are able to continue camp as normal this week. A huge thanks to the efforts of Marty and his team for making this possible!
This weekend we also hosted TWEY (Trekking With Exceptional Youth), a camp for youth with special needs. This camp was a great success, even with the storms that came Saturday evening as the campers were leaving!
On that note, we did have many trees and debris down from the storm on Saturday, including one on the back of the bathhouse (that did not cause any major damage!). Thankfully, no buildings were severely damaged in any way, and we are able to continue camp as normal this week. A huge thanks to the efforts of Marty and his team for making this possible!
Thursday, June 16, 2011
June 13-17: Junior Staff, Younger Elementary, Horseback Sampler, and Taste of Camp: Wednesday & Thursday
Wednesday startedout fairly normal, with breakfast at 8 and morning activities to follow! However, we were slightly waylaid when a thunderstorm made its way to camp right after flat time-- and managed to postpone our afternoon activities! Luckily, we were still able to have a Luau and hot dog cookout by the pool, and a good time was had by all.
This morning, the skies were clear and the last full day of activities were quickly underway! For lunch, we had delicious chicken strips, and for dinner, we had (the highly anticipated, at least by the staff) Taco Night. For those unfamiliar, Thursday night worship at CL is a special time-- we go up to the Maynard Worship Center for communion, and invite children who wish to respond to the love of God to do so accordingly. Tonight was full of the presence of God, and it was an honor to be present.
Our last day at camp starts tomorrow, and we are very excited! Reminder: you can purchase a CD/DVD set with all the photos from the week on it for $10 tomorrow when you pick up your child.
This morning, the skies were clear and the last full day of activities were quickly underway! For lunch, we had delicious chicken strips, and for dinner, we had (the highly anticipated, at least by the staff) Taco Night. For those unfamiliar, Thursday night worship at CL is a special time-- we go up to the Maynard Worship Center for communion, and invite children who wish to respond to the love of God to do so accordingly. Tonight was full of the presence of God, and it was an honor to be present.
Our last day at camp starts tomorrow, and we are very excited! Reminder: you can purchase a CD/DVD set with all the photos from the week on it for $10 tomorrow when you pick up your child.
Tuesday, June 14, 2011
June 13-17: Junior Staff, Younger Elementary, Horseback Sampler, and Taste of Camp: Tuesday
We finished up our first full day of camp with an awesome Carnival in front of the Chapel! There were many games, including "Soak the Sucker" (featuring your very own CL Staff), face painting, and balloon hats. Junior Staff helped the Support Staff set up and work this event.
Junior Staff spent the day in CPR/First Aid training, while Younger Elementary did two sessions of activities! We had horseback riding (for those in Horseback Sampler), creek walk, pool games, and archery, just to name a few.
Taste of Campers spend their last night at camp tonight, and had a special time of s'mores and Communion with Don and our MIR of the week, Ms. Melissa!
Junior Staff spent the day in CPR/First Aid training, while Younger Elementary did two sessions of activities! We had horseback riding (for those in Horseback Sampler), creek walk, pool games, and archery, just to name a few.
Taste of Campers spend their last night at camp tonight, and had a special time of s'mores and Communion with Don and our MIR of the week, Ms. Melissa!
Monday, June 13, 2011
June 13-17: Junior Staff, Younger Elementary, Horseback Sampler, and Taste of Camp: Monday
Today we welcomed campers of all the different camps starting at 9am! Registration went well, and we had group initiatives with our bible studies before a tasty lunch.
After lunch, Younger Elementary signed up for their activities, while Junior Staff did group initiatives and Taste of Campers did crafts and the (brand new!) low ropes course. Dinner was delicious, and after dinner, the junior staff went up to Flight Park to watch the sunset. Taste of Campers had an art night, while Younger Elementary had a bible study before going to mixers (all sorts of get-to-know-you games!) in the Chapel (followed by a talk from our MIR of the week, Ms. Melissa).
Tomorrow the fun really starts, with all our groups going to activities!
(In case you were wondering, Horseback Sampler is grouped in with Younger Elementary except for activities-- during activities, YE gets a choice of 6 activities while Horseback does 2 sessions of horseback and 4 electives).
After lunch, Younger Elementary signed up for their activities, while Junior Staff did group initiatives and Taste of Campers did crafts and the (brand new!) low ropes course. Dinner was delicious, and after dinner, the junior staff went up to Flight Park to watch the sunset. Taste of Campers had an art night, while Younger Elementary had a bible study before going to mixers (all sorts of get-to-know-you games!) in the Chapel (followed by a talk from our MIR of the week, Ms. Melissa).
Tomorrow the fun really starts, with all our groups going to activities!
(In case you were wondering, Horseback Sampler is grouped in with Younger Elementary except for activities-- during activities, YE gets a choice of 6 activities while Horseback does 2 sessions of horseback and 4 electives).
Sunday, June 12, 2011
June 13-17: Junior Staff, Younger Elementary, Horseback Sampler, and Taste of Camp
This week we welcome campers for Junior Staff Camp, Younger Elementary (3rd and 4th graders), Horseback Sampler, and Taste of Camp (2nd and 3rd graders)! We are so excited to have campers here for our first "normal" week of camp. We have been working hard to make sure everything is ready for campers to arrive!
Campers will arrive between 9-10am tomorrow for registration, and will start their activities on Tuesday.
Campers will arrive between 9-10am tomorrow for registration, and will start their activities on Tuesday.
Friday, June 10, 2011
Jr. High Service Week and 1st Centenary Day Camp: Thursday & Friday
The past two days have been exciting here at camp! Yesterday, the Jr. High Service Week groups finished up on their work sites, with five groups going off-site and one group staying on camp to work. We also had our final afternoon activities yesterday, followed by worship and communion. Thursday nights are always a special time here at camp-- we make the trek around the lake to the Maynard Worship Center to take communion. We had between 50-60 faith commitments last night, both first-time and renewed. It was a moving service for all!
Day camp also had an exciting day yesterday, with a scavenger hunt for two of the groups and a creek walk!
Jr. High Service Week left us around 10am this morning, and Day Camp is in the midst of their activities (including a caving trip)!
Day camp also had an exciting day yesterday, with a scavenger hunt for two of the groups and a creek walk!
Jr. High Service Week left us around 10am this morning, and Day Camp is in the midst of their activities (including a caving trip)!
Thursday, June 9, 2011
Jr. High Service Week and 1st Centenary Day Camp: Wednesday
Apologies for this blog post coming a day late. Yesterday was a good day, with First Centenary campers enjoying activities such as swimming, archery, and creek walk, followed by chapel time.
Jr. High Service Week had a second day of working at sights both on and off property. On-site groups worked on moving mulch and downed trees, while off-site groups went to help local tornado relief, a local homeless shelter in Chattanooga, Widow's Harvest, and a local organic co-op.
Dancing night, always a favorite, was held in the chapel last night for Jr. High as well! Tonight, we look forward to communion and worship.
Jr. High Service Week had a second day of working at sights both on and off property. On-site groups worked on moving mulch and downed trees, while off-site groups went to help local tornado relief, a local homeless shelter in Chattanooga, Widow's Harvest, and a local organic co-op.
Dancing night, always a favorite, was held in the chapel last night for Jr. High as well! Tonight, we look forward to communion and worship.
Tuesday, June 7, 2011
Jr. High Service Week and 1st Centenary Day Camp: Tuesday
We made it to day 2! The day started early for our Jr. High with breakfast at 8 before they split into their work groups. 3 groups went off site and 3 groups stayed at camp to do work. The groups at camp had lunch at 12, and everyone gathered together at 2pm to start activities. Today's activities included: archery, creek walk, a trip to Cloudland Canyon, lake paddling, mountain biking, and bouldering/ tension traverse.
1st Centenary had an exciting day as well, with activities in the morning, and Chapel Time, swimming, and dancing in the afternoon.
Be watching the blog for of this week to come soon!
1st Centenary had an exciting day as well, with activities in the morning, and Chapel Time, swimming, and dancing in the afternoon.
Be watching the blog for of this week to come soon!
Monday, June 6, 2011
Jr. High Service Week and 1st Centenary Day Camp: Monday
This morning we officially welcomed our first batch of campers! There are around 110 people here for Jr. High Service Week and around 30 from 1st Centenary!
1st Centenary did activities this morning, and retired to the pool for the remainder of their afternoon.
Jr. High Service divided into their bible study/work groups and did fun group initiatives and get-to-know you games! We start working and activities tomorrow.
We hope everyone is staying cool in this heat-- we're making sure campers stay hydrated!
1st Centenary did activities this morning, and retired to the pool for the remainder of their afternoon.
Jr. High Service divided into their bible study/work groups and did fun group initiatives and get-to-know you games! We start working and activities tomorrow.
We hope everyone is staying cool in this heat-- we're making sure campers stay hydrated!
Sunday, June 5, 2011
June 6- 10: Junior High Service Week and 1st Centenary UMC Day Camp
Our first "official" week of camp starts tomorrow morning! We will have groups of Jr. High campers coming for Junior High Service Week (around 105) and a group coming for day camp from 1st Centenary UMC in Chattanooga.
This means we will have two separate schedules of activities running simultaneously-- we are working hard this evening to make sure things run smoothy starting tomorrow morning.
Some activities the campers will enjoy this week include: archery, swimming, crafts, bouldering wall, and caving!
After 2 weeks of training, the CL staff is SO excited to have camp finally get underway!
This means we will have two separate schedules of activities running simultaneously-- we are working hard this evening to make sure things run smoothy starting tomorrow morning.
Some activities the campers will enjoy this week include: archery, swimming, crafts, bouldering wall, and caving!
After 2 weeks of training, the CL staff is SO excited to have camp finally get underway!
Friday, June 3, 2011
Staff Training Update, prt2
Hello again! We're reaching the end of staff training week-- today was spend readying camp and counselors for Children's Day this Saturday. We are super excited to have our first group of kids! We are staying busy, and trying to stay out of this wicked heat.
Here are some pictures from this week's trip to Flight Park atop Lookout Mountain.
Here are some pictures from this week's trip to Flight Park atop Lookout Mountain.
Thursday, June 2, 2011
Staff Training Update
The past two weeks at camp, we have been busy preparing our staff for the start of summer!
We started last week with Holston Conference Training at Camp Wesley Woods, then finished up the week at Camp Lookout. At Wesley Woods, all staff members received at least basic first aid and CPR training from the Red Cross; many staffers also completed lifeguard training, WFA (Wilderness First Aid), and WFR (Wilderness First Responder) courses. The last half the of the week at Camp Lookout was spent reviewing standards from the Conference, as well as fun group initiatives and games!
This week started on Tuesday at Camp Lookout, and we've been busy reviewing standards, going over weekly schedules for when campers arrive, and orienting staff to the various activities we have for campers! We are so excited for summer camp to start!
We also took a brief break to look at scenic views atop Lookout Mountain.
We started last week with Holston Conference Training at Camp Wesley Woods, then finished up the week at Camp Lookout. At Wesley Woods, all staff members received at least basic first aid and CPR training from the Red Cross; many staffers also completed lifeguard training, WFA (Wilderness First Aid), and WFR (Wilderness First Responder) courses. The last half the of the week at Camp Lookout was spent reviewing standards from the Conference, as well as fun group initiatives and games!
This week started on Tuesday at Camp Lookout, and we've been busy reviewing standards, going over weekly schedules for when campers arrive, and orienting staff to the various activities we have for campers! We are so excited for summer camp to start!
We also took a brief break to look at scenic views atop Lookout Mountain.
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Don and Jackie Washburn
Camp Director and Assistant Director