The older kids started with some outdoor games brought to us by a group from Louisville called Proformance! They actually held a fundraiser for Camp not too long ago so we are thankful and excited for what is yet to come from these. new friends!
They set up an insanely cool obstacle course filled with water balloons, speed races, tug of war and even a paper airplane contest! The kids really enjoyed it and it was nice to do something so active and get everyone on their feet!
The afternoon had quite a few options for activities! Our friends from Home Depot came out and brought some fun little projects for the kids to build and paint. They come every year and give the kids an orange apron and let them be a little contractor for a bit!
The pool was open as well so the first part of the afternoon was spent in the water (with lots of sunscreen) just having fun and lounging by the pool!
With the dance tonight we had a few hair stylists come out to help the girls get ready for the dance! The girls love getting all dolled up for the dance- this years dance theme was Cave Rave!
Dinner was from Wicks Pizza!!!! We love Wicks! They are also a huge friend of camps and not only do they bring us pizza every year, they help us throughout the year with various activities!!!
Then steel city pops from Louisville came out for dessert! I had never tried them but they did not disappoint! From there is was the dance and we had the Wolfe Brothers as music for the night!
After the dance was camp fire. When I say I love camp quality campfire, it's an under statement. Camp fire is our biggest tradition and brings together such unity. All ages, if it's your first year of your 10th everyone sings songs and just truly loves one another.
I can confidently say tonight was one of the best camp fires we've ever had. Everyone was on their feet, telling jokes, laughing and goodness did my make by heart happy.
You forget sometimes that all these kids have been through such a tough time. Camp fire really has a way of bringing us all together and taking a little time out to all be in the same place and doing something as simple as singing a song about a gorilla named Matilda.
I would lie if I said a tear didn't almost come down my face, but I wouldn't mind if it did because I know their happy tears. It's hard to believe tomorrow is our last full day but I promise we will make the most of it!!
Gosh, I love this place.
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