Tuesday afternoon and evening

After we caught a quick nap after the pie fight it was time for afternoon activities. We had a few things going on throughout the camp. 

The littles made a drive in movie car from a cardboard box to sit in while they watched their movie for movie. Igbo tonight! They are so stinkin cute! We have done this project for a few years now and the kids get so into making their cars! They make windows, headlights and even make their cars stick to their friends cars so they can have a SUV! So cute!!

The older kids split their time between decorating paper lanterns for the lantern walk later in the week and with the Dance heads! They put their head on a little automated body and while a song plays along! 

Then it was off to dinner (we eat a lot of anyone was curious).

The oldest kids had a cook out which has become somewhat of a tradition to give them a good meal during the week!

We had a movie night with MOANA! 

Then he had a little extra time and played around at the. After all courts and the game hub!

I can't believe this is already out third night. It goes by so quickly and all I want to do is soak in every minute!!!

 

Pie Fight

It's here- the Camp Quality Pie Fight! This is one of the most anticipated events of the week and it never dissapoints. We had a lot of participation this year from all age groups, companions and staff! 

It does the soul good to just throw a handful of whipped cream in someone's face every once in a while.

 

 

 

 

Everyone got to wash off in the hose afterwards and then make a mad dash for the showers. Everyone has the biggest smile on their faces during the pie fight and its so fun to watch either from the sidelines or in the middle of the fight! 

Next is a much needed horizontal time! 

Tuesday Water Day

Today is water day! Everyone is getting into the spirit of dressing up for the themes this week. We have a lot of past campers who are now companions and they are doing a really good job at taking advantage of the themes and dressing up!

After breakfast and a quick intro for the day we split up for morning activities. We had a puppet show come and do a show for the younger kids-

 

Today was also the day for Hollys Fishig Derby. It was a huge success and over half the came (42 kids) came out to participate in fishing! 

 

Crafts as usual was a huge success! We also have a Game Hub. The game hub has board games, playing cards and small activities for the kids to come by and enjoy. It's a good place to just sit and relax while still doing something and being around everyone! 

 

 

The snack carts made their way around this morning which for some is always the highlight of the morning! Morning activities last about 3 hours between breakfast and lunch! 

Next is lunch then after that is the PIE FIGHT!!!

Monday afternoon and Evening

After lunch we took a quick break for horizontal time. Even if the kids aren't tired it gives everyone just a little down time during the day to relax and take a breather.

From there we headed straight to the water- Lake and Pool! The lake at Country Lake is so cool! Zip lines, inflatables, water slide and more were a great way to pass the afternoon- of and did I mention the weather?!? Because it was PERFECT! So far we have been very lucky with weather in Henryville and I hope it's here to stay!!

 

 

From there it was time for dinner!  We had a reporter (a camper) do a few interviews for the new and exciting camp newspaper this week! (more info to come in a later post)!

 

After dinner we had a special treat for dessert! Liquid nitrogen made ice cream! Our friends from Arctic Scoop came out for the second year in a row to make everyone their very own ice cream! 

 

Then for the main event of the evening- the Glow Show! We had a group of acrobats put on a really cool show filled with rope swings, jugglers, Majic treats and FIRE! 

The kids got a real kick out of it. It's not something you see everyday so it really caught their attention! 

 

 

Now we are settling in for the final event of the night, the fireworks! This is an annual tradition that we have done every year for as long as I can remember!

 

All in all a 11/10 day! It feels like we've been here for weeks already because everything just falls so well into place! Tomorrow will be Water day with more tricks and treats!!

Fire Monday

Everyone was pretty exhausted after the first day. Lights out came pretty easy last night! 

Monday is the "Fire" day theme of the week. We started with breakfast and then headed in a few directions to morning activities.

 

Archery was a house favorite. 

 

The good-ole zip line was an even bigger favorite! It's actually not scary at all, the hardest part is making yourself step off the platform. We obviously have a lot of brave kids and most of them love the adventure of the zip line! 

 

And last but not least- CRAFTS

We have a huge area for crafts this year and it was full! Crafts are good because everyone can find something to do and keep them busy with for a while.

 

 

I will tell you all what the real favorite thing of the day is... GOLF CARTS. These kids love riding the golf carts to and from each activity. Even if the next activity is within 100 feet. If a golf cart is around the kids are running towards!

Today's agenda still has lunch, horizontal time (aka nap time), pool and lake party, and a GLOW PARTY AND FIREWORKs!

Holly's Fishing Derby

The unfortunate part of camp is when we have to say goodbye too soon. Kids getting their angel wings is a heart wrenching feeling and it is always a reminder of what these kids have all been through.

Holly was a camper of ours who gained her wings last year. She was an amazing kid who loved having fun and fishing! We wanted to take a minute out of the busy day and say a few words for her and dedicate the flag to her and to announce the new Holly Fishing Derby! 

Each year on the Tuesday of camp we will honor Holly by having a fishing contest in her honor. The picture of her says it all and just gives you an idea of how special she is! 

Thank you to her family for allowing us to meet and get to know your daughter! We will always remember her!!

 

Sunday Evening

We jumped right into things with a lake and a pool party! 

 

 

All the kids and companions got to pick a shirt design to wear to the flow party tomorrow- I think they turned out very cool! 

 

Boy of boy did we eat good tonight. Our friends from Cowboys For Kids came out tonight and brought a feast as well as every dessert imaginable! Cowboys for Kids is a huge support for Camp Quality, they come out every year and are just so good to us! 

 

From dinner we headed in a few different directions for the evening activities. The blue knights were here for the annual motorcycle rides- some of the kids loved it and ever took upwards of 6 rides each! 

 

We had the slot cars come out again which is a hige hit! It's kids like soap box derby only better! 

 

 

We finished out the night with a campfire and lots of songs! 

We are falling into pattern and it's a good one to fall into. Everyone is getting along and having fun and I just love the atmosphere of camp quality!