SUNDAY afternoon!

We had a blast at send off! So many family and friends coming to help us send the kids off to camp! A huge thanks to all this who helped us at send off- we had a visit from Riders for Kids who is hosts an annual fundraiser every year for us- it was so nice to see everyone and have a good lunch and listen to some music before he headed out! 

 

  

Now it's off to the buses. Once we arrive we will head straight to our orientation for a welcome meeting and to be briefed on just a few little things and then camp will officially be in full swing!

The rest of the day includes a pool and lake party, t-shirt designs,  pillow case decorating, motorcycle rides and so much more.

I will say it now and probably say it again in later posts but that place is such a family. As soon as the feet hit the pavement friends re-connect, more giggles are heard and more memories are made! 

Camp 2017 is here!

I can't believe it, but camp quality 2017 is here! We are getting ready at send off with our new theme "All 4 one"! All elements will be utilized this week!

Follow along all week to see what we're up too and to stay in touch with everyone! We are so excited for this week and hope you are all too!

Back to reality

Camp Quality Kentuckiana 2016 was another year for the books. With over 70 campers, companions, staff members, and volunteers it really isan amazing thing to watch everyone's efforts come together for such a good cause.

Camp Quality is a home to all of us. Whether its your first year or your 25th everyone just seems to mesh together and come together for a week and all for a common goal- to let kids with cancer be kids again.

To the nurses- these kids and a lot of the companions know you all on such a personal level and love you unconditionaly, thank you. You make this camp so great and give all of us a sense of safety and friendship.

To the staff- programs, cordinators, fundraising, floaters, kitchen staff, directors. This camp couldnt happen each year without you and I think I can speak for all of us when I say thank you for all the selfless work you do and the time and sometimes tears you put into this volunteer position. You are so loved!

To the companions who give up a week of work and vacation time and a week out of their Summer, camp couldnt happen without you. The bonds and the friendships you make between campers and companions is one to envy and something to remember forever.

To the campers, whose ages range from 5-17. I KNOW I can speak for everyone at camp when I say you make us all a better person. To see the smiles and the amazing spirirts you each have to offer- please know how truly incredible you are.

Thank you for keeping up with us through Camp this year! We will be posting throughout the year with news, event information and just information in general for all of you Camp Quality lovers!

Friday Morning- Atlanta!

We got to sleep in a little on our last morning. We finished packing and got breakfast and just took our time this morning. Everyone is in a good mood and is soaking in the last few hours we have of camp quality 2016.

After camp we headed to the arena to watch the graduating seniors take the next step and swing into the next phase after being a camper.

We then watched all the older kids race their hand made boats across the lake and.... The girls won!!! 

We had some free time and most people spent it at the lake and pool. It was nice to have some free time and some time at the waterfront before getting ready for lunch and to head out.

It's so sweet to see the relationships that have formed over the years. Some kids are lucky enough and are able to have the same companion for upwards of 11 years! This camp is a home and it's a home with love, friends and people who have made impacts on everyone- campers, companions and staff.

We want to say a big thank you to Hope from Harper for sponsoring our zip line this year- Harper's lunch and dinner table wanted to take a picture together and send love to Harper. - We love you! 

It's hard to believe we are already at lunch and our last meal at camp 2016. We made sure to sing our meal song extra loud and will soon head to closing ceremonies!

Thursday Night

We had Hubers for dinner and it was the best food I think we have all ever tasted. Southern cooking on our last night was the perfect ending dinner.

Once dinner ended we had a short break for everyone to prep for the talent show. 

The talent show was a full house and we had participation from almost all campers! We had some instruments, some singing, scientific experiments, comedy skits, and even a dance off. It was a great night and everyone had an absolute blast.

The nurses started the night off with a synchronized swimming routine- it was awesome.

Once the talent show ended we headed to our final campfire of the week and we had a big surprise waiting for us.... CINDY! Cindy is usually with us at camp and leads and directs all things music but recently had a baby, so couldn't commit to the whole week but surprised us with a camp fire to remember.

We sang, danced and I'm sure a few happy tears were shed. Campfire is a good place to be and it was the perfect ending to the last night of camp. 

We headed back to our dorms Olympic Games style, and all the campers carried lanterns to light the way.

We are packing now but still have a full morning ahead of us.

Thursday afternoon- Carnival!

After horizontal time we headed to spirit day carnival hosted by our friends from the Child Spirit Inc. They have been coming to us for years and are a constant support for all of us. We see the same faces every year and get a new t-shirt to take home too! 

The rock wall was back again! It gets so hot outside that they try to do a lot of indoor activities but still give us some options to play outside.

There was a DJ and some inflatables, face painting, free goodies, cotton candy, popcorn and more! 

Dinner is up next and it's been kept a surprise all day, but a little birdie just told me that Hubers is coming for dinner!!!!!!!

Adorable

This picture deserves its own post- I am absolutely in love with this picture and the girls in it!

Some new campers making friendships that I'm sure will last for years to come. This pictures and kids truly are worth it all. This camp is here to make kids with cancer feel like kids again and I just want to thank everyone for sending their kids this week- it is truly an honor to know them and get to see their personalities come out throughout the week and to see them enjoying no the little things so much.