No summer would be complete without church camp. We began a new tradition last summer at our church. We call it Family Camp. The camp is on Friday afternoon/evening, all day Saturday and Sunday morning, basically the weekend =). It's just perfect for our small church. Family Camp is held at Whispering Pines on Old Hickory Lake (about an hour from Bowling Green). Our theme this year was Peace, Love and Community. Above is our family sport'n' the tie dyed camp shirts.
What does one do at family camp, you ask? Well, we spend a majority of our time in the water. The camp is on a lake. A few people bring boats, jet skis and tubes for entertainment. The camp also has canoes. If the lake isn't for you, there is also a swimming pool.
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you can cool off in THE MUD PIT
Who needs a spa when you can exfoliate here for free?
We also spend lots of time eating the delicious foods the cooks prepare for us. I supply all the snacking goodies for the kids (chips and cookies). We also have smores during our nighttime devotional. Smores have to be one of my favorite dessert EVER!
Clowning around with friends at camp is necessary. I think these kiddos will be pulling some major pranks in the future.
The crevice is a camp highlight. Isaac made his way down the hole this year. Look out Mountaineering and Marksmenship 101, Isaac is pro-fessional. He scaled that wall about as quickly as any 5 year old could.
Karson was a bit more hesitant, such a girl! She's definitely inherited my "cautious" trait. She's very careful about any and everything that may be potentially dangerous. She made it all the way down the crevice this year. Last year, she made it about half way and decided enough was enough.
Karson, Elizabeth, Annabel and Cassidy playing a couple of rounds of CRAZY 8's. I see some rook players here. I distinctly remember sneaking behind the cabins at church camp (with my buds) and playing spades during "quiet" time. Don't tell Karen Preston our counselor!!! Sheesh, who needs quiet time when your a kid (I know who needs it now).
I just heard about your church's family camp this year. I think it is a FABULOUS idea! Sounds fantastic! Maybe y'all could adopt me so I could join the fun? Great family photo!!
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