By: A.B.
We began today by doing a hike at Squaw Valley. We started at the trail near the chapel and hiked up to the falls to eat lunches that we had packed earlier in the day. We got to explore the rocks and swim in the shallow pools around the waterfalls. Right before we left, a few kids slipped but we got them down the mountain and everybody was feeling good. Overall, the hike was a success and the kids enjoyed it.
At night, we had the Crazy Olympics. This is a traditional camp activity where all the kids dress up according to a certain there and play competitive games around the camp ground. This week the theme was animals and all the kids had a blast dressing up. Afterwards we played with corn starch and water, a mixture we call gloop. It was great fun but it made a huge mess. It was a good day and I look forward to the rest of the week.
Noel Porter Camp and Retreat Center is a ministry of the Episcopal Diocese of Northern California at Lake Tahoe, CA.
Thursday, June 21, 2012
Live Action Role Playin with the Campers
By: W.D.
Today, after breakfast and the usual camp chores, the campers went into session with Deacon Dave. They did situational reactions in which Deacon Dave presented them with situations and the had to explain the way the reacted emotionally to them.
Afterwards, they made prayer ropes. The campers enjoyed the chance to express their creativity. Later that day, we had a camp wide LARPing (Live Action Role Playing) competition featuring jousting, shield making and painting. This all lead up to a battle using "spells" that had earned. Overall, the kids had an amazing day.
Today, after breakfast and the usual camp chores, the campers went into session with Deacon Dave. They did situational reactions in which Deacon Dave presented them with situations and the had to explain the way the reacted emotionally to them.
Afterwards, they made prayer ropes. The campers enjoyed the chance to express their creativity. Later that day, we had a camp wide LARPing (Live Action Role Playing) competition featuring jousting, shield making and painting. This all lead up to a battle using "spells" that had earned. Overall, the kids had an amazing day.
Tuesday, June 19, 2012
By: A.B.
Today was Monday of our first week of camp, which was our first full day with campers. We walked into town to spend the afternoon at commons beach where the kids can play in the lake or at the park. It was a good outing filled with sandcastles and card games.
Church also went well today. Our normal service was different as Deacon Dave taught us about kindness and the story of the good Samaritan. Today was also a day filled with music as we sang walking and at campfire. The most popular song was the camp famous cider song.
Tomorrow will be a day spent at camp doing fun camp-wide games. The kids are all energetic and love camp. This can be exhausting but it fills me with joy to see them love camp as I love it. Hopefully tomorrow will be as fun and exciting as today was.
Today was Monday of our first week of camp, which was our first full day with campers. We walked into town to spend the afternoon at commons beach where the kids can play in the lake or at the park. It was a good outing filled with sandcastles and card games.
Church also went well today. Our normal service was different as Deacon Dave taught us about kindness and the story of the good Samaritan. Today was also a day filled with music as we sang walking and at campfire. The most popular song was the camp famous cider song.
Tomorrow will be a day spent at camp doing fun camp-wide games. The kids are all energetic and love camp. This can be exhausting but it fills me with joy to see them love camp as I love it. Hopefully tomorrow will be as fun and exciting as today was.
Sunday, June 17, 2012
First Day of Campers!
By: R.D.
My first night in room A and I can already tell that it's going to be a very fun week. Tomorrow we go to commons beach and it's going to be great. It's my first time on staff but I already know that it it's fun. I'm a little nervous about being on staff but I know that every week this summer is going to be fantastic.
I know that the campers might be difficult but I will do my best to be a good staff member. I will do what ever it takes to take care of the campers. I'll even protect the staff, if necessary. I can't wait for the rest of the summer and there is absolutely nothing that I will let mess this job up.
If there is a problem, I will fix it. I will let no one down. I will listen to everything J. and M. tell me to do and not complain when they ask me to do it. There will be no problems with me! And, best of all, I...LOVE...THIS...PLACE.
My first night in room A and I can already tell that it's going to be a very fun week. Tomorrow we go to commons beach and it's going to be great. It's my first time on staff but I already know that it it's fun. I'm a little nervous about being on staff but I know that every week this summer is going to be fantastic.
I know that the campers might be difficult but I will do my best to be a good staff member. I will do what ever it takes to take care of the campers. I'll even protect the staff, if necessary. I can't wait for the rest of the summer and there is absolutely nothing that I will let mess this job up.
If there is a problem, I will fix it. I will let no one down. I will listen to everything J. and M. tell me to do and not complain when they ask me to do it. There will be no problems with me! And, best of all, I...LOVE...THIS...PLACE.
Thursday, June 7, 2012
It's the countdown to summer camp!
We are only a couple of days away from the beginning of Camp Noel Porter's summer camp season! Yea, 2012.
We have lots of fun stuff planned and lots of campers coming up to the Lake. But we always have room for more fun and more campers. If your camper hasn't signed up yet, be sure to send us your registration!
Here's to a brand new summer!
CNP
We have lots of fun stuff planned and lots of campers coming up to the Lake. But we always have room for more fun and more campers. If your camper hasn't signed up yet, be sure to send us your registration!
Here's to a brand new summer!
CNP
Monday, August 22, 2011
1st Annual Oktoberfest!
Register for the 1st Annual Oktoberfest
Join us for a night of fun, food, and fellowship at St John's Episcopal Church, Roseville
Join us for a night of fun, food, and fellowship at St John's Episcopal Church, Roseville
Thursday, August 18, 2011
Summer Camp is done for 2011
Well, we are about 10 days from the last day of Camp...sad
We had a great summer and it was so much fun!! We'll be updating our website and Facebook pages to link to our pictures and back again.
Please note: Labor Day Camp has been canceled due to lack of participants...sad, too
We are looking forward to seeing everyone at Oktoberfest on Oct 15th at St John's, Roseville. Call the office for more information 530-583-3014
Here's wishing you a good second half of August... May God bless you.... and go watch Picnic and Dirty Dancing for some of that end of summer vibe.
Rev Jenni+
We had a great summer and it was so much fun!! We'll be updating our website and Facebook pages to link to our pictures and back again.
Please note: Labor Day Camp has been canceled due to lack of participants...sad, too
We are looking forward to seeing everyone at Oktoberfest on Oct 15th at St John's, Roseville. Call the office for more information 530-583-3014
Here's wishing you a good second half of August... May God bless you.... and go watch Picnic and Dirty Dancing for some of that end of summer vibe.
Rev Jenni+
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