By: C.D.
Another fantastic day at camp began today as the campers awoke, ate breakfast, and did their camp chores. After church came lunch seated on the floor, a reminder of the Gospel lesson of the day. Then they walked to commons beach. Games were played, an epic sandcastle was made, and fun was had by all.
After F.O.B. the campers went on a trust walk led by staff and then led a blindfolded staff back! Once again, the campers played a plethora of games including, of course, capture the flag.
With Campfire, the day finally began to wind down with everyone ready for another exciting day.
Noel Porter Camp and Retreat Center is a ministry of the Episcopal Diocese of Northern California at Lake Tahoe, CA.
Thursday, July 19, 2012
Friday, July 6, 2012
Camp Days
As the Thursday sun broke over Camp Noel Porter, the campers woke bright and early (some brighter and earlier than others) to begin the day. A filling breakfast later, and the campers were truly awake, ready for church and games.
The day continued as camp returned to Sunnyside Beach for beanie weenie day! Beanies and Weenies were enjoyed by all, the campers then swan, played cards, and skipped rocks.
Returning to camp, everyone rested during F.O.B. and painted the clay they had made a few days before. Our visiting pastor led us in a storytelling activity and dinner was served. Another fun-filled day at camp.
The day continued as camp returned to Sunnyside Beach for beanie weenie day! Beanies and Weenies were enjoyed by all, the campers then swan, played cards, and skipped rocks.
Returning to camp, everyone rested during F.O.B. and painted the clay they had made a few days before. Our visiting pastor led us in a storytelling activity and dinner was served. Another fun-filled day at camp.
Thursday, July 5, 2012
Rafting
By: A.B.
Today was our first day rafting and it was a really great outing. We packed lunches after church because the five mile float normally takes 3 to 5 hours. The weather was perfect, just hot enough that swimming was refreshing instead of just simply freezing. This was good for me personally because I seem to have balance problems and fell out twice when we hit rocks. The kids were all safe and sound in the boats throughout the trip and really enjoyed themselves.
It seemed when we got back to camp that nearly all the staff and a lot of the campers has sunburns despite constant re application. The fact that most of the sunburns were oddly shaped, due to life jackets and spray-on sunscreen, only added to the fun of the trip. After rafting, we did normal camp activities such as campfire. Overall it was an amazing day and as usual I find myself in love with Tahoe and with the funny and amazing campers that come every year!
Today was our first day rafting and it was a really great outing. We packed lunches after church because the five mile float normally takes 3 to 5 hours. The weather was perfect, just hot enough that swimming was refreshing instead of just simply freezing. This was good for me personally because I seem to have balance problems and fell out twice when we hit rocks. The kids were all safe and sound in the boats throughout the trip and really enjoyed themselves.
It seemed when we got back to camp that nearly all the staff and a lot of the campers has sunburns despite constant re application. The fact that most of the sunburns were oddly shaped, due to life jackets and spray-on sunscreen, only added to the fun of the trip. After rafting, we did normal camp activities such as campfire. Overall it was an amazing day and as usual I find myself in love with Tahoe and with the funny and amazing campers that come every year!
Saturday, June 30, 2012
The End of Beginner Camp
By: S.L.
Today was jammed packed full of fun! We started the day with a lovely breakfast of French toast and oatmeal made by our assistant cook D. and myself. After our routine chores and church service, we had a popular lunch of grilled cheese and soup. After lunch we had an awesome modified challenge day with no major injuries (just scrapes). After a peaceful F.O.B., we decorated pine cones and made spirit sticks. The kids had a lot of fun being creative. We ended our day with dinner (pizza!), the slideshow, the carnival, and the secret friends circle. The kids all slept through the night! It was a great end to a lovely beginner camp session.
Today was jammed packed full of fun! We started the day with a lovely breakfast of French toast and oatmeal made by our assistant cook D. and myself. After our routine chores and church service, we had a popular lunch of grilled cheese and soup. After lunch we had an awesome modified challenge day with no major injuries (just scrapes). After a peaceful F.O.B., we decorated pine cones and made spirit sticks. The kids had a lot of fun being creative. We ended our day with dinner (pizza!), the slideshow, the carnival, and the secret friends circle. The kids all slept through the night! It was a great end to a lovely beginner camp session.
Friday, June 29, 2012
Beginner Camp
By: C.D.
Campers showed up this afternoon, ready to begin a funfilled, if shortened, week at camp. As is the custom at CNP, we began the day with name cirlce and then transitioned into games. The campers played a rousing game of man from Mars, enjoying themselves until they were sheparded into Moreland Hall to learn the camp rules.
The day continued with more camp games and great food, until it came to a close with campfire, complete with a skit from the staff of CNP. Despite some injuries and homesickness, the first day of camp went wonderfully for our new campers.
Campers showed up this afternoon, ready to begin a funfilled, if shortened, week at camp. As is the custom at CNP, we began the day with name cirlce and then transitioned into games. The campers played a rousing game of man from Mars, enjoying themselves until they were sheparded into Moreland Hall to learn the camp rules.
The day continued with more camp games and great food, until it came to a close with campfire, complete with a skit from the staff of CNP. Despite some injuries and homesickness, the first day of camp went wonderfully for our new campers.
Saturday, June 23, 2012
By: D.H.
So today, June 22, 2012, we had a fantastic day. First, we started the day with breakfast. We had bagel sandwiches which were AMAZING! Then, onto tent chores where the boys had to pull all their beds outside the tents to sweep. Camp chores and chapel came next. Deacon Dave ended that morning with a great session.
Lunch was great with grilled cheese and clam chowder. The challenge was then ON! The obstacle course, trivia, dodge sponge, tug-a-rope, and parachute made up the challenge. The team "Gummy Bears of Glory" won by completing challenge the fastest.
After pizza fro dinner, we were setting up for carnival outside when it began to rain. So we proceeded to move all the games inside. The carnival was super fun. After we had the secret friends circle. Then we finished the week with Friday night dance. Lights Out! :)
So today, June 22, 2012, we had a fantastic day. First, we started the day with breakfast. We had bagel sandwiches which were AMAZING! Then, onto tent chores where the boys had to pull all their beds outside the tents to sweep. Camp chores and chapel came next. Deacon Dave ended that morning with a great session.
Lunch was great with grilled cheese and clam chowder. The challenge was then ON! The obstacle course, trivia, dodge sponge, tug-a-rope, and parachute made up the challenge. The team "Gummy Bears of Glory" won by completing challenge the fastest.
After pizza fro dinner, we were setting up for carnival outside when it began to rain. So we proceeded to move all the games inside. The carnival was super fun. After we had the secret friends circle. Then we finished the week with Friday night dance. Lights Out! :)
Beanie Weenie Day
By: W.D.
Another great day at camp Noel Porter! Today was the greatest of days, for it involved the grandest of feasts. Yes, it was Beanie Weenie day today! After chores and church, the campers packed up their water bottles and sunscreen and we headed down to sunnyside beach. An afternoon of swimming, or more rarely, relaxing on the lake shore and devouring both beanies and weenies ensued.
Returning to camp, the campers wrote letters to themselves to be sent home later and enjoyed a healthy snack. Games were played, most notably elbow tag, which continued long enough to exhaust even the mos energetic campers before dinner. The day closed with campfire (singing like pirates yoho!) and the children returned to their tents, looking forward to the last full day at CNP.
Another great day at camp Noel Porter! Today was the greatest of days, for it involved the grandest of feasts. Yes, it was Beanie Weenie day today! After chores and church, the campers packed up their water bottles and sunscreen and we headed down to sunnyside beach. An afternoon of swimming, or more rarely, relaxing on the lake shore and devouring both beanies and weenies ensued.
Returning to camp, the campers wrote letters to themselves to be sent home later and enjoyed a healthy snack. Games were played, most notably elbow tag, which continued long enough to exhaust even the mos energetic campers before dinner. The day closed with campfire (singing like pirates yoho!) and the children returned to their tents, looking forward to the last full day at CNP.
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)