Friday, June 17, 2011

Friday at Camp Heart Connection

Today was the last full day for our oncology campers at Camp Heart Connection and the day was jam-packed with things to do! Of course, all of the normal activities were open to the campers, but we had a few special activities planned as well.

Campers got the opportunity to tie-dye an article of clothing and there was a campers vs. counselors version of "hide and go seek" - where the counselors hid and when the campers found the counselors the campers could push whoever they found into the pool!

The pool was busy place (again!) this afternoon. Many campers took part in the water fight on the field and came to jump in the pool after they were done splashing each other. After the campers were done swimming, they headed to dinner. We had a delicious fiesta for dinner, which included: tacos, burritos, nachos and apple enchaldas a la mode!

After dinner the annual kickball tournament will be held at the large field near the pool. Following the tournament the campers will go back up to their cabins where camper achievement awards will be given out!

After dark the campers will all gather around the campfire for Wish Night. Wish Night gives the campers and staff a time to tell their story, to thank someone who has made an impact on their life and it provides a time to come together and relate to one another. After everyone has had a chance to speak, the campers will head out to the field and lighted balloons will be released in memory of the campers who have passed away in the last year. The night will end with fireworks in celebration of a great week.

We'll see you tomorrow morning - bright and early!

Here are a few photos from the day:














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