CAMP IN THE CITY 2018

Elle had such a great week last week at Camp in the City. This is her second year to go to camp and she loved it even more this year. The camp is held at First Baptist and the group from Pine Cove moves from city to city and puts on the camp each week. They are there all day and come home late afternoon absolutely exhausted.  At the end of the week they have a closing program where the parents come and see them dance and sing to some of their praise songs they have sung all week and then they show a video with pictures from the days at camp. Kenny and I remarked at how many fun things they did. So many that Elle hasn't even told us most of it because they are so busy! 

Her counselor's name this year was Gumpy and was super sweet. She had lots of friends in her "cabin" like Audrey and Ella and Cathryn and the weather was great all week. It only rained one morning I think and it didn't affect any of their activities. We have been singing the fun songs at home and Elle has been teaching us lots of other hand games and things she learned over the week! We are so happy to have had the chance to go again this year. Walker was with us some for her drop offs and they cheer and yell as you drive in. He already can't wait to go either!

In front of the big Camp in the City sign as we were living on the last day. 

All decked out in her camp swag!

Elle on one of the big water slides they have!

Elle and some of her group!

I love this picture of Elle because if you zoom in her face is so happy!

Elle and Audrey!

They did skits every day and Elle said they centered around guys wrestling. 

Elle is in the right corner of this picture.

They all do a painting together every year and when the week is 

over she cut it up and wrote their character words on it for them.

Their whole group with Gumpy.

Elle and Ella

The entire group of campers and counselors.

The closing ceremony where they were singing and dancing.

Gumpy reading Elle's character words to her. I always love this part. Makes me want to cry.

Elle's words for this year. We are so proud of her,

Final group picture,

Elle about to leave but with Willy the Whale. Willy the Whale is awarded each day to the caring that has good behavior, listens and keeps their tent clean. Their cabin won it twice which is a big big deal! She was so excited!