"Bankshot" takes on a whole new meaning when used at Camp Phillip. It's not as easy to score a basket when the backboard curves and bends!
Our bankshot basketball court is just one example of the way that camp can make even everyday activities more exciting. All week long the campers have been growing and trying new things and that certainly didn't stop on the final full day. Castles 4, 7, and 3 tried out their "banking" skills during this morning's outdoor sports session.
It's been a spectacular week--and that makes all the campers winners!
Today's Passage: Colossians 3:17
And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him."
Today's Password: Thanks (Response: In action!)
The campers thought they were in for a usual campfire tonight when suddenly it was taken over by a cast of characters storming from the woods...and that wasn't the only excitement they brought!
Deciding to have a knightly party, the medieval crew became the fun-leaders for the evening. There was an abundance of hysterical theater games and songs with made-up verses, creating a highly entertaining and interactive evening for all.
Here's a glimpse of the group charging to the fire. Sure looks like a fun bunch to me!
Today’s Passage: 1 Peter 1:16
“for it is written: “Be holy, because I am holy.”
Today’s Password: Need (Response: To take off that poncho.)
To you today's photo may just look a stuffed animal on a bunch of strings, but to Castles 11 and 12, it was a princess caught in a spiderweb needing to be rescued!
This was an important element in the knight training that took place at the Team Challenge Course. There campers work on teamwork, problem solving, and encouragement with the help of the creativity and oversight of the challenge course staff.
Was the quest a success? Let's just say the girls passed their knight training with flying colors...
Today's Passage: John 10:11
"I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep."
11,12
Most castles feast at a table, but Castle 6B is being a bit more creative this week. They've made it their goal to eat as many meals outside as possible!
(They aren't the only ones creating unique memories. While making my rounds I've also seen everything from patriotic color coordinating to talking in accents...)
Tonight for dinner 6B chose to have a picnic at the Crossroads, one of our gathering places at camp. Food, friends, and fresh air--sounds like a winning combination to me!
Today's Passage: Luke 19:10
"For the Son of Man came to seek and to save what was lost."
Today's Password: Lost and Found (Response: High five)
This week (and all summer long) campers are not only training to be knights—they are blacksmith apprentices too!
With the guidance of the craft leader, campers imprint medallions to create a necklace fit to match any armor. Castles 1, 3, 4, and 8B made use of their skills today. I saw words, pictures, and Bible passages stamped onto this craft to help them remember their week here.
Each one was unique and they all looked great. I’d say they each deserve a “metal!”
Today’s Passage: 1 Thessalonians 5:19
“Do not put out the Spirit's fire; do not treat prophecies with contempt. Test everything. Hold on to the good. Avoid every kind of evil.”
Today’s Passwaord: Fire (Response: Burn, baby, burn!)
Every castle (which you may think looks a lot like a cabin) this week is filled to the brim with campers. More than that, the whole camp is teeming with energy and creativity!
Before campfires begin at Camp Phillip, a round of "Castle Cheers" serves as a roll call. The spectrum of cheers branches from long to short, story to song, choreography to new personas, common to random! Tonight's cheers were especially catchy, kicking off a week of new memories and friendships.
It sure sounds to me like these knights have already got their battle cries!
Today's Passage: Philippians 3:14
"I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus."