Day One - Welcome to Camp

 

When the campers arrive on Day One, RFK Boise camp buddies and staff welcome campers with poster. Most of posters have the names of the campers and positive messages, but some, like the one pictured below tell a story of what is to come.

Poster create by local artist DeAnn Slaughter

As the poster depicts, campers can expect to learn about Joseph, a teenager sold into slavery by his bothers and forced to traverse difficult life events with only to faith in the God to carry him through.  We will also follow the drama of Bandyanna Jones as he and his fellow travelers face difficulties in the jungle as they search for the Tree of Life. Campers can also expect to get some fishing in as well as a few Bible verses along the way. 

Rain showers arrived during the night and continued during our first day. So What can you do on a rainy day at camp?  

Fishing is always an option. Campers and buddies lined the banks of the fishing pond with hopes of catching the big one. The fish were very elusive today, except for three of them.  Starting out todays count is boys 2 fish, girls 1.  

If fishing is not your game, then how about face painting. Some of the campers and buddies tried some new designs as a part of their artistic design. 

And of course, what would be a full art experience if you did not include spin art.  Campers and buddies picked their favorite colors, flip on the spinner and came out with some color examples in creativity. 

We are not just limited to art, puppet shows and bubbles are always good options.

Music Lady Lynne being entertained by puppeteers


 

It has been a long tradition of offering handmade quilts to first time campers. Project Linus has been a supporter of the camp for years by providing the quilts. These quilts quickly become cherished keepsakes for campers, who maybe experience the warmth of a quilt for the first.  

We want to thank the Project Linus for the continued support of our camp.