One last chance ...

… to enjoy some water games.

Don't worry, no one got hurt, the grimaces are because the water is cold!

Our last morning ...

Guess what we are making for snack? 

They look great and it smells very good in the kitchen!

Toppings?

Melted Chocolate ...

… and bananas!

Taking turns melting the chocolate!

The other group; playing games and waiting for their turn in the kitchen!

We're having a great morning!

We just finished snack and the smoothies were enjoyed by almost everyone!

Now we are in the sanctuary for a sing song and chapel.

Enjoying our smoothies.

Snack time!

The Smoothies are great!

Sing song time.

Singing a "busy" song.

Getting ready for chapel.

Camp on Thursday has started!

Wow, where has the week gone?

We are making smoothies for our morning snack time.  They look very yummy!

Each camper gets to pick their favourite fruit ...

Then they choose what juice they like and Meghan blends it all together.

Waiting in the "blender" line!

Just had to share ...

… one last picture for the day!

These are the pizzas we made this morning.  Four pans … gone in a flash, very delicious!

Wednesday afternoon at camp!

The pizzas are in the oven - the healthy ones we made this morning!

Once everyone was finished eating lunch, some chose to play games while others chose to quietly sit and start watching "Miracle Dogs".

Right now half of the children are playing games in the gym and the other half are at the park on a nature hunt!

Fun to watch as the older children and Jr Leaders make sure the game is enjoyed by the younger campers!

Wednesday at camp has started!

A Scavenger Hunt!

Trying to find the ingredients for our baking assignment!

Which team will find all the ingredients first?

Afternoon at camp!

Craft Instructions:  thank you Amy L & Anne for our craft today!

Likely NOT what the craft is, but the giggles were music to our ears!

Giggling at each other!  Pre craft fun.

Doing the Electric Maze!  Let's see who was really paying attention to Andrew.

Lunch time!

Isobel standing guard at lunch time.  Thank you, Isobel!

Having some fun at lunch time, playing Octopus!

Camp - Tuesday!

We've had a great start to the day!  Time for games and the kitchen smells great.  Can't wait for snack time to try out what our "chefs-in-training" have made!

What's in Your Cupboard Day Camp!

Monday … we are having fun, what a great GO! Camping staff and group of children for camp this week.  So far we have played getting to know you games, baked muffins, played more energetic games and are smelling some great smells coming out of the kitchen.  Just waiting for snack time!  Everyone is getting along fine, no problems, just a lot of smiles!

Dream Catchers

Angel and her brother, Ryder (two youth from WICM) made Alexis and Gabrielle dream catchers to take home. Rev. Mullin will tell us about them and where they should be hung in their bedrooms a little later in the day. 

Tuesday's update!

Well another full day!  It is starting to feel like we don't have enough time left to help with all that needs to be done.  We started the day at "The Miracle Store".  After an hour I was taken to Flora House to facilitate a Leading With Care session with the staff of WICM.  Once camp started Jean, Shirley, Theresa and Joanne went to a nature centre with the children. I haven't heard all of their stories yet, but I'm sure we will at dinner time.

That left Scott, Gabrielle, Alexis & I to stay at Flora House to continue painting.  This is quite a large undertaking!  Scott found a new skill - he can actually paint pretty well!  Gabrielle & Alexis turned out to be pretty awesome painters, too.

I am struck with how generous and welcoming and inclusive everyone is with us.  It will be hard to leave on Thursday.

Please check out Scott's and Gabrielle's blogs later on when they get written and posted.

~ Joni

Day 2!

Sorry, I'm having problems getting the pictures to post.   That will have to wait until we get back. Alexis, Gabrielle, Scott & I (Joni) went to the park with the children today.  We had so much fun!  The children are amazing. Some were reluctant to talk with us, but they soon came around. We heard lots of laughter and saw lots of smiles.  The staff at Flora House are all dedicated and passionate people.

Shirley, Jean, Joanne and Theresa worked hard, too.  They stayed behind to paint the main hall in Flora House.

I was touched today by a young lady who told me that she was celebrating her "2 years of sobriety anniversary" today.

I encourage you to read Gabrielle's blog and Scott's, too.  All of us can't wait to share our experiences with you!

Good night,
Joni

Blogging and looking back on the day.

This group is in charge of cooking dinner tonight.  So while dinner cooks we are blogging and looking back on the day.

Monday!

We are off to Flora House today. Half of us will go with the children to camp and the others half. Will stay to start cleaning, organizing, painting, etc.

I have been trying to post some pictures, but am having problems doing so.  If I can attach pictures later today I will. ~Joni

We will definitely have lots to share when we get back. The entire team was overwhelmed yesterday with the personal stories that some people trusted us with.  Please keep us in your prayers!

Mission trip update

We had a huge day, filled with a lot of emotion as we heard stories by people who are at Place of Hope. We were also overwhelmed by the stories of the people on The Blanket of Remembrance.

Mission trip update!

We had a good flight last night, got to the university very late.  We are waiting to start orientation (Sunday morning).