We are just now on the last full day of camp. I have been leading for the 6th and 7th graders this week and I have really enjoyed it. There are a few more things I have learned and Ideas that I have seen I’d like to pass on.
First… I was kind of worried on Sunday night because they didn’t really interact, they didn’t sing much etc. Today it was hard to get them to stop. I had to be reminded that it takes time for them to be comfortable, and in some cases remember the songs. I also found that if I do a familiar song, then an unfamiliar one, then a familiar one again.. they really sing the last one really loud. And then I’ll pick the unfamiliar one up later in the week.
Second… The deans did a great job on cabin inspections. They went around and took pictures and made a slide show for each day showing the best.. and worst.. of each cabin. The kids loved cheering and oohing depending on what they saw. It took some time and was great fun
Third… Don’t do Mail Call.. While it is fun to have your name called out and come get letters from home I was reminded today of some reasons not to do it. Today we had 10,000 letters… well not really but there were a bunch. They’ve even started receiving emails that the camp staff prints out and sends to each camp. It was chaos calling everyones name out and having them come up.
A better idea I think is to take the letters, sort them by cabin and deliver them at night. Although nothing solves the issue of a kid who doesn’t get mail. Solution…write them a letter
Well.. It’s time to run to worship… Maybe I’ll be back with some more tips later.
Oh.. coming soon.. Youth Worship Gathering.. We will have a time for youth bands to get together and learn, play, and worship with other youth bands.. look for it soon
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