Tuesday, August 12, 2014
Photo Album - Friday and Saturday
After many hours sorting out hundreds of pictures, Friday and Saturday have been added to the photo album.
Saturday, August 9, 2014
Leadership Team Post
I’ve been attending EYMC since 6th grade. This year will by my 10th year coming to camp. I am now a member of the leadership team, which is a group of 18-20 year olds who want to learn how to build leadership skills and grow as individuals.
As an LT, I work with the campers and camp staff to provide energy and fun throughout the week. Anything from playing in the band/orchestra to doing ridiculously hilarious dances at morning worship. LT brings many different challenges to my personal table. God brings me through all of these challenges and beyond.
My experiences as an LT member have taught me way more than I could ever write down in a timely fashion so I will talk about the main lesson I got out of LT: Creativity.
I like to think of myself as an inherently creative person, but the daily regimen of caring for campers emotional and spiritual needs opened my eyes to how many different kinds of people exist in this world.
No day is ever the same, just like no camper is the same. Each guitar lesson I teach, or each campfire I lead, I take away something very special. I can love and respect each type of human being.
The end of my LT career is after this week (I am 21), and that brings sadness to my heart. I know, however, that the lessons I’ve learned from campers and staff alike will guide me through ANYTHING thrown my way, and I have grown so much in so many ways. I can’t wait to see how this community grows and adapts to the world around it.
Wayne Todd - 2014 Leadership Team
As an LT, I work with the campers and camp staff to provide energy and fun throughout the week. Anything from playing in the band/orchestra to doing ridiculously hilarious dances at morning worship. LT brings many different challenges to my personal table. God brings me through all of these challenges and beyond.
My experiences as an LT member have taught me way more than I could ever write down in a timely fashion so I will talk about the main lesson I got out of LT: Creativity.
I like to think of myself as an inherently creative person, but the daily regimen of caring for campers emotional and spiritual needs opened my eyes to how many different kinds of people exist in this world.
No day is ever the same, just like no camper is the same. Each guitar lesson I teach, or each campfire I lead, I take away something very special. I can love and respect each type of human being.
The end of my LT career is after this week (I am 21), and that brings sadness to my heart. I know, however, that the lessons I’ve learned from campers and staff alike will guide me through ANYTHING thrown my way, and I have grown so much in so many ways. I can’t wait to see how this community grows and adapts to the world around it.
Wayne Todd - 2014 Leadership Team
Thursday's pictures
Thursday's pictures (and some from Friday) are now uploading to the photo album.
You can leave comments on the Facebook pages.
You can leave comments on the Facebook pages.
Music Camp Museum
Creative Expressions campers had a lot of fun putting together a Music Camp Museum. We found objects from camp that represented things we love: a recorder for music, firewood for campfire, and even an empty pop can for canteen.
We have had fun playing creative games, doing projects, and hanging out.
We have had fun playing creative games, doing projects, and hanging out.
Friday, August 8, 2014
Friday
It is Friday!
All of the singing and playing are coming together into our big performance. I am sitting here in the back room listening to one of the choral sections singing about 'talkin to Jesus'.
The performance is at 1 pm Saturday... Come to camp and be in the audience. If you do, we ask that you don't arrive much before 1 as we are busy wrapping things up and getting ready.
PS: As the schedule is changing, there will be fewer chances to get to the computer so pictures and posts will be delayed.
All of the singing and playing are coming together into our big performance. I am sitting here in the back room listening to one of the choral sections singing about 'talkin to Jesus'.
The performance is at 1 pm Saturday... Come to camp and be in the audience. If you do, we ask that you don't arrive much before 1 as we are busy wrapping things up and getting ready.
PS: As the schedule is changing, there will be fewer chances to get to the computer so pictures and posts will be delayed.
Ga-Ga
Wikipedia says:
Ga-ga (lit. "touch-touch") is a variant of dodgeball. The game combines dodging, striking, running and jumping with the object of hitting opponents with a ball below the knee while avoiding being hit. The game can be played by groups of individual players, teams and in one-on-one matches. The game may sometimes be referred to as "Israeli dodge-ball". http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ga-ga
This has been a very popular pastime for all the campers while waiting for instruction on the stage, waiting for morning chapel, free time, and any other time it can be done.
Ga-ga (lit. "touch-touch") is a variant of dodgeball. The game combines dodging, striking, running and jumping with the object of hitting opponents with a ball below the knee while avoiding being hit. The game can be played by groups of individual players, teams and in one-on-one matches. The game may sometimes be referred to as "Israeli dodge-ball". http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ga-ga
This has been a very popular pastime for all the campers while waiting for instruction on the stage, waiting for morning chapel, free time, and any other time it can be done.
Thursday, August 7, 2014
Wednesday pictures
Just finished preparing pictures from Wednesday. Over 480 pictures are now uploading to the photo album and should be available in an hour or so if all goes well.
It is fun to both relive the experience and see what else is going on.
It is fun to both relive the experience and see what else is going on.
We have been blessed with the best weather Willow River has to offer - Warm days and cool nights.
The children are enjoying the schedule of structured time along with breaks of free time.
Evening meals have been lots of from. The cafeteria has been decorated in keeping with the theme of the day and the costumes worn have ranged from simple to extravagant. Yesterday we celebrated Christmas as we talked about the journey of Mary and Joseph. For dinner, consumes ranged from Nativity characters, elves, reindeer, the Grinch, and even a chimney. Santa and Mrs. Claus met us at the door. A Macy's Thanksgiving even paraded down the aisle!
Emails, packages, and letters are handed out at dinner. These encouragements from home are really welcomed by campers and staff alike.
We appreciate you keeping us in your thoughts and prayers. The Spirit is very active in this place. I am privileged to be here witnessing it all and serving as a counselor in cabin 1.
- Elizabeth Feigh
The children are enjoying the schedule of structured time along with breaks of free time.
Evening meals have been lots of from. The cafeteria has been decorated in keeping with the theme of the day and the costumes worn have ranged from simple to extravagant. Yesterday we celebrated Christmas as we talked about the journey of Mary and Joseph. For dinner, consumes ranged from Nativity characters, elves, reindeer, the Grinch, and even a chimney. Santa and Mrs. Claus met us at the door. A Macy's Thanksgiving even paraded down the aisle!
Emails, packages, and letters are handed out at dinner. These encouragements from home are really welcomed by campers and staff alike.
We appreciate you keeping us in your thoughts and prayers. The Spirit is very active in this place. I am privileged to be here witnessing it all and serving as a counselor in cabin 1.
- Elizabeth Feigh
Wednesday, August 6, 2014
Wanna send someone an email??
Just like regular mail post, we also accept letters to campers and staff via email. If you are interested is sending a letter via email, please send a note with the person's name in the subject to EYMCdean@gmail.com.
Merry Christmas!
Today it is Christmas in August. At morning worship all the campers got to see their beloved
counselors and staff act out (with the help of the leadership team acting a puppeteers)
the story of Joseph and Mary. Mr.
D was baby Jesus, with Counselors Willie and Annie as Joseph and Mary. It appears the campers love it when
staff look silly (several were bah-ing as sheep) – go figure. The skit laid the foundation for
today’s discussion and theme of doing things that God wants us to do even when
they are hard and others do not understand. Off to help with instrument time II, where the kids are
learning holiday songs to fit with the theme. Have a GREAT day!
Cabin 4
I tried to take a picture of the white sock award winners in my cabin, this is the result. Fun!
Tuesday, August 5, 2014
Update
Update from the EYMC technical office (aka the person trying to do the blog...) Internet has been slow and intermittent, but another bunch of photos have been added to the photo album completing August 4th. Check them out. We are having a great time! I am almost late to cabin 4's faith formation time. Got'a run.
A note from Cabin 1
Cabin 1 houses the youngest girl campers.
For some of them this is the longest time they have been away from home. However, no to worry, they have bonded and are enjoying music, planned activities, free time, FOBBY, and canteen.
Today is an exciting day! Cabin 1 won the "White Sock Award" for the cleanest cabin and are looking forward to skit night this evening. It involves a caterpillar using the blanket that Gionna's grandma made.
For some of them this is the longest time they have been away from home. However, no to worry, they have bonded and are enjoying music, planned activities, free time, FOBBY, and canteen.
Today is an exciting day! Cabin 1 won the "White Sock Award" for the cleanest cabin and are looking forward to skit night this evening. It involves a caterpillar using the blanket that Gionna's grandma made.
Monday, August 4, 2014
Rain - no problem
You may have heard that it rained yesterday.
Yes, it did. HOWEVER, the rain was impeccably timed.
It did not interfere with the camp schedule.
The only thing we did differently was to have our campfire inside in the dining hall as the ground around the fire pit was wet. It takes creativity and access to an amazing cache of supplies to create an indoor campfire experience.
Yes, it did. HOWEVER, the rain was impeccably timed.
It did not interfere with the camp schedule.
The only thing we did differently was to have our campfire inside in the dining hall as the ground around the fire pit was wet. It takes creativity and access to an amazing cache of supplies to create an indoor campfire experience.
Photos
Photo albums are being built... You can find them here: https://picasaweb.google.com/EpiscopalYouthMusic/
You can also find a link to the photo albums on the right.
Sunday, August 3, 2014
Campers are arriving!
Get you name tag. Unroll your sleeping bag. Meet your cabin. It is that time of year again, the
arrival of campers to Episcopal Youth Music Camp!!
A few raindrops fell as people got checked-in, but that did
not put a damper on the joy and excitement as everyone re-connected from last
year. We also have some new campers and they are jumping right in to the fun. We are seeing who grew an inch, who is playing a new
instrument, and learning fun facts about the new folks, all with laughter and smiles.
It is a great day for camp. We have started the singing and dancing, wasting no time to
get started. We will keep you
updated on the adventures of EYMC.
Much love. Peace+
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