Day 2: June 11th, 2023

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A Day at Camp! 

When the dawn cracked, the campers were up and eager to get to know the grounds through exploration and fun activities. 

- scavenger hunt
- hiking
- ice breakers
- arts and crafts
- fun skits 
- and delicious meals 

Enjoy the pictures!


Gloriann giving a demonstration showing the campers how to start a plastic keychain larn


Nevaeh stealing a selfie ;-) 


Main Lodge


Staff Levi and Aubrianna at Naturalist's Cabin during a hike


Dean, Neeva, Wendy and Ezrah making a banner during team building activity


Nevaeh, Tyr, Arlene, Isac, Daniel, and Greyson enjoying the bridge


Brody making an eye using the yarn and sticks


Rianza and Neeva balancing it out as Lacey looks on


Staff Hillary facilitating a t-shirt dye session with campers



We capped off our day with an evening of fun skits. You just had to be there to understand why we were laughing so hard :-) 


Chanelle enjoying the nature


Daniel loves the hammock


At the edge of Aspen campground


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