{summer camps}

We are well into summer and enjoying the sun and summer camps with the kids! We get to spend time with the kids in small groups and do lots of fun activities.  We have Bible stories, skits, games and crafts.  But the biggest hit is definitely the POOL!  The kids live for the pool and stay in the 3 straight hours each day without tiring!  We are enjoying the time with the kids so much, and despite the sunburns (haley:) and chlorinated eyes, we LOVE summer camp!

making picture frames

hula hoop frisbee toss

melting ice blocks with their bodies!

swimmy time!

watch me jump!

steven giving his message about the race for God

goggles!

boat races in the pool, super fun!

 The best part of camp has been seeing the kids outside of their typical environment.  They get so excited to ride in the car on the way to camp and look out the windows.  They love eating different food and checking out our house.  We love being a part of a normal experience for them and watching them enjoy themselves.  Having small groups is great; each kiddo gets lots of attention and one-on-one time with the staff and volunteers.  We are so thankful for the experiences we have here each day.  Walking through life with these precious kids is the biggest blessing we have experienced in our lives.  Our prayer is that God continues to speak into each child's heart and that they would know how great His love is for them.
-haley