July 26-31, 2009

Participants and staff filled all 18 cabins at camp this week. The program staff chose, "A week at the movies," as a theme for the week. Sunday night they hosted a traditional Campfire Extravaganza, with goofy costumes, jokes and songs; Monday, participants enjoyed a night at the "Old wild west," where they dug for gold, learned to square dance, and took aim at the water gun shooting range. On Tuesday evening, we hunted mummies, drew hieroglyphics, and played games for our first Egyptian night. In my personal opinion, the best 'movies' are the "Who dun' it" programs, which will be held tonight. I am excited about being a part of the cast, as Madam Cuckoo.

Program staff who acted in the Murder Mystery show act their parts through a photo.

For the past three weeks Camp Friendship has been offering a new luxury for campers; massage therapy. Jaime Jost, massage therapist, has been offering 15-30 minute massages to campers, and they love it! Thank you Jaime for sharing your special talent with our campers.

A new camp site joined our community this summer. Our eighth camp site is located on Gilbert's Trail, but has not been named yet. Participants and staff who stay there say it is beautiful, and the seclusion from the rest of the world is extremely peaceful and relaxing.

Sonja and Laura cook s'mores at the new campsite.

The youth group from the First Plymouth Church of Lincoln, Nebraska has made its annual trip to camp this week. The group is lead by Youth Leader, Mitch, and consists of 21 volunteers. The young men and women. are outstanding. They truly know the meaning of serving others with an open and gleeful heart. This is about the 10th year we have seen this youth group joined camp with over 20 youth volunteers for one week.

Volunteer Program Manager, Sam, and Volunteer Village leader, Jessica, pose for a Cabin Photo.

Thanks!

Chet, Program Director