If the counselors were finally starting to feel like they were getting into the swing of things, this week truly threw them off! Our one week of the summer where the schedule completely turns on itself came and went with a hoot and a howl! Night Owl, ages 8th-12th grade, gave campers the opportunity to stay up later at night and wake up later in the morning, transitioning the entire schedule into a nighttime camp. Night Owl has been full of tradition for the past few years, meaning that the campers always know to expect the mud pit, the Challenge Course, and the sunrise hike to the cross. However, this year, the campers (and staff!) were in for a surprise with many new activities and events throughout the week.
The week started off with an extra-long day finally ending around 1:30am. There was a lot of time to spend together in cabin groups, working on learning about one another and creating group covenants for the week. Sharing a cabin with another cabin group allowed for the campers to get to know other campers outside of their group in cabin hang out time and other activities lead by their counselors, like capture the flag. Friendships and special bonds were made quickly during this week by the great facilitation of the counselors and the other staff around them. Being Lazy F's first camp with older campers during the summer, the change of pace was greatly welcomed!
The highlights of the week included the Challenge Course within cabin groups, especially the Zip Line and other high elements, as well as Glow-in-the-Dark Ultimate Frisbee, Minute to Win It, the Guinness Record Races, trip to the pool, the Barn Dance, and the Talent Show. Not to mention, the afternoon electives, Bible Encounter, campfire, midnight BBQ dinner, moonlight dip at 1:00am, and of course, the sunrise hike to the cross.
Campfires and morning watches were very special times, thanks to our long-lost, Night Owl veteran, camp pastor, Gordy. Many of the campers and staff mentioned that the stories that were shared and the discussions of heroes held were a powerful positive to their week. Many light bulbs went off and understanding was made not only with the campers but with the staff as well. God was most definitely in our midst throughout the week and was incorporated into every activity had and friendship that was made.
The week was so full of adventure, spontaneity, fun, laughter, and many, many friendships. The week was special in its own way due to the unique schedule, but also due to the people who were here and the experiences that were had. Although we are all recuperating now that the week is over, you can't help but wish that the week could continue on for just a little bit longer!
The week started off with an extra-long day finally ending around 1:30am. There was a lot of time to spend together in cabin groups, working on learning about one another and creating group covenants for the week. Sharing a cabin with another cabin group allowed for the campers to get to know other campers outside of their group in cabin hang out time and other activities lead by their counselors, like capture the flag. Friendships and special bonds were made quickly during this week by the great facilitation of the counselors and the other staff around them. Being Lazy F's first camp with older campers during the summer, the change of pace was greatly welcomed!
Campfires and morning watches were very special times, thanks to our long-lost, Night Owl veteran, camp pastor, Gordy. Many of the campers and staff mentioned that the stories that were shared and the discussions of heroes held were a powerful positive to their week. Many light bulbs went off and understanding was made not only with the campers but with the staff as well. God was most definitely in our midst throughout the week and was incorporated into every activity had and friendship that was made. 
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