Soccer Cookout
Last night both the Caddo and Tejas teams battled it out during Soccer Finals. Soccer works like this- the Caddo and Tejas tribes each make up two teams, with each team consisting of an older and younger group. The younger group plays quarters 1 and 3, and the older group plays quarters 2 and 4. If a tribe wins both matches, they win soccer. If they tie with one win each, we have a sudden death shootout.
In game one, the Tejas edged it out with a 2-1 victory. Kemal T. had a big score during the first half and was definitely an MVP for the Tejas. Game two was close too. Grace M. made an early score as well to put Tejas up 1-0. The Caddo mounted a comeback in the second half of game two, making several shots on goal. Their efforts were led by Parker B., who was on offense all night. Unfortunately, Caddo was unable to turn those shots into points, and Tejas took soccer with a final of 2-1 and 1-0.
Individual Competition
During regular activities today, campers vied for individual points for their tribes. Swim, OC (Obstacle Course), Archery, Canoes, Horseshoes, and Hotshot were all in full swing. Individual tribal competition points make up about 40% of total team points, so they are a huge part of winning the coveted Golden Pine Cone (handed out to the winners of each Tribal Competition team member).
Cookout, Storytelling & Truck Ride
One of the neat things about the weekend at Huawni is that we get a chance to slow down and really take our time enjoying friendships and everything else camp. We intentionally don’t schedule things in order to recharge. This starts with the Hike to the Carving trees and continues this evening as we have Cookout, Storytelling and Truck Ride.
We just finished eating some great hotdogs cooked by director Caleb Homer. Taste tests did not disappoint! Next, campers got a chance to sing karaoke to their favorite tunes. Karaoke is a fun-filled activity where many campers are free to be silly and playful, even the older ones.
Mr. Mike just started storytelling, a tradition started originally by my grandfather and founder of Huawni, Earl Adams, known as Daddy Earl. Tonight we’ll get to hear the story of the Blue Wolf, Joe Shields, and the Wild Woman. After that, the counselors will all stand up by Mr. Mike and sing This Old House , one of Daddy Earl’s favorite songs. It’s written by Stuart Hamblem, who was inspired to write the song after he and friend John Wayne stubbled upon an old cabin while on a hunting expedition.
The neat thing too, after storytelling, is that we actually hop on a trailer to go look for the wild woman. Hopefully we’ll see her tonight!
Camp is really beginning to fell like family right now. The few homesick cases we had are no more, and kids are really beginning to bond. I got to eat a hot dog tonight with the girls from Cedar Flats and you’d think they’ve known each other for years. Here are all these girls, from all over the state, that didn’t even know one another a week ago. It’s a sweet time at Camp, and I hope to keep you filled in as we continue to enjoy a laid back weekend.
Tomorrow morning we’ll sleep in and then head to the Little Red Church, a very special place. Until then, enjoy your Saturday evening and feel free to share any stories or thoughts below.
