Talent Show 4th of July
Talent Show
Your children are talented…wow! Last night we had our famous Talent Show. Our hosts were Taylor Swift, played by Erin Delony, and Joe Jonas, played by Garrett Hebert.
The encouragement that is delved out at Talent Show really is insane. Every act and every child is lifted up during Talent Show. We applaud them not necessarily because they sing like Taylor Swift, but mostly because these campers dared to get on a stage and have the courage to share their talent with all of camp. For a youngster, that is a big deal. I am so proud of all our participants for daring to have the courage to stand on a stage and share the gifts they have been given. Further, Talent Show is a unique example of how kids get to take safe risks at Camp. In taking those risks, they learn more about themselves and what they’re made of. Sometimes they succeed, sometimes they don’t, but they are able to do it in a safe environment in order to grow as a young man or young lady.
What Your Kids Are Learning?
So how are your kids growing? Great question. I wrote a letter of recommendation this morning for a couple of our campers who have been attending Huawni for five years now. I thought I’d share what I communicated as I think it gives a glimpse of just a how kids grow at camp. For confidentiality purpose, I’ve changed the names of our campers.
Josh and Tommy are great communicators. Both boys are very perceptive and great listeners, especially for boys their age. Josh and Tommy are teachable. I have observed both boys in the cabin and on the field. Both boys are respectable and willing to learn. Their leadership potential is very high because of this. Josh and Tommy are intelligent, both intellectually and emotionally. I’ve engaged in various conversations with both boys, and they are extremely intelligent. Their high level of emotional intelligence is especially visible at camp. Josh and Tommy are critical thinkers. I’ve seen them use ingenuity and creativity with their cabin, be it skit night or at an activity, to make things work better.
4th of July & The Day Ahead
The Fourth of July at Camp is a very popular day with campers. It’s a day like no other because it’s usually a weekday and we get to mix things up. This morning and afternoon kids are getting to experience Connect, where campers get to choose their schedule and do whatever they like for as long as they like. At 5pm we’ll have free time, and we’ll also have our counselor SOJ (Spiritual Orange Juice) down near the archery range. This is a very needed time for counselors because it allows them to recharge spiritually and get a little quiet time in. Just imagine yourself taking care of your kids plus ten more for 16 hours a day….yes…a quiet time is much needed! Around 6:30pm we’ll kick off our 4th of July Cookout on Flagpole Hill, which will entail eating burgers, music, dancing, and a lot of red, white and blue. Once it’s dark, we’ll jumpstart our Huawni Firework Extravaganza. I’ll do my best to share pictures of that soon.
Until then, feel free to leave any comments about how your child has grown at Camp. Happy 4th of July! We are grateful for and celebrating our freedom here at Camp Huawni.
