Girls Camp

When I was 12 I couldn’t wait to go to girls camp.  I remember the first night there we were sleeping in something that was half tent, half cabin.  Basically it was a tent with a wooden floor.  I remember rolling down the window coverings on the outside and having what seemed like millions of bugs and spiders come out.  It freaked me out so much I didn’t sleep all night even though I covered myself in bug spray before I got in my sleeping bag…it got better from there and I had a fabulous time.  I loved camp until we moved and went to a camp that had cabins and a kitchen and we didn’t get to even make our own food or anything!  It seemed like a waste of my time.  As an adult and a camp leader I can see why the camp leaders liked that camp with cabins and a mess hall where they didn’t have to worry about the food getting too warm in a cooler…anyway.  I have good and not so good memories from girls camp growing up, but I love Young Women’s and was excited to be called as assistant camp director at the beginning of the year. 

Before camp I was unofficially made camp director because the camp director had some family issues that made it so she couldn’t do it.  It was crazy and stressful and a lot of work, but we made it and we had a great time.  Last week I was in Escalante with 17 of the most amazing girls and we all had a ton of fun.  It was hot, we hiked, we swatted bugs, we crafted, we sang, we cooked, we performed some hilarious skits, then we cooked, sang, and hiked some more.  It was really a great camp.  I hope the girls agree with me (I think they would).  I’m so glad everything went well and I’m happy it’s over (with a little sadness mixed in—I’ll miss having a reason to spend time with the great YW in our ward!). 

So, there it is.  We made it and it was great!  Thanks to all the YCL’s that were amazing to do everything they were asked without complaining and who went over and beyond what they were asked to do.  Sorry for no pictures…all the ones I have are way to embarrassing to post!