We went up on Tuesday. We had 20 girls from our ward, and I didn't really know any of them. I knew 2 from Activity Days, but that's about it. I really didn't know what I was in for. I knew I would have fun though.
Tuesday we met at the church early to work on the skit. I was still learning names. The theme was BUGS, Be Unique Girls and Shine. (LOVED IT) Each ward picked a bug. It took us a while to get together and pick a bug before camp, so all the "cute" ones were taken, so we chose Yellow Jackets. Turns out it was WAY more fun the the cutsie ones. We got them yellow back packs and
We were in Cabins and we soon found out that we were not alone. Big Bertha spiders bigger than tarantulas, wasp nests, dead mice, and a Bird (which at first was thought to be a bat) were found in the cabins. Sleeping arrangements were shuffled and me and the other leader had 4 of the girls with us in our cabin that slept 4. A little crowded, but I wouldn't have changed it. It gave me a chance to get to know those girls better, and I LOVE them to death!
I ended up with one of the girls camera, and I forgot who's it was. So I took it back to my cabin instead of leaving it out all night. Well I thought it would be a fun prank to fill it up with completely RANDOM pictures. I had one of the girls and the other leader in there and for a good 20 mins were were cracking up and coming up with hilarious pictures. At one point, I took an extra yellow bag and drew a face on it and put it over my head. Apparently that was a big hit with all the girls. They named her Gertrude, and she lived through the duration of camp.
Camp was exhausting cause there was no flat ground, you were either going up hill or down hill, we were up at 6:30, and went to bed no earlier than midnight, and had very little free time during the day. Plus it was a bit chilly at night, and I only brought a sheet to sleep under. (I used my towel as another layer and managed to stay warm :) )
For bishops night our bishop came all decked out in our colors, including his bright yellow knee high socks. He scored BIG points with the girls. And he helped one of the girls roast a moth so SHE could eat it....no, I'm not kidding. It was hilarious.
It was a busy week, but SO FUN! The activities were awesome, the food was great, and the company was AMAZING. I hope I get to go again with these girls. (next time I'll bring my banjo) :)
P.S. they are STILL using my additional 3 verses to Grandma's in the Cellar. YEAH BABY!
