Camp Day 2

We were so lucky to have the most amazing adventures at our camp. Day 2 started with repelling into the Paris wind caves. It was so much fun and such a thrill. Most of the kids did it and had several turns. I went at the end as well and loved it. My legs were a bit jello from the Cross fit workout the camp leaders had us do at 6:30 AM. Yes, you read that right- 6:30 AM! But we survived. The kids loved the repelling. 

That afternoon, we headed to the beach. I had worried going into Bear Lake in May that it would be pretty cold, but we had amazing, ideal weather. It was so warm and perfect. The kids had a survivor style challenge in their teams, including an obstacle course and a puzzle game, ended in the boat race. We absolutely thought their boats would sink immediately, but boy were we wrong. 2 of the 4 sunk pretty early, but the other 2 really held on. We originally said the winner would be whoever stayed up longest, but it became clear those two boats were going to float, so we had them race to the rocks on the other side. It was hysterical and nearly one of my favorite parts of camp. So, so funny. Yellow team pulled it off. We then had an impromptu polar plunge for those who wanted to and then headed to the Ideal Beach pool and hot tub, where the kids had the best time.

That evening, we had an amazing fireside with two speakers- one who sang the church's youth theme this year, Walk with Me, and the second our neighbor Nate Spencer, who had a virus as a child that left him unable to use his arms. He uses his feet to do everything- eat, drive, play games, etc. He is amazing and really inspired the youth with his story. He also challenged a group of them to open a can of rootbeer and granola bar with their feet. It was hysterical. Of course we later had to take the boys snipe hunting and there was always plenty of time for games, games, games.