Tuesday, August 21, 2018

Everything's Back to Normal...

Good morning! It's another beautiful day here at Camp Cody. We awoke to foggy, cool morning air, but the sun has come out, the fog has burned off, and the temperature is just right. After an awesome Backwards Day yesterday, we've returned to our regular schedule today. Breakfast was the ever-popular French toast and breakfast sausage. With their bellies full, the campers headed off to their morning groups to build off the momentum of last night's "morning group at night" program. Today, their conversations are focused on beliefs and values.

Today is a special day for our seniors, the Class of 2018. They've all been assigned to different Junior High morning groups, and today the Junior High morning group staff turned their morning groups over to the seniors. The seniors are getting a first-hand experience of what it's like to lead small group conversations. They're getting a taste of what it's like to be on staff. They'll also eat lunch with the Junior High campers, sitting in the staff positions in the dining hall. Then right after lunch, we'll hold Senior Circle. At Senior Circle, the seniors will decide together who will help lead Senior High Consecration on Friday night and who will speak at the closing campfire after Consecration. This is a big day for the Class of 2018 - a day when we ask them to step up as leaders and serve as great role models for the younger campers. 

This afternoon is Festa-palooza-stock, which will be a more relaxed program with all the campers gathered on the field for lawn games, fun activities, and the opportunity to just chill. At this point in the week, both campers and staff look forward to this extended time to relax, to enjoy each other's company, and to renew their energy for the second half of the week.

Hope you're having a great day, wherever you are! As John Fiander reminded us this morning, today is the 21st day of the 8th month of the 2018th year A.D. We only get to live this day once. Make it a good one!

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