What a day! The sun returned just in time for our final full day at Camp. We enjoyed a breakfast of eggs, french toast sticks, bacon, muffins, and fruit. After the morning meeting, everyone went off for their last morning group. Groups reflected on the week, enjoyed a faith wandering, and offered each other kinds words during strength bombardment.
Each group enjoyed lunch together, which was steak and cheese subs, hummus wraps, grilled cheese, and curly fries. After lunch, our campers and staff prepared for our annual hug line. The playlist was cued up, and our administrative staff and senior class got us started. Campers and staff exchanged words of affirmation and hugs as they made their way through the line, listening to some of our favorite Camp songs.
After the hug line, everyone gathered for our graduation and recognition ceremonies. We celebrated our five seniors and campers cheered loudly for their favorite counselors as Tom recognized each staff member. Earlier this week, we introduced the Cody Awards and encouraged campers and staff to nominate people throughout the week for going above and beyond this past week. At the recognition ceremony, we awarded 12 Cody Cups for things like Unsung Hero, Best Smile, Most Camp Spirit, and more!
Our whole Camp family enjoyed a few hours of leisure time, many choosing to spend it playing lawn games, sitting by the lake, or catching up with friends. Dinner was chicken parm, spaghetti, and Brussels sprouts. The Cody staff once again pulled out all the stops and provided fresh-made cannolis for dessert.
Following dinner, our senior class and a few other campers and staff members assisted Reverends Bill Ferguson and Brian Craig with our consecration service. The worship service was held outdoors and included reflections from our Chapel messages throughout the week. After communion was served and the message shared, Reverend Bill had staff members hand out glow-sticks to everyone. At the right moment, he instructed everyone to crack their glow-stick simultaneously and faces lit up with the different colors, illuminating the soccer cage.
We transitioned to the council ring where Steve had built a roaring campfire. On their way to the council ring, everyone received the Camp memento, which was a keychain with the QR code for a Spotify playlist created special for Camp. Two seniors offered messages at the senior campfire and John Fiander played a handful of our favorite songs to close out the evening.
As is our tradition, we joined hands and sang the Lord’s Prayer together around the fire, eyes pointed at the stars.
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