Admittedly we are slow with this blog thingy: but here's a quick update. Summer holidays are over; we ran 3 holiday camps (5 - 12 yrs) and a Teen Camp here at Camp David. All of them went well and God blessed us with good weather even though the forecasts had been sometimes to the contrary. Kids had great fun and as staff we were glad that we had few discipline problems and weren't totally exhausted by the end. For the first time, Beth was a group leader for 2 of the holiday camps. It was a challenge for her to keep going even when tired, but she did a great job. David was involved with various things including assisting with kayaks and leading music at evening chapels.
Pat had virtually organised the whole of Teen Camp. We had 28 kids; half of which were at a camp for the first time. Some come from really difficult home backgrounds. Teens got on really well - programme included a beach afternoon, Barn Dance and sleep out.
Other things happening around Camp. We are now up to full strength, with 3 new staff Erin, Levi & Phil having come on board and fitting in realy well. However, Fiona has a broken foot at present, which means more work for Pat & Beth looking after our horses. Our busy period from September to mid-December went really well with a lot of good feedback from the school s and other groups that visited. A review us currently under way of how the Camp David Trust is run and the management structure of Camp - a major thing as things have been as they are for many years.
Family news: we had a nice Christmas break with Pat's brother and family visiting from Australia. Chris, Beth & David went with other friends to the big Parachute Music festival nr Hamilton 2 weekends ago. Had a fantastic time; saw lots of bands incl. Darlene Zschech, Third Day. Beth & David started back to school this week both had done very well at their NCEA exams in Nov.. David has a part in the school's production of West Side Story this term - this means a lot of after school practices and, therefore, a lot of running around by his drivers!
The pic is of us from summer camps ! Click it to enlarge it
Appreciate your prayers for us & Camp David.
Hey, I love the picture, you guys look great!!! I am so impressed with the Teen Camp it have proven to be a great idea. Beth - you look gorgeous as always and David - of course you are looking suitably handsome too :)
Sorry to hear that Fiona has broken her foot, send her our love. And love to everyone else we may know - or not?!
Love to you guys, and if we do visit New Zealand in August then we hope to see you!!
I truely treasured our time at Camp, and a wearing as it is (I am so impressed by your ability to do it continuously) it is also a true blessing to work there!
All our love,
Emx and Hayden
Posted by: Emily | February 11, 2007 at 05:21 AM
great to hear from you - and a good pic too!
Posted by: neil | February 19, 2007 at 09:23 AM