Girls Camp is a place where the young women of our church ages 12-18 can go and let their hair down so to speak. They can have fun and at the same time grow spiritually in a way that does not happen anywhere else. I guess that is why I love it so much. It is an amazing experience to see the growth that occurs in these girls. I love to see the girl that is super shy all week, barely cracking a smile, get up on the last day and pour her soul out in testimony as to her divine nature. It's that incredible moment that I love. The one that keeps me begging to come back another year.
This year the theme was "We are all enlisted." Each group was a different branch of the military or non-profit service organization (like the Red Cross). It was fantastic. So well thought out and prepared.
Makenzie was a campfire YCL and Emma was a 1st year in the Coast Guard cabin. Emma had wonderful YCLs that ensured that each girl had a great time. She made new friends and I think her testimony grew as well.
Makenzie was part of an incredible cast of girls that planned entertainment for the troops. Her energy was contagious and I had a blast watching her up there on stage. And did it remind me a bit of myself? Yes. Once upon a time in a land called Lobster Creek in Gold Beach, Oregon I was up there on stage too doing my fair share of the entertaining.
Here is a video of Makenzie and her crew doing their Stomp.
Campfire Stomp from Darilyn May on Vimeo.
I was never as good as this though.
2 comments:
I have so many wonderful memories of girl's camp. It's such a great chance for testimonys to be born, and really develop. Your camp sounds wonderful!
They did a fantastic job! I loved watching them and they made me laugh. I know Rylie loved them as well. Camp was awesome this year!!!
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