BLM arrived with a team from all around the state to teach the campers about the different aspects of what they do. The one leader was responsible in teaching the campers about plants and animals. This was done by doing a scavenger hunt like bingo. The campers really enjoyed the challenge looking for different plans, and animals. The squirrel was hard to find and only showed up at the end of the day!The next stop was for campers to locate animal tracks and other evidence of where animals live or have lived. After learning about animal tracks the group was given the freedom to look around and locate tracks. Once that was done the campers got together and shared what they discovered. It was a good time to be had by all.
A third location was by the swimming hole in which the campers were given an opportunity to learn how to identify different kinds of rocks and where they were formed. The leader of this station showed the campers simple tool by testing the content of the rock itself. It was fun to watch kids “test” the rock for element (sorry the element’s name escapes me).
The forth station was fossils. The leader of this station brought a couple of fossils for campers to learn more about. Then the leaders spent the remaining time explaining where the fossils were located and the like. The leader himself had spent time working at the museum prior to working at the BLM and we were blessed by his knowledge.
The evening activity was spending time around the fire pit. Smores remain a favorite food item with camping. Pat had all the campers divided by birth month and they were very cooperative when it comes to getting smores. The kids enjoyed the time. It was here where the theme for the day was incorporated. The kids shared what they enjoyed about the camp. The popular choice was the smores. Another popular choice was spending time at the camp. It was noted that God takes delight in hearing about what the campers have to share.
Once again lets turn to the evening chapel event and enjoy.God, it is our hope for an ongoing fun at camp and we ask for God’s help to have a fun time with my cousin.
God the Son, it is our hope that we have a successful time in Douglas and I ask for God’s help in getting along with my cousin.
God, I pray that nobody gets hurt and I ask that you keep the snakes away.
Holy Spirit, we pray that we all find peace and to clear our minds and we ask that you calm the waters of our baptism.
God it our hope that we can go swimming in sunshine and we ask for good weather.
Creator, we it is our hope and prayer for patience, peace, and serenity. We ask that you grant us soothing sights, sounds and little miracles in nature.
O Giver of Life, it is our hope that you help us continue to learn and grow from one another and from you long after we leave Wyoming Wilderness Camp and that you help us we depart to remember the friends and memories that are made here.
Collect for the evening -
Wonderful and awesome God, we have come to experience your presence where ever we go. You are found beside us and a wonderful companion. You have created the people and the world in which we live. You are powerful with love and justice, and caring and creative with your compassion. We have experience a magnificent nature that is awe inspiring and we have found the water of our baptism to be a live giving and calming gift. We are humbled by your love and how you care for our family and friends; we ask for a steady hand in archery and shooting in the days to come, we ask that you continue to watch over us here at camp and especially for Elizabeth who is recovering from surgery. We also pray that you watch and provide comfort for those in the Arm Forces who are serving in Afghanistan. Keep us safe this night and to help us all discover new and effective ways to deal with the pine beetle kill. Help us stop pollution of your creation and equip us to be protectors of nature, through him who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.
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