What a fun campout!
In spite of the fact that this campout almost didn't happen, it turned out just fine. Not quite as many activities as in the past, but that's not necessarily bad! I read one email yesterday from one of the other Federations, happy that this campout wasn't like coming to a carnival or Disney World - just enough activity without detracting from the beauty of the site. Maybe less is more!
The snake show was a hit with everyone. I was not only shocked that my wife actually came along on this campout, but even more so to find she had her picture taken with a snake around her neck!
Many in our tribe did the high wire act, otherwise known as the ropes course. I know it was challenging for them and it was fun to watch.
And how about the war games - shooting soaking wet sponges at human targets with a big slingshot! Gotta love it - unless you are the one getting hit!
Choose one: (A) That ropes course was scary! (B) A well-placed shot by Abbey Smith (C) Too much ice tea for lunch!
My favorite activity was seeing, and participating in, the Broken Arrow ceremony put on by the Timucuan Federation at the Saturday night campfire. I found it to be a great ritual, that reminded both me and my kids what this whole Indian Guide/Princess program is about - spending good, quality time together without a lot of interference from our normal routines. I was so impressed that I have already contacted Chief Golden Bear, the Timucuan Federation Chief, and obtained a copy of both the Broken Arrow and Acorn ceremonies so that we might do these ourselves on future campouts.
Broken Arrow
So thankful she completed the ropes course, she re-enacts the Last Supper!
Next up is Camp Joy in April!
Yatahey!
Chief Bald Eagle
Sorry I missed this one...always a favorite and my favorite campsite. Had some discipling to do with the little Indian so denied him going! I heard it was a lot of fun. Lindsay was talking about how much she enjoyed. And...she was allowed to "rub it in" and let her brother know how much fun she had (helped drive the discipline home!) ha.
ReplyDeleteRenee
Chief Bald Eagle,
ReplyDeleteI had a blast coming out for the day. After discovering the bathrooms (right behind you) were very functionable, I could have stayed! Oh well..next time. Love the "riding on the shoulders"...you are a creative chief!
Renee P.