Saturday, June 21, 2008

Heber Valley Camp: Girls Camp!!!

I left for girls camp on Monday with Sister Wagstaff and the YW Presidency, we stopped and got a few snacks before we left. The drive was really fun. Talk was easy and we really all got to know each other a lot better. When we arrived at Heber Valley Camp we were all amazed at how beautiful it was up there. There were trees everywhere and a beautiful lake with new cabins. You couldn't help but get excited to spend the week there.
As soon as we arrived they put us to the schedule. We had flag ceremony right away and the Stake surprised us with our cabin being first to conduct the flag ceremony. We did not know what to expect and what to do but our 1st years took the challenge like champs. After flag cermony the Leaders had a meeting about the Challenge Course. We had lunch, then headed up the mountain and did the Challenge Course.

For Family Home Evening we had the most amazing Guest Speaker. She was an actress on the Testament movie (She played the mom of the main girl in the movie). There are not enough words to describe how amazing she is. She told us her conversion story and then bared her testimony and what a testimony it was. There was not a dry eye in the pavillion. After her talk there was a minor technical difficulty with the laptop. They tried for about an hour and still nothing. We sang songs and then waited. After about a half an hour someone suggested a prayer. We said a prayer and then the DVD miraculously worked. I love girls camp. It is my Testimony strenghthener that is for sure!

The next day was full of fun. We went on the challenge course. Watching the young woman problem solve and work together was such an eye opening experiencing. We don't have to do anything by ourselves. We have each other. They teach me on a daily basis. What wonderful youth we have. They are so smart.

Day three we went to the lake and played in the kayaks. My plan was to not get wet. . . . I did not accomplish this. The young woman see a leader and think that it is hillarious to splash them. So, we said game on. The girls were definetly worse off.

I have not been to girls camp since I was in 7th grade with Stephanie. I wasn't a member, but I remember loving how I felt there and I was really excited to feel the spirit of Heavenly Father and have the truth with me this time around. I am a YW Secretary Leader and I love every moment of it.
Here is my cabin buddies.
Sister Cluff and Sister Edie
"Snipe Hunting" need I say more. And yes, that is toothpaste on there faces if you were wondering.
Emily, Me and Jordan on our hike to the top of the look out.
Our hiking companions.

Rebekah, Sara, and Emily are so much fun to be around. I miss being young and enjoying every fun moment.
Reta, I and Chanel

The Pointe Meadows 1st Camp Leaders
Sister Jones, Sister Syal, Sister Wagstaff and I

I absolutely love this picture of Laura.
All dolled up for the skit.
This is the on time trophey and our cabin was on time. I made a camp attire outfit to help the modest angel be apart of the young woman.
My sweet Beehives.
Rebekah, Jordan, Sara, Emily and I
I love this picture of Sara and Chanel. The are such amazing girls and great examples to me. I love all of them very much.
Jordan, Emily, Rebekah and Reta after eating our dinner. Reta is such an amazing example to these young woman. I want to be more like Reta when I grow up.
Jasmine and Mariah are so beautiful and such sweet girls. I love talking with them and getting to know them. I am excited for there future and to see them become woman.
Yes, this is me doing the swing. I am conquering my fears and looking it right in the eye.









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