Kids Camp 2012 - Outdoor Outreach

[Pinelander]

Projectile launch in progress....

 

Reaching Out....

 

Low Anchor....

 

Kool Breeze....

 

Little Man, Big Bow....

 

[4dogs]

       

[Pinelander]

The 20/30 yard target gets pummeled pretty good.

This is during Day 3....

 

And this is Day 4....

 

We've gone thru a lot of balloons this week. Close misses like these bring on screams of exasparation....

 

[Pinelander]

The Lil Bear bow in this shot once belonged to my daughter. It is now a permanent resident at the Kids Camp.

Nice bow, takes a lickin' and keeps on tickin'.

 

[Pinelander]

Day 5 (last day of camp) is "Celebration" day... a few activities in the morning, then a carnival of sorts for the remainder of the day.

More to come...

- Dave

[Green]

Originally posted by Pinelander:
The first 2 days are utilized in getting the kids comfortable with shooting and learning the rules of safety on the "short" range. We have 10 targets setup at 10 and 15 yards. The area is somewhat confined with the netting backdrop.

Days 3 and 4 are loosened up a bit, where the kids aren't "guarded" as closely as they were during the opening days. They are now "experienced" and given some room to do their thing.

But, no matter what they are doing... fashion is apparently a priority.

   

There's a Kid Stix color scheme in those shoes somewhere. Lol.

[hayslope]

Dave

If you add a post next year (before the next Outreach program) telling us what you need as far as extra equipment, I'm sure this group can step up to make sure you have what you need.

Thanks for everything you are doing!  It looks like the kids had a great time....even with the heat!

     

[Pinelander]

Outdoor Outreach isn't just archery, so I thought it would be nice to show the other facets of the camp.

The main lodge is utilized for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

It is also the place where we celebrate God's guidance in our lives.

 

[Pinelander]

The Kids are #1 -

When the buses arrive each morning, all of the staff are in the lodge waiting for them to come through the front door...

clapping in unison for our young "Champions of Change".

 

 

 

[Pinelander]

First things first, breakfast!

 

 

And later, grilling hamburgers for lunch....

 

[Pinelander]

The video/sound staff does a wonderful job when it's time for fellowship.

Everyone is ENERGIZED!!!

 

 

 

 

 

[Pinelander]

Bobby is a very effective motivational speaker... the kids connect with his message enthusiastically.

 

 

[Pinelander]

The last day of Camp is T-shirt signing day...

 

 

[Pinelander]

Other activities that keep everyone busy and full of smiles....

CANOE and KAYAK -

   

   

COOLING OFF in the CREEK -

   

   

   

FISHING!!!!

   

   

[Pinelander]

A special program in supporting the Haitian earthquake tragedy -

FOOD PACKS for HAITI -

 

 

[Pinelander]

OUTDOOR LIVING SKILLS -

 

 

 

The CLIMBING WALL -

 

 

[Pinelander]

Another energized, successful year at our Outdoor Outreach camp for kids at risk.

This would not be possible without the generosity and hard work of the Williams Tree Farm family of Rockton, Illinois and the Central Christian Church of Beloit, Wisconsin.

Many many volunteers assist in all aspects of the camp. And as you have witnessed here, the archery activity is just a small spoke of the big wheel.

I can say with certainty that these kids are touched in a big way by their camp experience, and I strongly believe that many of them will become future leaders in their communities and their country.

Thank you for joining us this summer!

- Dave