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Trekspedition at Bear Lake Camp
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By Guest Writer Shannon Moore
- Published in: Update - Issue 3 - 2009
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In July, eight kids came to Lions Bear Lake Camp from across America and Canada for the opportunity to meet other kids like themselves, learn how to use a Trekker GPS, and face new challenges on a daily basis. The last full day at camp proved a memorable one for the campers as they, as a group, tackled the “Challenge Course.”
Since one of the course goals is for everyone to work together, the campers started with some warm-up games to practice working as a team. One of the games involved the campers standing shoulder to shoulder and holding a foam ball or beanie baby between them. The challenge was to move the line forward, right, left and back without dropping a ball or beanie. This was not easy, especially when everyone was shaking with laughter, but the campers used good communication to make it work.
Photo caption: Camper Aarius White takes his turn on the rope swing.
A short hike through the woods brought the group to their first real challenge – a rope swing. The activity required the kids, one by one, to swing from one low platform to another, but there was a twist; the kids had to stay on the second platform until everyone had swung. “Getting everyone on the platform was the hardest thing, it was outrageous,” said Raven Tolliver, 16. “But the challenge was like the rest of camp – fun, entertaining, and a bit laid back.”
For some of the campers, the challenge course was not the hardest thing they had to do at camp. Rochelle Schmitt, 17, was challenged by having to learn all the buttons on the Trekker, there are 39, but found it worthwhile. “The Trekker will be very helpful in independent travel and living,” said Rochelle. “Definitely come to camp because it pays off. You get a Trekker, make a ton of memories and make new friends.” Rochelle described her experience at camp as absolutely fabulous! This opinion was seconded by Aarius White, 18. “I had a lot of fun and I get to use some new technology.”
The Bear Lake campers overcame fears and faced challenges throughout the week. Maybe most importantly, they made memories that will stay with them forever and friends to last a lifetime.
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