Hi everyone! My name is Colleen and I was part of the Green Turtles group made up of 8 and 9 year olds. This was my first year at Peace Camp and I am so thankful to have been a part of it. I’ll be writing about the fifth and final day of camp.
At the beginning of the day, the last installment of the “Inspect Patereye” skit was performed. It recapped the themes of the week and brought together all the counselors and campers for a dance party at the end. We all had a blast dancing and I think it was one of the greatest moments of the week.
The last day of Peace Camp is a celebration of learning and Friday truly was a celebration, but it was also bittersweet. The counselors and campers formed amazing bonds in five short days and it was sad to think that Promise Camp 2011 was coming to an end. The day was made easier, though, by the incredible performance the campers put on. The extremely talented group of campers we had got to display all that they learned in art, music, theater and dance in a performance put on for parents. All of the teachers planned classes that the children really enjoyed, and the kids were so proud and excited to display what they did all week. We also got to introduce the guests to our song “The Magic of Coming Together.” It was great to sway and sing with the kids and their families.
This week blessed me so much. God’s goodness and beauty was so evident in the children. The counselors got so close and we feel like we have known each other for years rather than just two weeks. This was one of the greatest experiences of my life.
