Family Camp

This past week was our North District's Family Camp. It was my first time going, and the only camps I had ever been to were West Michigan and Indiana North - both which had a similar feel. Whispering Pines in Manton is the North District's camp, and although it is very different than the other camps, I really liked the laid back, relaxed feel to the camp, and the many activities throughout the week. It was a great time to spend with the family, and we love camping, so it was great!! Stephen and I are both huge into church camp, so it is important to us as well. The speaker was Dave Holdron, and he was AWESOME. The kids had their own services, which was really nice, and their teacher was great too! I would encourage anyone in the North District of The Wesleyan Church to GO!!!!!

Here are some pictures:

Softball: Pastors vs the rest of the camp...


Stephen's turn up to bat...he was hitting really good!


Almost home!


The camp doesn't have a pool, but they brought in three different sized portable pools, and you could swim anytime of day. They even had a lifeguard for the older kids in the afternoon, so they could swim without a parent that way.


Trying to be brave...


Finally made it in :)


Titus in the baby pool :)


They also had this cool blow up thing during the lifeguard time, which the kids loved - but ours refused to go down :) :)


The playground was just across the way, so we would let the kids go alone if they held hands all the way and watched for cars. Of course we watched them out the window and I couldn't resist snapping a few adorable pictures of them holding hands :) :) :)

On Thursday afternoon the camp did a carnival for all the kids - with games, prizes, cotton candy, snow cones, etc. Everyone had such a great time, and I thought it was a really fun idea!! And it was all FREE!!!

This girl wanted her face painted like this - and I thought it was pretty fun and creative...plus she wanted to see a picture of herself, so I was happy to oblige :)


The one guy was awesome at painting!! I thought this was really cool!!


Damaris just wanted a butterfly...and of course wanted it purple :)


Titus liked playing the games...


He won these teeth :) :)


Stephen got his face painted too!! A Detroit Lions fan of course :)


Damaris trying out a few games...

Some of the other activities were volleyball and basketball tournaments, a canoe trip, movie night, all-camp bonfire, and more. You could be a part of everything, or stay at your camper and just relax. I just really liked having the variety to choose from.

We spent a LOT of time at the playground...

I love this picture even though it is blurry...


Having fun swinging with Mommy too! :)