Youth Camp #2 (Days 2 & 3)
Tuesday (July 30th) was sports day. We adjusted our rotations to accommodate the
heat. We ran six stations, 15 minutes each, one of which was a rest station, and we
brought out water to a central location for the morning. We ran all the late afternoon
sports inside the main cafeteria/assembly hall with the same schedule.
By focusing on skill development and empowering every participant with a ball, we
enable each youth to discover the joy of learning a sport. We also encourage
experimentation and run through drills quickly, so that there isn't a focus on winning and
losing, but on discovery.
It always amazes me how many youth choose sports during their free time -- even with
the hot weather. They LOVE basketball, ping pong, and badminton. They LIKE jump
rope, parachute games, soccer. Some of the equipment we have is portable. I could
see us playing badminton in the fellowship hall of Good Shepherd.
Wednesday (July 31st) was a hiking outing to a local nature preserve. It was beautiful.
It was planted by a British gentlemen in 1915, so there are lots of maples, elms, and
cedar trees, along with the indigenous plant life and bamboo forests. The bamboo can
really grow tall -- it's just like "Crouching Tiger & HIdden Dragon" movie.
Tomorrow is our last full day of camp. The weather is as usual -- hot (97 degrees, 80
percent humidity, 110 degree heat index)! Please pray for stamina and good spirits to
finish strong.
Our thoughts are constantly on home. We thank you for your prayers and support to be
here to serve.
Love,
Jeff & Mim
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