First Day of 4-H Day Camp - Thursday

The first day of our 4-H Day Camp with the Dominican children went very well. Although the number of of children at Day Camp (39) was less than last year (64), I still think everything worked fine. At Day Camp, the kids had multiple activities, such as painting picture frames for the group photo and playing icebreaker games to let the kids and counselors get to know each other. Also, the kids and counselors were able to go on a tour of the iguana preserve and the ranch here at the Foundation.

                

While the campers were participating in the activities throughout the day, I noticed that, although sometimes chaotic, they were excited and happy to be at Day Camp doing all of these crafts, tours and games. The campers were painting and coloring different crafts like the picture frames, drums, and other small games. The icebreaker games were also successful since the campers played along and had fun.

                

Throughout the tours of the iguanas and the ranch at the Foundation, the campers were engaged with the animals. They were trying to look at everything they could while being there, even though we had a limited amount of time. While looking at the iguanas, nobody was able to go into the preserve because there were eggs, but a worker brought a baby iguana out for the kids and counselors to see.

The first day of 4-H Day Camp was filled with excitement, energy, and activities that the campers and counselors were able to enjoy together. I can’t wait to start our second day of Day Camp and let the campers enjoy another great day at camp.

Submitted by Gara McDaniel, Alleghany Co.