Camp Pick Up..

Spent pretty much the entire day yesterday as a bus chaperone to and from Shadow Rim Ranch in Payson, AZ. When I first spotted Jasmine, she was picking blackberries. Jasmine's hands, face and part of her shirt were bright purple. I also noticed that she looked like she had not taken a shower or brushed their hair in three days. I was correct in that assumption when I found clean towels and washcloths in Jasmine's bag. She did, however, go "swamping"- which I guess is kind of like swimming except that it takes place in the pond or "pake" (too big to be a pond, too small to be a lake) where they earn their canoeing badge. I am told that they just purposely flipped over the canoe and "went swimming" in about 2 feet of muck. Here they are getting ready to get on the bus. Notice the purple stained face and lips- Jasmine in particular:) The other girl next to Jasmine is also a "Jasmine". Two Jasmines in one cabin of eight girls! Here is a photo of a photo of the group on the last day of camp. (July 30, 2014) Apparently, someone lost a tooth. The tooth fairy did not show up, so they asked for "help":) One of the crafts they made was a "wish stick" with special powers. I used it this morning, and it seems to work pretty well! Camp Journal. Only writings in it is just phone numbers of various people:) Camp tee shirt. Way too big- she didn't even wear it. Maybe next year! Canoeing badge. I have been very negligent about ironing these badges on a sash. Jazzy with all of the camp counselors. Back to school in a few days!