Summer Camp Extravaganza

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We've been busy filling our summer with some fun summer camps this year.  

Loyd and Xavier when to Hope of Israel Stake Youth Conference in Henefer.  They learned all about the ancient Tabernacle from the Old Testament and we all got to go on a tour of a recreation of the ancient Tabernacle.  It was super interesting and spiritually uplifting.  

Xavier also had the opportunity to be a youth teacher for the 4H Cloverbud Plants, Gardening, and Cooking camp.  He did a great job teaching the little kids all about how clouds are made and the importance of kitchen rules.  Xavier also got to participate in a 4H camp of his own.  He went to Mama Lake's Baking Camp.  He treated us all with his homemade bagels, cinnamon rolls, and scones.  It was delightfully delicious!   We all benefitted from this camp. ;D 

Maeve got to spend an action packed day at East Canyon Reservoir with 4-H learning how to canoe, kayak, fish, and cook on an outdoor grill.  Then she got to be a farmer for a day and help out at the Clark Dairy Farm.  She loved feeding the calves, moving the big sprinklers in the field, and generally all the fun stuff a farmer gets to do in a day.  

Owen had fun at the 4H Cloverbud Plants, Gardening, and Cooking camp.  He liked hanging out with some friends from school.  However, the highlight of his summer was Creepy Crawly Camp at the Ogden Nature Center.  He had a blast!  He couldn't get there fast enough each morning and came home reluctantly each afternoon.  He made good friends and even better memories.  What a fun tradition we have made for our summers here.  

Photo wall at the Tabernacle 
Owen reluctantly coming home from Creepy Crawly Camp

Xavier's baked goods from baking camp!

Xavier teaching his Cloverbud campers

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