7.21.2011

Girls Camp

When at girls camp

Do:  be prepared for hail and rain
Don't:  assume that the clouds will roll over.  They won't.

Do:  Organize cabin sleeping assignments.
Don't:  Expect them to stay the same.

Do:  Come with lots of food and fingers crossed that you will have enough
Don't:  Eat everything you brought. . . .seriously, I ate SO much.

Do:  Pray and pray and pray that your girls will have a great experience
Don't:  Stress out about it as much as I did.

Do:  Convince your girls to hike 5 miles with you.
Don't: Be surprised when they aren't actually happy with you at the end of 5 miles.

Do:  Spray on bug spray every 2.5 minutes.
Don't:  Assume that this will stop the mosquito's.  It won't.

Do:  Take a sleeping bag.
Don't: Plan on actually sleeping that well.

Do:  Wear a purple sweatshirt for 5 days straight.
Don't: Wear it at home.  Social Suicide for an adult.

Do:  Bear testimony every chance you get.
Don't:  Underestimate the influence that you might have.

Do:  Be thankful for the great leaders who are willing to sacrifice their time to come up to camp.
Don't: ever forget that you couldn't do it without them. 



Do:  Be amazed at the strength and spirituality of your YW.
Do:  Express Gratitude to them.
Do:  Look forward to camp next year and how it can improve even that much more!

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