Middle School Camp

Back in January the Middle School went on their annual overnight camp in a village about 2 hours south of the city. It is an opportunity for the city kids to see the countryside and a chance for the students to bond with one another. Brian was one of the camp directors (in charge of activities). BJ and I also had the opportunity to attend the camp as well! Here are some pictures of our Middle School Camp experience:

BJ blowing Daddy's whistle to get everyone's attention.

The theme was "Amazing Race", refering to the race of life. Brian was one of the speakers during the lecture segments.

One of the games was to use a rickshaw to transport your entire team from one side of the courtyard to the other. How fun!!

And what fun would camp be without relay races?! (Did you notice Daddy holding his little helper?)

How many kids can you fit in a hula-hoop?

An "aerial" view of the courtyard.

Here are some pictures of the actual campground. It was absolutely beautiful. I was a little concerned about mosquitos (and malaria) but, honestly, I saw more mosquitos in the city than I did here!

This is the home of the camp caretaker's family.

This particular dog lives on the camp compound. However, EVERY dog here looks exactly like this one (or they are brown and white).

The mommy and baby cow. If you look into the trees you can see the building where the conference room was.

So many people to feed means so many dishes! Nothing like sun-dried dishes!

While Brian was mostly involved with the middle school students my attention was focused on BJ. Here are some snapshots I was able to take of BJ and the fun we had at camp:

BJ walking with 2 of the middle school girls. They loved him!

BJ and a middle school boy playing soccer.

Just taking a stroll.

Playing in the rubber tubes.

I HAD to take a picture of BJ with the cows. He loved the "moo", especially the baby. At one point the calf left his mother's side and literally chased me and BJ. After that we didn't get too close to the cows:) Oh, BJ really is smiling in this picture!

BJ and the photographer looking out the window.

One of our first family pictures since we've been here.