Makayla's week at Bible Camp

The very first Sunday we attended First Baptist Church of Baker Eldon and I noticed the upcoming event notice for Jr. Week at Black Hills Baptist Bible Camp. It was for 4^th - 7^th graders so Makayla could easily slide in. After a few weeks when we had the feel of things I got the nerve to ask Pastor Levi if it was even an option to send Makayla. It most definitely was so the next hurdle was getting Makayla convinced to go. We were a bit surprised that she had no reservations at all and begged to go!

She rode down with the load from here that included a counselor, camp nurse, helper, and 4 other campers. It's only 3.5 hours from Baker and Eldon had off 5 days after camp so we drove down and picked her up then spent a few days in the area. Plus, we were able to spend a couple days with another full-time family, Bill and Lisa, who also sent their daughter to camp.

Makayla often doesn't have a lot to say (clearly, she takes after the King's) so we were stunned when we picked her up Saturday morning and she talked non-stop the 30 minutines back to our campground. And she giggled and laughed like never before! Also, she drank no less then 4 cups of coffee and told us in a very miffed tone of voice, “At camp only the adults were allowed to have coffee.” So yes, it's safe to say that she had a great time. She's planning on going next year and has been working on memorizing Bible verses from her folder for extra credit already :).

I asked her to write a report about her week, which was met with many moans and groans but I think she did a great job and I've shared it here. I'll also include a few pictures that I have of their activities. Edit: I'm not sure why the pictures aren't better quality but I just did a quick download so I'll try to fix it later.

Bible Camp 2018

At Black Hills Baptist Bible Camp every morning between 6:45-7:15 we got up and got ready for breakfast. After breakfast and the flag raising cermonary we went back to our cabins for clean-up. The cleanest cabin got to go first in line at supper! Then we got together for morning singing and evangelist time. Then we had morning rec time. Following that was missonary time where we learned from a missionary from South Africa. Finally, choir practice or free time for whoever didn't join the choir.

We had lunch and rest time. After rest time we did scripture memory where we memorized verses and said them to our counsellor. Following was rec time 1. For canteen time we got a free snack and drink. Then was rec time II.

Some of the activities we did at rec times were fishing, zip-lining, air soft, archery, a hike, and a ninja warrior obstacle course. On the last day we had a competition to see who was the best ninja warrior. Each team entered a boy and girl from their team that completed the course the fastest. There were six teams blue, red, yellow, green, purple, and orange.

In the evenings we got cleaned up and headed over to the main building. There we had supper and evening singing. Following that was evangelist timethen missionary time around the campfire. Finally we got ready for bed and turned the lights out at 9:30.

One of my favorite parts of camp was the zip-line. I also enjoyed Lee Peterson talking about South Africa. I hope I can go again next year.

-Makayla King

The schedule

Missionary time by the campfire.

On the way down ( no idea why they aren't in order)

Tug-of-War over the pond

Each day whoever got mail had to sing a silly song. Pastor's wife sent all the Baker kids a card :).

Bible memory awards. Nodi won the blue ribbon!

Pastor Levi helping Makayla fish. She was so happy not to touch a worm, lol.

I was told the food was delicious!

Jacob won the blue ribbon for Bible memory in his grade!

Main gathering place

Makayla and her friend Nodi

Shooting bow. She was so proud that she hit the board one time!

Zip-lining! Not her but you get the idea :).