Tuesday was VERY HOT outside. We began our week at camp with swimming at the YMCA. We headed back to the site for lunch and to change. The kiddos were all for walking back to the YMCA to play in the kids club and attempt some rock climbing. We made sure they all had water once we arrived to the YMCA and were able to get as much as they wanted while we were there. We took one last big drink before heading back to the site. We had snack upon arrival and a lot more of the H2O.
Wednesday we headed to the PRP Fire Department. Upon arriving we had several firemen to show us around the facility. We started out by looking at the trucks in the "Garage" and each child getting to sit up in the truck. They had a lot of fun and had MANY questions for the kind firemen. Once every child was able to look all around the truck they took us into the living room of the firehouse. One of the head firemen talked to us about fire safety. While he was talking he also showed us what the firemen have to wear to go into a fire. He explained to the children not to be scared of the firemen IF they ever have to be rescued from a house or smoke filled room. He talked about what the children should do and how to respond to that type of situation. He then allowed each of the children to get up and touch the fireman who was fully suited up. He wanted to be sure they knew the same regular guy who put all that on was the same person once he was covered up and looked kinda scary. They did a great job explaining and answering the children's questions. As they were ending this part up and showing us more of the firehouse they got a fire run. Most of the men had to leave and the kids thought that was really cool. They were able to hear the call come in and see the men leave with lights/sirens on. After we were left with almost no one to give us the rest of the tour the fire Marshall talked with them about lighters. They brought in some lighters that looked like toys and talked about lighter safety. They also showed them all a fire detector and talked about what to do if they hear one. As the visit came to an end they got to go in and see the beds the firemen sleep on and their bathroom/showers. Of course when seeing the bathroom EVERY child had to go :-).
We left the firehouse and went to Waverly Park to eat lunch. It's very quiet and peaceful up at the park. We ate under a covered gazebo by the lake. After they got done eating they were able to play on the playground for some time. We would have stayed longer, but there were no restrooms and one by one each child had to go. We left a little early to get back to the bathrooms at camp.
We got back early so we filled in our extra time at site with some art projects. First we made Thank You cards for the group cleaning up around Doss High School. We delivered them and of course they wanted to play with the kids and talk with them for a few minutes. The kids had a lot of fun creating the cards and then delivering them. After the cards were delivered the children made finger print American Flags. This was quite a task of listening to directions and following them. Most of the children did a wonderful job at both. We sent those flags home today, so if you didn't go home with one we will send it tomorrow.
Officer Holland came to see the children at camp and talk to them about more safety. He is well known to most of the returning campers. They know him by the name Mr. Tyler though. They were so excited to see him come back in his new uniform. He explained how police officers are here to keep them safe. He also showed them all his "tools" he uses on his job. They had many questions (mostly about guns and shooting) but he quickly turned the conversation away from guns and shooting. He reminded them that is not the major concern for a police officer and although they have a gun that's not what they want to use on a regular basis. The kids thought it was really cool for him to come visit them. He even took some time to hang out and take pictures with the kids.
Today we went swimming at the YMCA and returned late in the afternoon for rock climbing and kids club. We had several children that got all the way to the top of the rock wall. They were very proud and I have to apologize that I didn't have the camera with us. We will take it next week. We also made firework art in the classroom as we waited for parents to arrive. Some children might not have been able to make one but that is OK. Tomorrow we are going to have three different crafts for them to choose from to make and even have a chance to make ones they didn't get to make today.
Tomorrow we are going to end out the week with some fun at site. IF we are able to we will add in some extra swim time. I hope you all have a great weekend and keep checking in for more photos and posts.
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