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Memories last
Devon, age 9, came to camp last year. His
grandmother reported he was very proud of his 2004 memory book.
"It's almost worn out. He's shown it off to
everyone who visits."
Big John dresses formally for the annual polar bear swim.
"We did the polar bear swim today? We've done so much stuff, I thought
it was yesterday." Jason, age 10. |
Uncle Al
admires a camper's catch. (Fish
are later released.)
Each camp has an aunt and uncle, also
grandma and grandpa. Aunts and uncles carry treats in their fanny packs.
Camp
photographer, Merle, raises fishing worms.
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Volunteer staffer Jane relates. "I was so cold
that I went to the clothing bins for a sweater. A pair of new, very
small tennis shoes were sitting on top of the large sweatshirt
bin. I moved them and borrowed something warm to wear.
The next morning at breakfast I sat next to a
tiny girl, she had on her new shoes - the ones I saw. "
The shoes she wore to camp were 2 sizes too
small, not unusual for our kids.
Washington State provides foster parents only $100 per
year for children's clothing and other needs. |
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More fun - the
daily drama. |
At
lunch counselor Kathy told her two little charges: "After we eat, we
can go for a hike on the path behind our cabin. Then, we can
pretend we are ponies and gallop all the way back." |
Volunteers Wally and Pastor Marc help camper make leather
bracelet. |
