Getting Ready for Summer

So two weeks ago, snow covered the ground. Now, the only patch of snow around camp is over on the east side of the upper lake.

The daytime temps are into the 70s, night time into the low 50s. Perfect QM weather! But there are a couple of areas around camp that are still seeing the effects of the snow runoff. Like the 'garden' in front of Cabin 4, where the water fountain is:

 

Some of you old-timer staff know that this area does this at this time of year. It's not a surprise, but the amount of water is.

You can see some of the water is just coming up out of the ground. A lot of the run off has dried up, so there are only a few places that are muddy. The field is mostly muddy, especially by the amphitheater. Because of the late run off, everything is GREEN! Everything!

 

And while this *LOOKS* ideal, something to keep in mind is that the insects have also been laying dormant, and ho-boy, they're hungry! If you're coming up, be sure to bring lots of DEET!

What about the conditions of the tent areas? Not bad at all. For the 4th of July Family Camp, I think you'll like it. The ground isn't muddy but it is damp - more like a damp as if you sprayed it down with a fire hose. *Almost* no dust!

For the 4th of July Family Camp, the pool will be ready!

Now we won't lie to you - the camp took a physical hit this year with the amount of snow and a lot of things need to be done. Combine that with some differed maintenance items that have come up and we're very busy here. The repair to the damage to the storage room caused by the bear last fall is almost done. The staff has been great and working overtime trying to get the camp prepped. They've been doing a GREAT job! The chapel roof took a major hit, as well as broken water pipes and valves. The piping is finished and water is flowing, although some finish work still needs to be done.

So we'll leave you with a couple of images of the area as spring has sprung!

 

   

We ask for support for two prayer items:

1) As this is being written, Jake and Samantha are at the hospital awaiting the birth of their first child. Please support them in your prayers, for a safe delivery and for the health and safety for such a new family at camp.

2) For the campers coming up this summer. Some will fall under the direct attack of the enemy who will do whatever it takes to keep our Lord's word from reaching hearts and souls. Please pray for protection, for soft hearts and open minds, and for the general safety of everyone.

Blessings to you! More updates as the summer goes on...