Ward Campout
by Lee Slichter

We have an annual ward camp-out each July near Pioneer
Day in a near-by campground. The ward supplies the campground rental
($30-50 depending on where we go), the meat, potatoes and corn on the cob
for Friday night dinner (families bring salads and dessert) and there is a
pioneer-flavored campfire
program-this year we will have square dancing with a live band made up of
ward members-along with old-fashioned games going on. After the formal
program, the kids (Primary to almost ready to leave on missions) have a hoot
playing impromptu games of "No Bears Out Tonight" and "Capture the Flag".
We try to stay away from other campers because we are sometimes a little
loud with the laughing and fellowshipping that happens deep into the night.
The adults often sit around the campfire and tell each other stories and get
to know one another better while the kids run around and play. We have a
wonderful group of older kids that set a good example for the younger ones
and watch over them as well. So it works great for us. The ward also
supplies breakfast the next morning for those who decide to camp-some choose
to go home after the campfire program but some stay all day Saturday as well
and fish and swim with their own picnic lunches. We have been doing this
for years and it is always fun.
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