The first picture is or Andy, Karla and Carol at the 'banquet' (no dressing up necessary - now, that's my kind of banquet:) Then, the band leading music, some people engaging in an 'group building' activity during one of the sessions, potato launchers on the field with people gathered around (people were invited to bring their potato launchers from their camp if they had one and they had a little potato launching 'party'), then Carol visiting with someone and me and Brock Tully. Brock was the 'inspirational' BCCA keynote speaker who's done a couple big bike tours, writes reflections and organizes 'concerts of kindness' in Vancouver.
The other speaker, Glen Madden, from Summit Pacific and Pacific Academy, had some really good stuff to share about spiritual matters. There were a variety of workshops to attend on a host of topics - from employment standards to starting an outdoor program at your camp to the 'power of intrinsic motivation' (which I loved) to supporting your spouse and learning about praying with scripture (also a really good one I attended). There was a 'death by chocolate' night with Charlie and the Chocolate Factory movie, an apperance from Elvis one evening, a 'stand up' lunch while people could browse 'supplier' (food suppliers, paper towel suppliers, outdoor adventure companies, people who print stuff on shirts) booths. The conference was held at Stillwood Camp and Conference Centre. We are very thankful to be able to have attended. It was a refreshing time and a unique opportunity to connect with people doing the same thing as us (and that does not happen every day!). So, thank you to the board and supporters of camp for making it a prioity to attend this important conference. We left Sarah with grandparents in the valley and she had a blast while we were at the conference.
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