Orientation in June

At the begining of June all of the summer camp counselor come out to Echo Ranch for orientation. Part of my job is training those counselors so they are ready for the summer. We are not well into the summer as we near the end of the second summer camp. Obviously I have been too busy to even blog....and the wireless internet here at camp has been a bit sketchy. But we had an excellent time at orientation even though they sat though a lot of CPR, First Aid, how to be an awesome counsleor, and even canoe safety. One of the highlights is when we go out to our Sourdough camp and spend the night. This year we weren't away for just one night...no we camped out for two night. The first night was at Sourdough camp in cabin where we slept on matresses on the floor. The high living. Then we hiked to Campers Cove and stayed at the Alaska State Park Cabin. Well at least the guys slept in the cabins and the girls slept in the tent. In the end....I was glad for the tent. Can you imagine 12 stinky guys in a cabin that comfortablly sleeps five. Yep, gross man gross. Many of the guys were wishing they were in a tent. I slept okay on the rugged Alaskan forrest floor...in my tent. We had a good time. My knees were getting a bit sore so Mishele Rhein and I iced then in the ocean water. Camp Director/Coach Rick Shaner was happy to see we were following his advice to ICE our knees....and our calfs, shins, ankles, feet, and toes. Brrrrrrr....after 20 minutes your feet are NUMB! But it was a great time and we enjoyed eating large amounts of Bacon. We might have succeded in setting a record of eating at least 5...maybe 6 consecutive meals with BACON! Oh the things that bond the staff. Overall, it was an amazing time. We have an EXCELLENT summer staff and I am excited to see how the Lord will work this summer.