On Saturday morning we opened the gates of Bev and Bill Smith's house and the Ayoré children came pouring in. Once a year the children leave their villages and come to camp for the day. It is understandably a highlight for so many of them.
We had 55 children, almost all of whom were under the age of 7. We spent the day singing songs, talking about creation and how God could possibly do all that he did in seven days, watching puppet shows, coloring, face painting and more.
The Smith's property is perfect for camp - complete with a big lawn, a jumbo trampoline, a jungle gym, a mini-zoo with parrots, monkeys, etc. and a pool of course.
The weather was nice - we ate a typical lunch Majadito (chicken, rice and vegetables) on the lawn before playing games like bobbing for candy and the water balloon toss. Before the day was up Bev allowed all of the campers to get in the pool - they all stripped naked and jumped into the pool in seconds flat. They are indian children down to the bone - and why would they want to go home in wet clothes?
We ended the day with a piñata that we hung on the front patio. Each child was blindfolded and took a swing at the treasure-filled creation. Finally it opened and the loot flew across the patio with children on their hands and knees covered in the traditional powder used to fill it.
It was priceless seeing their smiling faces as they left with their cheeks painted, balloons and prizes in hand and memories that will last them until the next day at camp.
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Hannah and Charles, What a fabulous camp! There were so many wonderful activities for the children! I remember the bobbing for candy when we were there last summer. I know that the children really enjoyed their day and the beautiful weather was such a blessing, too! Thanks for ministering to these special children.
Love, Coco and Doodad
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