Clear Creek Camp

For 5th grade camp, the school sent them to the Alpine School District camp called Clear Creek.  She loved it so much (and so did I) that I knew she would love this experience in the summer.  We signed her up and she couldn't wait to go.

In preparation they had to paint a #10 can for their pot gut trap.  She worked long and hard on that decorating.  I love when she gets motivated to do her best.

 Finally the day came.  We met at an elementary school in Lindon and checked in.  When it was time to get on the buses, we both started to cry.  We were going to miss each other so so much.  First time (really) apart from each other for that long...5 days.  I worried for her hoping to make at least one friend, because she was going in blind, not knowing anyone.  Of all my kids, she's the one that does well at making friends right off.  

Luckily, the district isn't new to this program and knew parents would like a glimps into the camp.  There is no contact, so I was so excited to see the email filled with pictures of kids smiling and having fun.  Tarin was Orange group and seeing her arm and arm with another girls put my mind at ease...she is having fun.
Day1

 see her in the bottom right corner?  She's doing just fine.

Day2

I knew there was unseasonably cold weather coming, and even though it was June, I knew it could snow...learning from 5th grade camp where it snowed and not prepared, we were prepared this round.

This is what it looked like to us, snow capped mountains at 6K feet, so I knew where Tarin was (8K feet) that they definitely got something!

Yep, the daily email came (late due their limited internet interrupted from the storm) and this is what we saw...

 But luckily it didn't last long...
7am picture

by 11am it had all melted away...

...and their spirits were still high and lively...notice Tarin in blue sweater bottom right

Day 3

This email didn't capture Tarin, but it looks like fun games and campfire fun.

Day 4

Again full of wading through the creek learning about the sensitive ecosystem it holds, and visiting the cemetery there in Scofield learning about the mining accident back in the early 19th century.  No pictures of Tarin

Day 5

Tarin was in Pine Tree Inn Cabin...sadly, she must have been wondering around when they took this picture, so she didn't make it in...

 Group picture of all boys and girls and camp leaders

she made this picture...she is second row from the bottom and 8th from the left...

She had a marvelous time and recommends it to Raegan for next year.  I was so glad to see her get off the bus and give her a bug squeeze hug.  Love my girl and glad she is making fond memories.