Last Saturday, we loaded the RV and made our way to Greenfield, IN to enjoy a little family time together before Band Camp. We had a safe trip, and had a few hours to eat and shop in Indy after setting up camp.
Sunday found us worshipping with our friends at the beautiful Franklin, IN PHC. It was so good to see them again, especially "kids" that we have worked with at youth camps of the past (definitely feeling a little old!). We spent the afternoon with Pastor Forsee, his sweet wife Kim, and their 7 (yes, 7) handsome boys. Kim fixed a delicious lunch, and we had such a good time laughing and catching up while the 10 of the 11 kids entertained themselves in the backyard.
Within a few hours, our official breadwinner was on his way back home to spend the week working and missing us, while we were busy packing up suitcases, and readying the boys for a week of dorm life.
The family photographer spent the beginning of the week chilling out and avoiding the camera, so photos are limited, but here is Allison's synopsis of our trek to the dorm early Monday morning: "Momma, we look like the Duggars!"
Ryan and Evan are both playing trumpet, and they couldn't have asked for a better instructor! Mr. David Hartkopf taught them so much in that short week, and left them begging for more. They are definitely missing their band sessions!
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At the time of this photo, half of their class was outside
working with another instructor. |
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| Hoping this wasn't as painful as Evan made it look. :-) |
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| With a buddy, Evan Sproles |
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| Fun recreation a couple of times a day... |
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| Passing those jello covered pennies! |
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I played mom to Brad for the week, and he wasn't feeling
too well this night...definitely not enthused by passing pennies.
I think a dose of Robitussin helped things a little. |
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| Ryan working the end of the line |
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| Hilariously gross skits with Mr. Ricker and Mr. Clemens |
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| Practicing for the Saturday morning concert |
So good to see Mr. Wolf in action again! The boys know what a privilege it is to have this opportunity. Mr. Wolf is at a point in life where he could easily retreat to quiet place and relax for the next 30 years...he's given so much of himself. Instead, he chooses to continue to invest, and the passion that he exhibited at band camp is the same passion that we have seen in the college choir room as well as at hundreds of platform events for years. What a gracious man.
It is impossible to get a clear picture of Mr. Stroup! He doesn't stand still long enough for that, but he sure did make an impression on the students with his daily sessions on "Fearing God".
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| There was no shortage of noise and fun! |
Mr. Joslin's commitment to excellence and leadership training is so inspirational. We are thankful to have him as our ACE representative, hosting our educator's conventions and regional student convention. Band camp is a venue that gives parents and teachers an additional option for ministry training.
There was a large audience for the Saturday morning concert, and each of the groups did a fantastic job! Mrs. Mater's strings ensemble was a favorite.
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| Beginning Band ~Final Concert |
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| Mrs. Wetherald directing Intermediate Band |
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| Advanced Band |
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Allison keeping it cool in the sprinkler.
Our camper became Popsicle Central for staff kids. :) Kaitlynn
and Allison made lots of new friends (wish I had taken pics)
and no one wanted to leave! |
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| Love those trumpets! This gives the boys lots of inspiration. |
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Students and instructors for Band Camp 2011
Midwest Christian Camps/Garen Wolf School of Music |
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| Thanks, Mr. Hartkopf, for your patience and guidance! |
The boys were also able to participate in choir sessions with Mrs. Kristina Clemens. John Klotz and Daniel Anthony served as Ryan and Evan's team captains. Mr. Craig was the valiant keeper of the boy's dorm - he had to be more than happy to get home to clean air and his own bed! Mrs. Stroup, Mrs. Joslin, and their helpers did a fantastic job creating meals for hungry boys! Three daily meals, as well as a nutritious morning fruit snack, kept their appetites well satisfied...and that's saying something! :-)
We are looking forward to Band Camp 2012!
3 comments:
Aww! How exciting! I always wanted to go to band camp and even considered going this year. I'm so happy that Ryan and Evan were able to go. :)
Wow! Looks like you had lots of fun and those kids of yours are going to make a good impression on this world! Good job.
I hope you and Greg and doing well too!
Looks really fun! Now you have me wanting to send my kids to Band camp:) Lauren is entering her 3rd year of flute lessons and Micahel will start trumpet lessons with D Hartkopf this Fall. We just may have to make some time for Band Camp next year:) Thanks for posting all the pis:)
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