The YA Camping Trip, 2007…

This weekend saw a group of Young Adults travel to Valen's Conservation Area.

We arrived late on Friday night and scrambled to get our tents set up before the rain totally soaked everything. Everyone worked hard to help each other get their tents ready to go. Once camp was set and everyone had a place to sleep, we were able to settle down and enjoy great conversation.

The morning brought a bright sun and blue sky, it was a truly glorious morning. After breakfast, we headed down to the beach for hours of sun-filled, fun. It was here, during the second game of high intensity euchre match that Allison Norg and Joanna Shantz toppled the previously undefeated Chris Vrolijk and Jon Warner. And the people mourned...

The evening saw a crowd of latecomers join the fray as the number of young adults staying on Pine Grove doubled. The new bunch added a great new dynamic to the weekend and we were able to experience more great conversation.

With darkness setting in and the fire blazing high, the crowd of young adults gathered around the fire pit had the opportunity to worship with the worship band, Called 2 One. The singing was interrupted abruptly by park security asking us to stop. Singing turned to talking, as we stayed grouped around the fire. We received a second warning from the park superintendent as our conversation around the fire grew to a crescendo. We moved to quieter interaction around the fire, and eventually, sleep found each of us.

It was another great morning as we packed up and headed home, the weekend drawing to a close. And the people mourned…

Thank you to everyone who helped make this weekend a great success. We close the books on the YA Camping Trip, 2007, and look forward to another great year.