Camp Sacred Heart

Several weeks ago, Jare-jare-binx attended our church's annual summer boys' camp: Camp Sacred Heart. It was his first year and he was greatly excited about going, having heard so many stories about its awesomeness from big brother and his friends. He wasn't disappointed and came back brimming with fun stories and happy memories.

                                   The boys arrive at camp and begin the fun with a relay race.

 

                                       Dodgeball was the official camp sport. Four times a day.

                                         Anyone who steps out of line is awarded push-ups.

Everyday the boys took time to thank God for their day by attending daily Mass.

Here the younger boys learn their catechism from one of the camp counselors, a seminarian of the FSSP.

The boys enjoy a wild game of capture the flag.

                                     After capture the flag, the boys get an icy treat to cool down.

The boys took two hikes: one long and easy, one short and difficult. Here they are setting out on the short hike

The seminarians stop for a snack break.

Jare-jare-binx and his team work on a design for their flag.

Voila! The finished product.

The boys begin their highly anticipated water war- three hours of water guns, colored water, and tons of fun.

The result of the water war? A bunch of crazily colorful boys.

A newly ordained Jesuit priest visits camp and the boys line for first blessings.

At night, the boys gather around the campfire for s'mores and weenies. 

The camp songs repertoire includes "Battle Hymn of the Republic," "The Fields of Athenry," and "Four Green Fields." 

Big Bother Brother even made it up for the day and accompanied the singers with his guitar.

The boys cooled off in the Lake Spalding - the destination of the long hike.

Jare-jare-binx took the opportunity to go fishing. He caught a dozen fish but didn't keep them because they were too small.

More dodgeball.

 Jare-jare-binx was "cone guard." It was his duty to guard the cone/trash can with his life. 

After mud dodgeball the boys hang up their things to dry. 

The "tan-van pull" is part of a set of grueling competitions that make up the Iron Man, the "Olympics" of Camp Sacred Heart.

The obstacle course is also part of the Iron Man.

The "mattress wars," racing with a wet mattress, is yet another component of the Iron Man.

All the campers and counselors with their team flags.