Girls Camp!

I attended Girls Camp for the 3rd time!  Yes, I only went twice as a youth.  It was better as a leader, but it would be even greater if I could still sleep in my own bed- wooden boards just aren't that comfortable, even with a cushion!

Anyways- we went up to Heber Valley Camp which is excellent.  President Hinckley started building it during his presidency and they're continually adding more camps throughout the 3600 acres of property. Our site had three different campsites each with 4 cabins and a pavilion (a cabin fits 12 girls and 4 leaders).

It was beautiful!  Our first day we went on the lake, but not in the lake as there is a parasite:

The alligator!

We took a 3 mile hike and it was beautiful!  I love the trees.  Unfortunately, it was super hot.

 Most of the girls:

My YCL's told me I had to do something at our fireside on Tuesday.  First they dressed me up and later revealed I would be lip syncing to an undisclosed song in front of the entire camp.  Awesome!  I made a complete fool of myself, but I think that was the idea.

Campfire!

 We saw a mama moose and her baby!  The baby was hard to see, but he's around there somewhere.  There were also TONS of deer who just sat around the edges of camp and didn't seem afraid of people at all.

There was also singing, games, crafts, certification, speakers, surprisingly good food, and lots of laughter.  I love my young women!  I'm glad I have the opportunity to be their leader.  I hope they all had a wonderful week at girls camp!

But I was still excited to get home (and take a shower!).