Gateway Youth Team in the DR - Sports and Art Camp

June 16^th

1^st day of camp.

Today we were up at 7am for devotional readings, breakfast and last preparations for the kids.  Camp started at 9am.  Kids were at the door at 8am, waiting with GREAT ENTHUSIASM.

The kids were exposed to soccer, volleyball, basketball and art.  Some of the campers showed up in their school gym uniforms (long pants & collared tshirts) and it was HOT today!  Full sun and heat!  Luckily the courtyard had some shade!  The kids were excited about each station they played at and so were the leaders. 

Overall, day 1 was a total success and now we are all EXHAUSTED!

Art camp was quite an adventure! Campers learned that art is a display of God’s beauty in this world. The high school students had to help the art teacher interpret Spanish and give directions; thank goodness for our patient high school volunteers! The campers worked creatively on coil pots, pinch pots, and stamping while the high school helpers distributed supplies and collected projects. Everyone did an excellent job! We are truly blessed by young adults willing to serve God and one another!

Carrie hard at work with one of her many students.

Jennia giving great encouragement, a student making a pinch pot and Ty playing soccer with the girls.

1, 2, 3 Jesus at the end of David's station.  Why not get excited about Jesus?

JD and Carter with Jennia and Grace instruct some students on the finer points of ball handling.

Madi and Gabbi working hard to scrape the inside of the church.