Yes! Day One came off. Leaders arrive by 8:00 am the first day to greet children and review procedures. We had twenty adults and a dozen teens as leaders. After unlocking door, checking for air conditioning, turning on lights, the crew starts prepping snack: cleaning the popcorn machine, popping corn, pulling sand pails of pudding, plates, napkins, cups, and spoons. On Saturday, Lydia and Meg (Yes, many of of friends' names begin with 'M'!) made bread dough and put in the fridge. Rob, Alicia, and Autumn rolled the dough into balls and baked it this morning for tomorrow's snack. We have to prepare one hundred servings; it helps to stay a day ahead.
The teens greet the children as they arrive after their families register or check in. The children had a few minutes to be fitted for costumes, belts, and masks. The teen aides select a line leader, caboose, and door holder. I made 40 or so animal masks. I orders another 40 foam visors to decorate. Teens write their names on their story bags and name tags. Then, we begin! Father Paul led a prayer and cheer before the video. Marisa is a videographer. Each year, Elijah and Luigi act as announcers in the video to introduce the theme. Today's theme was Jonah and the big fish. After a rendition of our favorite song, "Big House", the teams departed for their rotations. We sing or chant as we leave.
The rotations went smoothly. We scheduled two adults at Prayer, one to talk and another to help kids paste, stamp, make dolls, cut out, color, and tape. Story had at least six adults. Luis took care of the AV in each room all morning. Two teens led Games, freeing my hipusband Rob to manage the kitchen. Butch has been in charge of Crafts for years and had one teen help out. Marie and Ellen directed songs. 'Shake' by Mercy Me was such a hit! My did we dance! The kids loved the fish! So far, so good!
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