This week, campers from Roanoke are staying at the W.E. Skelton 4-H Camp! Here is what some of them have had to say about their time here so far:
What I've enjoyed most is the pool. But some of my other favorites were the carnival, campfire, and all the other meals of the day. I can’t wait to go to all my classes.
-Kemper
I have enjoyed camp so far. So far, the thing I have enjoyed most is meeting all the campers in my room and getting to know about them. I found out that two of them play for the same traveling lacrosse team as me, just in a younger age group. I look forward to getting to know them and many other people a lot better.
-Andrew
So far at camp I have enjoyed meeting new people, getting to know them, and seeing old friends I have made at camp. I really like having my own campers to look after and make friends with; it makes me feel slightly important. Also I’ve seriously enjoyed the fact that I finally know where everything is after like five years of camp.
-McKenna
I’ve enjoyed meeting my new roommates, playing a football game at the carnival, and coming to this class. I can tell that this class will be loads of fun. Last night, after the carnival. I met Sunny D. and he was really nice and funny. My last name is “Crowe”, and he started calling me “Hudson Pro”. I also met Renigade, and he started arguing with Sunny D about what my name is. Renigade said that ”For the rest of your life, your name will always be ‘Hudson Crowe’ not ‘Hudson Pro.’”
-Hudson
So far my favorite thing I did in camp was getting to now my roommates. I also liked computer science, the pool party and the carnival.
-Zechariah
The thing I enjoy is the events we do every night. Last night was a blast. We had a pool party and a carnival. It was awesome. I don’t know what we do tonight but it is will be awesome. I have two roommates and one cit. They are really nice. We also have a really nice cabin too. Anyway this camp is awesome. That is why I want to come back next year.
-Katie
I am meting new people. The thing I like is that we get snacks. I also got to see the campfire and make new friends. I really like my roommates too!
-Mia
I really enjoyed camp this year. My favorite part, so far would probably have been the big party last night. It was really fun and, there were snow-cones, popcorn, and inflatable, and finally they had face painting. I tried to get the letters F1 painted on my face but the line would not move. One of the inflatibles was an obstacle course, and I went on it and I lost badly.
-Zac
I had fun meeting my room mates and had fun at beach night.
-John
Keep your eyes out for pictures over the next couple of days!
Tuesday, July 9, 2013
Thursday, July 4, 2013
Photoshop with Botetourt, Craig, and Rockbridge County!
Happy Fourth of July, everyone! The past two days at camp have been a mixture of sunshine and rain, making the experience for all of the campers very unique. Shown below are some pictures that the Computer Science class edited in Adobe Photoshop Elements 8.0. This week, the second period got to experiment with something called "superimposing" which involves taking a regular picture of themselves and transferring it into a different scenery.
Catherine
Andrew
Beckett
Blake
Cameron
Noah
Ian
India
Kayla
Taylor
Olivia
Ullunda
Be sure to visit the blog next week to see what Roanoke County is up to!
Tuesday, July 2, 2013
Week Five - Notes from Botetourt, Craig, and Rockbridge County Campers!
It's already turning out to be another great week of camp at the W.E. Skelton 4-H Center! This time we have the pleasure of having campers from Botetourt, Craig, and Rockbridge County! Here is what the campers of the Computer Science class have to say about their experience so far:
There are a couple things I like about camp such as the cabins, they are like hotels. It is fun because I know my roommates; they are Chris, Randall, Jacob, and Ethan. The counselors, teens, and adults are pretty nice too; the adults who work here all have nicknames like: BREEZY, FRECKLES, TOUCAN, MONT-E, etc. But I’m still having fun and the week isn't even over. :-) LOL
-Ian
This is my first time at camp it’s been good so far I knew my roommates from school. I’m really looking forward these next three days here .What I can’t wait for is fishing I have never fished before so I hope it’s fun. Next summer when I come I am going to be a CIT. I was kinda scared coming here but I gotten use to it now so now I feel fine. I hope these next three days will be the best days of my life.
-Ullunda
One thing I liked about camp was being able to make new friends and staying up late with all of my roommates. I also liked the games I had never played before. But my most favorite part was the campfire.
-Noah
I have enjoyed 4-H camp so far and I think the rest of the week will be very fun too. I look forward to having the rest of my classes today. Free swim will probably be my favorite because I won’t get hot. Also, I like my room it is very nice and neat. My two roommates are my two best friends so it worked out really good. I also like my room teenager, she is really nice and I hope I have her again next year. So I look forward to coming back and having fun all over again.
-Maelyn
My favorite part of camp so far is having the ability to stay up late and knowing all my roommates.
Another cool thing about camp is the themes each night.The food at camp is great and I like my counselor.
-Taylor
So far my favorite thing is square dancing with Catherine and it was so fun. Also I went to the campfire and had fun hearing songs and stories and telling my story about the majestic antelope alligator climbing a tree with its hairy gorilla hands and had a calling call that sounded like a tuba. Last of all I went and played basket ball and a basketball game called knockout it was awesome.
-Blake
The camp fire was a weird experience for me because there was so much singing, skits, and other songs. My first class was multimedia. The reason I chose this is because I love computers and cameras. We are making the camp video for the week!
-Cameron
My favorite thing about 4-H camp so far is me making it to the top of the climbing wall!
-Catherine
My favorite thing we have done so far is the campfire; we do the campfire every night. It is a great bonding activity for the whole camp. We sing songs that make us laugh, feel patriotic, and have camp spirit. I love this time because instead of being alone and to our packs we sit side by side as one. This is a very serious time but yet it’s super fun and silly. My favorite thing at campfire is the silly songs like my favorite “If I weren’t a 4-H member I would be..." I love the line “I shine, I glow, MY BUTT IS ON FIRE!” Said by the famous one and only Starfish. :)
-India
My favorite thing so far at camp is the campfires. They are really fun because we get to sing songs. Last night was Country Western night, it was fun and funny. Tonight is Disney Night and Thursday is the 4th of July.
-Kayla
My favorite thing at western night was me doing my catch phrase which is “There’s a snake in my boot!” and before that my back up pulled a rope that was around my waist. Man! 4H is fun!
-Beckett
My first year of 4H camp has been great!I have seen old friends but also me some new people. I think it is a good social opportunity to meet people from Craig and Rockbridge counties. I hope to return next year! The food is very good and we get two snacks a day from the counter! I like the cabins because they make you feel at home! In each cabin we have 3 beds [2 twins ,1queen] and a floor bed. I have the floor bed. It is so simplistic living yet so challenging. Remembering your class schedule is very easy via your name tag but I am worried I will not find the right location! I have written a clovergram to one of the volunteers! A clovergram is something the campers can write to friends or staff. I enjoy 4-H very much!
-Olivia
Feel free to visit the blog in a couple of days for an update on what the campers are doing!
There are a couple things I like about camp such as the cabins, they are like hotels. It is fun because I know my roommates; they are Chris, Randall, Jacob, and Ethan. The counselors, teens, and adults are pretty nice too; the adults who work here all have nicknames like: BREEZY, FRECKLES, TOUCAN, MONT-E, etc. But I’m still having fun and the week isn't even over. :-) LOL
-Ian
This is my first time at camp it’s been good so far I knew my roommates from school. I’m really looking forward these next three days here .What I can’t wait for is fishing I have never fished before so I hope it’s fun. Next summer when I come I am going to be a CIT. I was kinda scared coming here but I gotten use to it now so now I feel fine. I hope these next three days will be the best days of my life.
-Ullunda
One thing I liked about camp was being able to make new friends and staying up late with all of my roommates. I also liked the games I had never played before. But my most favorite part was the campfire.
-Noah
I have enjoyed 4-H camp so far and I think the rest of the week will be very fun too. I look forward to having the rest of my classes today. Free swim will probably be my favorite because I won’t get hot. Also, I like my room it is very nice and neat. My two roommates are my two best friends so it worked out really good. I also like my room teenager, she is really nice and I hope I have her again next year. So I look forward to coming back and having fun all over again.
-Maelyn
My favorite part of camp so far is having the ability to stay up late and knowing all my roommates.
Another cool thing about camp is the themes each night.The food at camp is great and I like my counselor.
-Taylor
So far my favorite thing is square dancing with Catherine and it was so fun. Also I went to the campfire and had fun hearing songs and stories and telling my story about the majestic antelope alligator climbing a tree with its hairy gorilla hands and had a calling call that sounded like a tuba. Last of all I went and played basket ball and a basketball game called knockout it was awesome.
-Blake
The camp fire was a weird experience for me because there was so much singing, skits, and other songs. My first class was multimedia. The reason I chose this is because I love computers and cameras. We are making the camp video for the week!
-Cameron
My favorite thing about 4-H camp so far is me making it to the top of the climbing wall!
-Catherine
My favorite thing we have done so far is the campfire; we do the campfire every night. It is a great bonding activity for the whole camp. We sing songs that make us laugh, feel patriotic, and have camp spirit. I love this time because instead of being alone and to our packs we sit side by side as one. This is a very serious time but yet it’s super fun and silly. My favorite thing at campfire is the silly songs like my favorite “If I weren’t a 4-H member I would be..." I love the line “I shine, I glow, MY BUTT IS ON FIRE!” Said by the famous one and only Starfish. :)
-India
My favorite thing so far at camp is the campfires. They are really fun because we get to sing songs. Last night was Country Western night, it was fun and funny. Tonight is Disney Night and Thursday is the 4th of July.
-Kayla
My favorite thing at western night was me doing my catch phrase which is “There’s a snake in my boot!” and before that my back up pulled a rope that was around my waist. Man! 4H is fun!
-Beckett
My first year of 4H camp has been great!I have seen old friends but also me some new people. I think it is a good social opportunity to meet people from Craig and Rockbridge counties. I hope to return next year! The food is very good and we get two snacks a day from the counter! I like the cabins because they make you feel at home! In each cabin we have 3 beds [2 twins ,1queen] and a floor bed. I have the floor bed. It is so simplistic living yet so challenging. Remembering your class schedule is very easy via your name tag but I am worried I will not find the right location! I have written a clovergram to one of the volunteers! A clovergram is something the campers can write to friends or staff. I enjoy 4-H very much!
-Olivia
Feel free to visit the blog in a couple of days for an update on what the campers are doing!
Thursday, June 27, 2013
Photoshop with Computer Science! (FC, Halifax, and Danville)
This week our first and second period Computer Science classes went out and took some pictures of different classes and activities. To add some spice and effects to the images, the campers were able to edit them with Adobe Photoshop Elements 8.0.
Alexis
Andrew
David
Ethan
Jesse
Kiki
Logan (#1)
Logan (#2)
Luke
Sonny
Tuesday, June 25, 2013
Week Four - Notes from Franklin County, Halifax, and Danville Campers!
So far my favorite thing was the carnival. I raced people in the obstacle course. I
also played splat and got five tickets it was fun. I ate cotton candy and figured out
what was in the mystery box it was a rubber duck. I also danced it was fun I loved
the carnival.
- Logan
I really liked the carnival yesterday, it was very fun. With the crash course and inflatable slide it was a job well done. Also, I liked that you have rooms just like collage with five room mates. It’s cool to have classes like Robotics, Cooking, and Swimming. All the activities are very fun.
- Andrew
I like camp because we get to get 2 snacks free every day and we had a carnival. The
food at the camp is very good and if you don’t like the food you can make a salad or a sandwich. The classes are very fun and the people at the classes teach you a lot. The people at 4H camp are very fun and nice. The people at 4H camp will all ways help you if you need help. One of my favorite things about 4H camp is that you make new friends and have lots of fun.
- Jesse
So far my favorite time in camp is meeting new people and seeing old
friends again that I haven’t seen in a long time.
- Kiki
Today, in the 4-H camp, we had lots of fun. First we put all of our stuff
inside the “Flora” lodge. It was nice. We had a swim test. I didn’t pass because
a few feet from the end I accidentally drank water. For lunch we had pizza and
pineapple. It was good. We had a program called “Clovergram” that involves
writing messages on little pieces of paper. We had free time and then had a tour
where our activities were. It was hard to memorize where they all were, but I
remembered. After we had dinner (which was chicken sandwiches) we had went
to the camp carnival. My friend Jesse and I had a blast! After that we prepared
for campfire. There were skits, challenges, chants presented to “The Great and
Powerful Leader”. It was fun. We slept in our log cabin. It was a good day.
- Luke
So I didn’t really get into the camp spirit until we got to the carnival. It was such a fun atmosphere that I really got pumped up. I was just walking around and monitoring things until another good friend of mine, and camp counselor, needed someone to go against in the tug of war machine. We ended up switching each other out for two different campers to make it a bit more fun. I and my counselor friend then raced in the obstacle course, and I won! I ended up running the tug-o-war machine and having loads of fun. I was working hard too! When I finally called it quits and wanted to switch out with someone, I was soaked from sweat from my hard work. I was going to take a rest but instead I decided to go run the splat booth to cool off. I got nailed in the face with some wet sponges while dancing to the music that was playing. I even challenged the campers to try and make it into my mouth, both because I was thirsty and it was fun! After I switched out with someone from the splat booth, I went back to just walking around and monitoring and I found a poor girl that was crying. I asked her what was wrong and she said she was homesick, so I took her to one of the camp staff. I and the staff sat down with girl and cheered her up and got her to have some fun, and then I spent the rest of the carnival with her trying to keep her feeling involved and having fun, which it wasn’t long before the carnival ended and we went to the campfire anyways.
- Johnnie
My favorite time at camp so far is helping manage the
carnival. It was a lot of fun seeing the smiles on the camper’s
faces. I hope to see a lot of other n fun times at camp. PS:
GO DUCKS!
- Sonny
also played splat and got five tickets it was fun. I ate cotton candy and figured out
what was in the mystery box it was a rubber duck. I also danced it was fun I loved
the carnival.
- Logan
I really liked the carnival yesterday, it was very fun. With the crash course and inflatable slide it was a job well done. Also, I liked that you have rooms just like collage with five room mates. It’s cool to have classes like Robotics, Cooking, and Swimming. All the activities are very fun.
- Andrew
I like camp because we get to get 2 snacks free every day and we had a carnival. The
food at the camp is very good and if you don’t like the food you can make a salad or a sandwich. The classes are very fun and the people at the classes teach you a lot. The people at 4H camp are very fun and nice. The people at 4H camp will all ways help you if you need help. One of my favorite things about 4H camp is that you make new friends and have lots of fun.
- Jesse
So far my favorite time in camp is meeting new people and seeing old
friends again that I haven’t seen in a long time.
- Kiki
Today, in the 4-H camp, we had lots of fun. First we put all of our stuff
inside the “Flora” lodge. It was nice. We had a swim test. I didn’t pass because
a few feet from the end I accidentally drank water. For lunch we had pizza and
pineapple. It was good. We had a program called “Clovergram” that involves
writing messages on little pieces of paper. We had free time and then had a tour
where our activities were. It was hard to memorize where they all were, but I
remembered. After we had dinner (which was chicken sandwiches) we had went
to the camp carnival. My friend Jesse and I had a blast! After that we prepared
for campfire. There were skits, challenges, chants presented to “The Great and
Powerful Leader”. It was fun. We slept in our log cabin. It was a good day.
- Luke
So I didn’t really get into the camp spirit until we got to the carnival. It was such a fun atmosphere that I really got pumped up. I was just walking around and monitoring things until another good friend of mine, and camp counselor, needed someone to go against in the tug of war machine. We ended up switching each other out for two different campers to make it a bit more fun. I and my counselor friend then raced in the obstacle course, and I won! I ended up running the tug-o-war machine and having loads of fun. I was working hard too! When I finally called it quits and wanted to switch out with someone, I was soaked from sweat from my hard work. I was going to take a rest but instead I decided to go run the splat booth to cool off. I got nailed in the face with some wet sponges while dancing to the music that was playing. I even challenged the campers to try and make it into my mouth, both because I was thirsty and it was fun! After I switched out with someone from the splat booth, I went back to just walking around and monitoring and I found a poor girl that was crying. I asked her what was wrong and she said she was homesick, so I took her to one of the camp staff. I and the staff sat down with girl and cheered her up and got her to have some fun, and then I spent the rest of the carnival with her trying to keep her feeling involved and having fun, which it wasn’t long before the carnival ended and we went to the campfire anyways.
- Johnnie
My favorite time at camp so far is helping manage the
carnival. It was a lot of fun seeing the smiles on the camper’s
faces. I hope to see a lot of other n fun times at camp. PS:
GO DUCKS!
- Sonny
Wednesday, June 19, 2013
Food Critics in the Making!
Today in Computer Science, the campers got the chance to taste and critique three different creations by Amanda Wingfield, the "Snack Attack" teacher. There is definitely nothing like the palate and outspokenness of a child or teen!
Take a look at what the campers had to say:
Today in computer science we got to be food critics for snacks
made by Amanda Wingfield. We tried a soda substitute and a parfait.
Here are my results:
Snack-ingredients-how it tasted
Soda substitute 1 - Juicy Juice and seltzer water - this drink was sour with
a little flavor from to much seltzer water.
Soda substitute 2- seltzer water and black cherry concord grape juice - the
substitute was a little sour but tasted wonderful.
Parfait - vanilla Greek yogurt, blueberries, bananas, chocolate chips, and
granola - the parfait was a variance of flavors like fruity, sweet, and
mild.
All of these snacks were great combinations of ingredients with
plentiful flavors.
-Jake
Take a look at what the campers had to say:
Today in computer science we get a snack and drink that was okay. Drink: grape juice with black cherry flavoring. Food: there was a yogurt with chocolate chips, granola, bananas, and blueberries -- it is very good. Yesterday we got juicy juice and seltzer water mixture that was okay.
- Curtis
Today in computer science we got to be food critics for snacks
made by Amanda Wingfield. We tried a soda substitute and a parfait.
Here are my results:
Snack-ingredients-how it tasted
Soda substitute 1 - Juicy Juice and seltzer water - this drink was sour with
a little flavor from to much seltzer water.
Soda substitute 2- seltzer water and black cherry concord grape juice - the
substitute was a little sour but tasted wonderful.
Parfait - vanilla Greek yogurt, blueberries, bananas, chocolate chips, and
granola - the parfait was a variance of flavors like fruity, sweet, and
mild.
All of these snacks were great combinations of ingredients with
plentiful flavors.
-Jake
Today in computer science we got a snack and drink (it was good). The drink had seltzer water with black cherry concord grape juice and in the snack there was chocolate, blueberries, vanilla Greek yogurt, bananas, and granola. Yesterday we had a drink with Juicy Juice and seltzer water.
-Elijah
Week 3...Patrick and Pulaski Counties!
Having a great time at 4-H camp. Go wolves!
- Jake
- Jake
4-H camp has been so awesome, and my teen leader Bridget is the best. GO
COYOTES!!
-Amber
The four times in 4H camp
have been so fun. We got go to a carnival, and I ate a cotton candy and
popcorn. I played basketball on the court.
-Curtis
The first day of 4H was so much fun! We got to go to a carnival that had cotton candy, bouncy houses, and popcorn.
-Elijah
Go Bobcats! Archery is cool.
-Jimmy
My favorite class is riflery. Go foxes!
-Keith
Thursday, June 13, 2013
Pictures from week 2!
This week in computer science class we made a blog post, went around camp taking pictures, and learned to use photoshop to edit those pictures. We have featured some of our best ones here!
Abbie
Emily
Maggie
Miles
Morgan
Daniel
Emily
Tuesday, June 11, 2013
Camp Week Two! (Floyd, Montgomery, & Giles)
Bobcats are AMAZING!! You guys make me smile all the time. I can't wait to spend the rest of the week with you guys!! Hope you guys have a great day!!
Love, Abbie :)
Having a lot of fun at 4-H Camp. Go Ducks!
- Emily
I have the best roommates ever! And our pack is the best, go Wolves!!
- Morgan
4-H is AWESOME! We have so much fun in camp. Like we have campfires, sing songs, play in the pool, and have lots of fun. You will love to come to 4-H!! Go Deer! Go Hokies!!! :)
From: Daniel
Coyotes are THE BEST. Go COYOTES!!!
4-H :)
- Miles
I love 4-H Camp. It is the BEST place in the world. I also love my roommates. They are the best. Can't wait for the next class!!
- Anita
4-H Camp is really nice
When you're there it's like time flies.
I love 4-H Camp!! And go Rabbits!!
- Maggie
Hey Toucan! Thanks for always making us laugh! :) You're an awesome staff member! We ♥ you!
Love, the computer science class
Love, Abbie :)
Having a lot of fun at 4-H Camp. Go Ducks!
- Emily
I have the best roommates ever! And our pack is the best, go Wolves!!
- Morgan
4-H is AWESOME! We have so much fun in camp. Like we have campfires, sing songs, play in the pool, and have lots of fun. You will love to come to 4-H!! Go Deer! Go Hokies!!! :)
From: Daniel
Coyotes are THE BEST. Go COYOTES!!!
4-H :)
- Miles
I love 4-H Camp. It is the BEST place in the world. I also love my roommates. They are the best. Can't wait for the next class!!
- Anita
4-H Camp is really nice
When you're there it's like time flies.
I love 4-H Camp!! And go Rabbits!!
- Maggie
Hey Toucan! Thanks for always making us laugh! :) You're an awesome staff member! We ♥ you!
Love, the computer science class
Thursday, July 26, 2012
Pool Party Excitement!
I am having so much fun! Pool party tonight! Final campfire! WOW! So much fun! 8-) Get pumped squirrels! We will rock the pool party tonight!!!!!! :) :)
-Jackie
-Jackie
4-H Rocks!
Gooooooo 4-H! It rocks
Foxes rule
but 4-H is better
But the counselors are the best!
By Ashton
Wednesday, July 25, 2012
I Love 4-H Camp
The 4-H Staff is AWESOME!!
I loved the horses and performing arts.
444-HHH is is is great great great!!
By Catherine
I loved the horses and performing arts.
444-HHH is is is great great great!!
By Catherine
Thursday, July 19, 2012
Little Red Wagon
Hey Sundrop, I think you are really awesome and sweet! 4-H camp is so awesome! "You can't ride in my little red wagon, and big green tractor, plus my radio flyer, and finally my magic carpet!" This is the best song EVER!
From TJ
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