Willow Springs Program Center

So we ended our first week of excitement on a Super(hero) note! Even though it was the last day, Camp Willow Springs still had plenty of adventures as we celebrated all of our accomplishments, new friendships and even discovered new things under the bright Arizona sun.  Animal Crackers experienced some extreme animal adventures! Well, okay- cute ones. Wild tadpoles and salamanders were brought in along with a couple of baby ducks! Meanwhile, Girls with Grit were inspired.  After wards, the whole camp got together to watch a play in which evil villains- the Sinister Sisters tried to steal the camp's supply of Girl Scout cookies! Lucky for all, another group of sisters saved the day and we were all able to go to our last lunch.   As a camp, we then all headed to Steiner to celebrate our artistic skills. From pottery to paintings and butterflies to bowls, our whole week was summarized in an artistic extravaganza! What a wonderful way to end our firs...

The last full day of our first week, and camp couldn't be going any better. After a fun filled morning, the action continued with more forts, archery and cook outs. Girls got to make decisions in my choice about what activities they would like to do all around camp. Evening ended in campfire and sleeping in forts or under the stars. Here are some pictures from all the excitement. What kind of super heroine goes into a situation without a mask? During my choice, some of our campers created their own masks to protect their identity.  Other girls decided to share their kindness and compassion with camp by "Lamb-bushing". They handed out kind notes with a "baaa!" In the middle of my choice, we all got together for snack. Girls of all ages hung out together as we dined on goldfish and oranges. Yum! Ready, aim, fire! After snack we got back to my choice. Archery definitely hit the target on having a good time. Others chose parachute gam...

This morning after an evening filled with activities, most of the units decided to sleep in and make their own breakfasts. For some cereal, milk, bagels and fruit was the choice meal while for the more adventurous (such as Apache and Hidden) nothing else will do but pancakes, eggs and bacon.   The morning madness in Apache begins with a hot breakfast the girls themselves prepared. After learning how to safely use a propane stove counsellors help the girls cook their pancakes, eggs and bacon in personal skillets. Food always tastes best when you cook it yourself and eating with friends.   After fueling themselves on breakfast in the lodge, Navajo started in on constructing an epic fort. After making the walls, it's time to raise the roof! Every now and then, builders need to kick back and relax. Pop on your cat hat and recline in your constructed laz-e-girl recliner. No fort is complete with out decorations! Especially home made beautifications. ...