Saturday, July 5, 2008

July 4th Celebrations!

Happy 4th of July! Here at Camp Monserrate we had a wonderful day of celebrating together. After the pool period in the afternoon, Fr. Jack said a special mass for all students who wanted to attend. We were happy to see many of the students choose to give up their free time and join us in the chapel. Following mass we enjoyed a picnic out in the grass with our cabin groups. Val had cooked up a feast of hamburgers, hotdogs, corn on the cob, chicken wings, chips and some soda! With patriotic music playing from the main hall, the campers and counselors enjoyed the evening outdoors.




Following the picnic, cabins went to their group discussions where they talked about setting goals for themselves this summer. Then, following a short group activity, we found a special surprise waiting for us before the movie. Sister Connie had baked rice krispy treats for all of us!

The 8th graders, as a thanks for all of their hard work so far at camp, were treated to a special outing into town to see the fireworks. It was a fantastic show over the lake complete with a bright and loud finale!






Back at camp, we could hear the explosions loud and clear as we went to the chapel to say our prayers before bed. Fortunately we were tired enough to fall asleep despite the occasional fireworks in the distance. The rest of the 4th of July pictures are in our photo album at the side of the page. Happy Independence Day!
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7 comments:

  1. joanJuly 5, 2008 at 3:17 PM

    For Freddy Junior, Hi baby it's me your aunt Joanna. Oh my god, you are having the greatest time ever. I wish I was there too. It looks awesome. Everybody here says Hello. Listen, behave good and follow the orders that they give you. I saw all the pictures in camp #5, it looks nice, take me with you. I also want to have fun.
    Nathaly, Henry, Anthony, Mami Juanita, Papi Edison, and Specially your Mom and Dad, your lovely sister and everybody in the family send you lots of kisses and love. Take care, have fun and have a great time.
    Love you Joanna

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  2. UnknownJuly 5, 2008 at 5:27 PM

    omg:

    Here we are having all this gloomy weather and u guys are having the time of ur life! I really hope to see my son Adrian smiling more, I was so happy to see he waved at the pic(finally). To Jesse wow!his first time, and he looks great! Danny Pena, looks so excited also with Joelve.Even got a smile from Michael/Bryan.You guys have it so good, I wish we could visit u guys, maybe that's something to look into. another thing, why can't they have a one day activity with the girls next door, the camp boys usually have relatives there also!!! anyways, just keep us posted boys, ur all great looking kids, we are proud to have raised such respectful AND
    well- behaved
    boys.

    XOXOX
    MOM

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  3. MARIA DEL PILAR LONDONOJuly 5, 2008 at 7:24 PM

    Para Jorge Quiroz. Que bellas fotos y que feliz te ves, me siento super emocionada de verte y saber que estas disfrutando de esa maravillosa experiencia.Que picnic tan provocativo,un 4 de Julio inolvidable.Sientete bien cada dia sabiendo que aqui, estamos todos pendientes de ti, de tus logros y de tus gozos.Eres tan especial y se que el convivir y compartir con todos estos niños te esta ensñando una leccion.Muchos besos de la g....

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  4. yois perezJuly 6, 2008 at 6:53 PM

    PARA ERIK PEREZ BUENAS TARDES PARA TODOS, HOY
    ES DOMINGO, Y HOY CUMPLEN TODOS SU PRIMER SEMANA EN EL CAMPAMENTO, Y ES INCRIBLE VER COMO HA PASADO EL TIEMPO PARECE QUE FUE AYER QUE SE FUERON, PERO GRACIAS A DIOS EL TIEMPO HA PASADO BIEN RAPIDO, Y LO MAS HERMOSO ES PODER VER TODOS LOS AVANCES QUE HAN HECHO DIA A DIA, SEGURO QUE AQUI NO TENDRIAN TANTA DIVERSION COMO LA QUE TIENEN ALLA, TODOS USTEDES HAN TENIDO UNA GRAN BENDICION, AL PODER IR A ESTE CAMPAMENTO,
    DESDE AQUI TODOS ESTAMOS ORANDO POR USTEDES
    PARA QUE TODO DIA A DIA LES SALGA BIEN.
    PARA ERIK, TODOS TE MANDAN SALUDOS, Y FARID DICE
    QUE ERES SUERTUDO DE ESTAR ALLA Y QUE EL QUISIERA
    HABER PODIDO IR, PERO QUE DISFRUTES TODO LO QUE PUEDAS,
    TE AMAMOS
    YOIS.....

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  5. Ana TorresJuly 7, 2008 at 3:13 PM

    Jacob, aunque haces mucha falta en casa todos estamos felices de que estes disfrutando de tu ultimo ano de campamento. Parece que fue ayer que entraste a Nativity!!! Tu hermana, Nicole te envia un BESO bien grande, y que te quiere mucho. Say hello to all the eighth graders...especially to Nicky and Henry. And also to Freddy Junior.
    Que Dios te bendiga y los cuide a todos. Te esperamos Dios mediante el 2 de Agosto. Tu madre que te adora...Ana Maribel Torres

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  6. melissa. c.July 11, 2008 at 6:57 PM

    hey steven collado,
    i see that you are having fun. we all love you and your birthday is about to come. you going to be 11 yrs old, just think of your camp trip as a vacation. and dad has a big surprise for you. dad loves you and we also do, and tell chrisande hey, and we love you.

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  7. francaJuly 12, 2008 at 4:05 AM

    for brain we love and miss you. it looks like so much fun in the pictures we wish we could be there with you. well we cant wait to hear all about it so write us we love you. have fun!!!xoxoxo love, your brother nuni,mom,franca,baby nuni,samantha

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