Rafting and return trip

Hello! We had two absolutely gorgeous days of rafting! Our guides were great,the food delicious, the stars bright, the scenary fantastic, and almost everyone decided to swim in the cold, clear river water. We even got to see some mountain goats. The bus got on the road this evening after dinner around 7pm (Mountain Time). See you all tomorrow!

Work Days

The past few days the group spent working on various jobs around the camp. On the first day in the morning the group spent time inside vacuuming, cleaning carpets, rearranging the library and closets,cleaning the kitchen,doing laundry, and washing windows in the lodge due to the rain. The rest of the days the weather has been nice so we have spent time pulling weeds,moving lumber, pulling out rocks, rebuilding the fire-pit, creating a horse shoe pit, building fences and removing them, weedwacking, cleaning tables, cleaning grills, hanging up bee traps, cleaning out the shed, pulling out a dock, cutting down thistle, painting a room, building a rock wall, and rearranging a counselor's lodge. For fun the group did a high ropes course and blobbing on the lake. Last night the group was able to enjoy the newly finished fire-pit for worship with a campfire. Tonight we're off to the play "Singing in the Rain" in Bigfork. And tomorrow we're headed off to Glacier National Park for sightseeing and hiking.

We have arrived!

After about 24 hours of driving on the bus, stopping at the Corn Palace and Wall Drug in South Dakota we arrived safely yesterday around noon to Glacier Presbyterian Camp. The camp director and the staff gave the group a tour of the camp and we figured out what work needed to be done. The view from the lodge where we are staying is beautiful, looking right over Flathead Lake and the mountains. Last night for fun the group traveled to Bigfork to see a Bluegrass show and wander around the town. We ended the night with ice cream at Dairy Queen, which was a nice treat. Later on we concluded the night with a silent service in the camp's amphitheater overlooking the lake. Today is a work day, however, the weather has changed our plans since its raining quite heavily. So now the camp is looking for indoor jobs for the group to do.



"I miss my bed" - Jordan attempting to sleep on the bus ride


Our beautiful view from the lodge




Here's the group after arriving at one of the camp's amphitheater.



Senior High Tradition: If you're late you must sing the "I'm a Little Teapot" song in front of everyone.



The Bluegrass Band: Leftover Biscuits at Bigfork


Family photo of the Nelsons.

Changes to the packing list

The packing list posted on the website (below) has been updated, but just as a reminder there have been two minor, but important changes to the packing list:

* You will need more than one towel for the week. Pack at least two (if you make sure they get hung up to dry after each use, that should be enough).
* You will also need a way to carry your rafting trip clothes separate from your big suitcase and separate from your backpack. SO ... IF you have a small bag that can be laid flat in your suitcase, bring it. If not, just pack an extra garbage bag. That would work too - please don't go buy anything.