Saturday, in Photos

Future Aquinas College students mug for the camera at breakfast

Group picture!

Approaching the chapel for the concluding prayer

No autograph book? Use a shirt!

Campers, staff and family members at the closing prayer

Applauding the CPC

Dianna reflects on the week

The dance workshop participants shared the fruits of their efforts to the tune "One Step at a Time"

"One Step at a Time"

Introducing the Staff to the visiting family and friends

Praying for Bob, who is entering the seminary

Fr. Larry leads a final blessing over the campers

We look forward to seeing the students for next year!

Special thanks to Sara Jean Hinken for the photos she shared with us!

A Tribute to the CPC from the Staff

The staff was so amused by the CPC skit, we decided to raise our voices in tribute!

If you cannot see the video below, go to http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_SdchNRko7w

Images of Friday

Morning prayer

"St. James" visits us for morning prayer

The hoppers do a "caterpillar" crawl competition

The morning presentation focused on spiritual tools we can think about

Jan talks about using a spiritual "level"

Becky talks about a spiritual "tape measure"

The Portland St. Patrick campers and staff

At the Clown ministry workshop

Fr. Larry shares stories at Mass

Sharing the sign of peace at Mass

Music ministry at Mass

Getting ready to watch the slide show/video presentation of the week's events for the evening activity

Thursday’s Community

Trouble waking up before morning prayer

Two options for morning praise and worship

Morning Praise option A: contemporary praise

Morning Praise option B: Taizé prayer

Hopper competition at breakfast: roll an egg with your nose

Morning Presentation: What community means at school, in the village/town/city, and in the world

Catching the camera

Using a web page design as a catalyst for dialogue about community

Fr. Ron celebrated Mass with us on the memorial of Barnabas

Singing the Responsorial Psalm

Patrick and Guine, two of the coordinators for the evening talent show, entertain the crowd between acts

The house band keeps it happenin' between acts

Nick does a stand-up comedy routine

Margie led her church family in song with her clarinet

Ellie gives a dramatic reading of Jabberwocky

The guys perform "1, 2, 3, 4"

A musical number, "Loathing"

A Rubik's Cube genius in action

Matt plays an original composition

Damon performs a Kansas tune

The CPC closed the night with an incredible skit with caricatures of some of the staff

The CPC together with the staff they portrayed

On again, off again

Once again, we are having some difficulty with our internet connection. That’s to be expected out here this far. Photos from the remaining days at Camp coming soon!

Wednesday Intensity

Morning Mass

After processing with the Blessed Sacrament, we arrive at our chapel of reservation for the day

Songs of Praise

At breakfast, the hoppers compete by, well, hopping.

Morning Presentation: angry young man receives a mysterious message and investigates

Meeting "God the Father", who talks about the young man's bitterness and pain

Meeting "Jesus" the fisherman, who compassionately prods the young man

Talking with the "Holy Spirit", who was working in the garden, always a work in progress

The "Trinity" blesses the young man, who's life is the garden in progress

Prayer partners

Prayer partners

Havin' a good day during recreation time

Prayer Workshop: Taizé Prayer

Solo time, a period of individual, quiet prayer and reflection

Spending solo time with the Blessed Sacrament

Gathering everyone near the Blessed Sacrament

Fr. Larry Blesses the people

A DYMO Church Family waits in line for the cookout-style dinner

Fr. Lou presides at the Reconciliation Liturgy

Writing a letter to God before individual confessions

Fr. Mark was among the visiting priests who assisted with individual confessions

A dance to round out the evening

Almost ready for more photos…

In the mean time, I asked a few people to help me write a blog note for you.

Casey says that “DYMO camp is amazingly awesome, fantastic and great.”

Amanda says “Sweet, and fun.”

Nick sez “Good food.”

Chris says, “Exuberant!” I think he means “Tiring.”

Steve the Wah Master says, “Make a joyful noise to the Lord. It’s fun.”

Eric says, “The activities are fun-filled. Action-packed. Life changing.”

Just ask them the next time you see them!

Tuesday, in photos

Options for morning prayer

Getting some chores done before morning prayer

Beginning the "Plumbing" edition of the morning's Liturgy of the Hours

The band for the "Electricity" edition of the morning's Liturgy of the Hours

An awake group of students

Happy birthday, Caitlin!

The morning presentation: watching TV?!

Watching the opening of Bob the Builder

CPC members play the roles of a family for Extreme Home Makeover

Drama: The Days of Our Lives

An episode of When Buildings Explode

A hush falls over the crowd

Alex makes a point about the TV skits

Tetrahedron art

Prayer partner time

Cold, but happy

A DYMO Church Family

Mandatory swim test for those who want to use the waterfront

Fishing!

The Ga-ga ball game

At the climbing wall

The swing dancing workshop

Practicing a new tune

Processing to Mass

Music at Mass

Fr. Lou connects the scriptures to our lives

Evening games: seriouly competitive twister

Evening games: tricycle jousting was a favorite

Evening games: the one-footed noodle battle

Monday, Monday

Despite the rain (everyone got showers, I guess), we had a good time while getting beyond the superficial. Some photos from the day:

Something's happening here...

Prayer time

A little wet, but that's OK

Maybe these guys didn't get enough sleep last night, but the spontaneous dance routine was great

Morning prayer featured Mr. Z (Zacchaeus) the tax collector

Mr. Z climbs the tree

Praying together

Lightening up the rain with laughter

Ready for breakfast

God's construction crew needs help, so Moses is called to the work site

A contest for the hopper hand-off

A DYMO Church Family meeting in an empty cabin stays out of the rain

Having a good day

The smiles brighten up the cloudy day

Tunes at lunchtime

Prayer partner time

Trained Pinewood staff offered recreation time activities, like archery

Working his way through the middle-height ropes challenge course

You can't do this every week

Practicing

The swing-dancing workshop

It's nice to see that the salad bar is popular

Playing music at Mass, inside because of the weather

The evening campfire event was moved inside where it was dry

One of those "repeat after me" and "do as I do" camp songs

Nick was a finalist in the "Evil Villain Laugh" contest

A good day

Sunday: a Photo Review

Take a look at some of what went on yesterday!

CPC members assist arriving campers to their cabins

Checking in

Dianna, as the director of the day, gives directions, makes announcements, and keeps us on task

Introducing the students of the CPC (Central Planning Committee)

A moment of free time

Shooting video to share later

Bob is the "Wah" Master, and is rarely beaten at this game.

Students bow to the Wah Master

Steve wins, and becomes Wah Master!

Train-ing for fun

Listening intently

Checking the schedule

Workshop descriptions

CPC members describe their 'take' on the theme

hacky-sack

Cabin groups presented skits of bible stories "re-told" from a modern perspective. Usually involving humor!