Beats and Rhythms
Summer Camp
2011
At
Camp Gifford
on Deer Lake
July 15-17th




Beats and Rhythms
Summer Camp
2010

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Summer Camp 2010 

 2010 was a fun and exciting opportunity for kids with congenital heart disease to let loose and have some fun.  This year we were at Lutherhaven Camp in Coeur d’Alene.  Our theme this year was The Olympics with each cabin assigned a different country to represent.  We decorated cabins and even had a country-themed dinner and Parade of Nations where everyone was encouraged to dress as representatives from their country.  There were the Grecian Goddesses, the Australian Outbacks, and French Muskateers just to name a few.  And who will ever forget Dr. Garabedian as Uncle Sam and Dr. Burg as the Statue of Liberty? 

Camp started out on Friday afternoon where the older campers put their nerves to the test with the climbing tower and zipline while the younger campers put their teamwork skills to good use with the low-ropes challenge course.  That night we had a crazy dance where K*lo and her glow-in-the-dark heart shirt led us the conga after an awesome campfire where we heard some great stories and of course had smores.

Saturday morning the older campers climbed into the trees for the high ropes course that had them going between different elements.  While they were swinging around like monkeys (including Dr. Garabedian) the younger ones made buttons and birdhouses in the Olympic Village where we had a special visit by the dog therapists.  There were also basketball and dodgeball games going on.  Inside, Nancy was busy introducing Beats and Rhythms Campers to Foods of The World.  Boy, there was just no stopping us!  After lunch we had a psychology session with board-certified counselors.  Then off to the water we went.  There were canoes, canoe races, and swimming as well as archery and hiking for those who wanted a little nature.  Saturday night we had a little friendly competition between cabins that was officially judged by the Olympic Committee.  Awards for that were handed out at the campfire so we didn’t have to wait too long to see who won the gold.  After all that excitement we were ready for the movie and popcorn that followed but what was the best was the lightening storm we saw through the windows. 

Sunday morning it was raining so we didn’t get to do the hike or scavenger hunt but that was okay because we were pretty tired from so much fun.  We didn’t mind sleeping in at all.  By the time we got all our stuff packed and down to where the buses were it was time to say our goodbyes.  So long Beats and Rhythms 2010 and hello 2011!