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“Deal Or No Deal”

All teams had the opportunity to play a game of “Deal Or No Deal” in the mess hall this afternoon.  The 26 suitcase values ranged from 1 point to 2000 points.  Each team’s final score will be added to the overall scores for Saturday’s awards ceremony. And the results are: 1.  Green — 1450 2.  Purple — 1350 3. …

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Canoe Heats Have Been Run…

Thursday is the long-awaited canoe heats and Lake Shakamak was buzzing with activity throughout the afternoon.  Teams competed in pairs to maneuver through an aquatic obstacle course complete with 1 minute bonuses and 30 second penalties.  The quickest time wins. And the results are: 1. Orange — 16:54:13 2.  Purple — 18:21:28 3.  Navy — 18:40:31 4.  Lime —…

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The Troops Have Been Deployed

This afternoon, the troops were deployed at MSC for the ever-so-popular Air Raid competition in the upper sports field.  With plenty of mud from the heavy storms during the night last night, it was certainly a muddy battle. And the team rankings are: 1.  Orange — 406 2.  Purple — 362 3.  Navy — 334 4.  Blue — 290…

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And the Craft Winners Are…

Now that crafts are completed — all the chalkboards have been decorated and the team tote bags are finished– the official craft judges have spoken.  And the winners are: Individual Craft (chalkboard): 1.  Avery McPherson (Orange) 2.  Savannah Harris (Silver) 3.  Levi Biddle (Hunter) Team Craft (canvas tote bag): 1.  Lime 2.  Purple 3.  Red 4.  Green 5.  Gold 6. …

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…Crafting Arrowheads

And campers also got to craft their very own arrowhead! Website: https://www.midwestsummercamp.com Blog Signup: https://www.midwestsummercamp.com/blog Text Alerts: text “@msc4kids” to “81010” Email: allthingsmsc@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/msccamp Instagram: @allthingsmsc

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…Archery…

Campers and staff also had the opportunity to hone their archery skills this morning. ————————————————————– Website: https://www.midwestsummercamp.com Blog Signup: https://www.midwestsummercamp.com/blog Text Alerts: text “@msc4kids” to “81010” Email: allthingsmsc@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/msccamp Instagram: @allthingsmsc

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Tomahawk Throwing

Security guard Ken Evans taught campers how to throw tomahawks this morning… ———————————————————————————————– Website: https://www.midwestsummercamp.com Blog Signup: https://www.midwestsummercamp.com/blog Text Alerts: text “@msc4kids” to “81010” Email: allthingsmsc@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/msccamp Instagram: @allthingsmsc

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“The Camp That Built Me”

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Thursday Morning Bible Class — “Be Strong: 24/7”

Sports director Greg King led all the campers in a Bible class on being strong 24/7 this morning: —————————— Joshua 1:1-9: Children of Israel had to wander in the wilderness for 40 years. Joshua led the people, but it wasn’t always an easy task. We encourage others when we tell them to “Be Strong.” God recognized that Joshua was…

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Thursday Theme — “Be Strong: 24/7”

Hunter team captain Craig Howell introduced our daily theme this morning at flagpole:  “Be Strong: 24/7.” —————————- It is easy to BE STRONG at camp, but not always easy when we are back home, out in the world, outside of the “camp bubble.”  We need to rely on camp friends to help us through life as we strive for…

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