Thursday at Hye Camp started off a little slow as we waited for the well water pump to be fixed. Getting ready in the morning took a little longer than usual and classes started later than normal. It was a chance to feel like we were all really at camp and all the campers did a great job working through the delays. It was early afternoon when we got word that the pump was running again and everyone rejoiced in hot, pressurized water. Surpazan led our morning service and Fr. Tavit offered his thoughts to the campers.
He related to everyone that the love for God in all of us would be shown in the work we do to serve God and our faith. He told a story of two brothers who’s father had asked them to plant seeds in the field. While one brother diligently worked as his father wished, the other chose to relax and satisfy his own desires. In the evening, when the father met with his boys, he could only see dirt on one brother and he knew what each had done. As with the brothers, the signs of our work following the word of God are evident in the way we live our lives.
After classes, in the afternoon, we held our annual cabin skit show. A variety of interesting and amusing skits were practiced ahead of time, and the show turned out great.
Matt Derbabian and Uncle Harry Kezelian, two of the longest tenured Hye Campers on staff, served as emcee of the event and kept the campers amused between skits. In the end, the judges gave first place to the 10 yr old girls cabin, with counselors Kristin Hovsepian and Lindsey Deirmenjian, for their unique ode to life at Hye Camp.
The evening concluded with a rotating schedule of free time and organized activities. Friday’s at Hye Camp are always different, always exciting, and always a lot of fun. Campers begin to organize and pack their cabins, and most of Hye Camp Olympics will take place. Another great session of Hye Camp is beginning to wind down, but not without a final flurry of activity.
