Today we had a fantastic time getting up, out, and moving with Hoop It Up. We learned how to use hula hoops and how our body benifits from exercise and movement. The kids had a great time with this very interactive presentation.

From the tiny mice and scurrying lizards to a mountain lion and a big horn sheep. Here’s the wildlife that live in the unique lands of both the high and low desert.

Hudson’s interpretation of a high mountain.

What fun it was to see the little ones make their morning walk to the big campus and see their faces glow as they saw the big bounce house. They all worked really hard at climbing, crawling and making their way threw the corn maze, many of them enjoyed the challenge of bouncing, jumping and finding their way out.

“Yes;” in some parts of the world summer can be cold and there are animals, plants and people that live and enjoy the cold, cold water and weather. That is what we read and learn on week 3. We are learning to listen and do by using rhythm sticks and the music CD by Hap Palmer. The children are getting really good at listening, following request, count the taps and keeping the beats.

These Art activities kept the children entertained, yarn on a stick, “How Clever”.Making animal prints by rubbing crayons on paper with forest animal stencils. They are inspired to find bible stories that we read and enjoy these week.

Is there a better way to close out the first week of the second summer session then a bouncy house and water play?? The answer is “no,” there is not. We have had a BLAST jumping and splashing our way through the day!

God has blessed us with an amazing summer! From the weather to the activities, each day has been a wonderful adventure. Today we had the pleasure of gathering together to worship the Lord as a group in Chapel. We had a fantastic time singing songs and delving into the Word of God. Our focus for today’s Chapel was on the obedience of Jesus in the face of temptation from Matthew 4:1-11, Jesus in the Desert. We learned that God is always there to help us and that we can carry God’s word in our heart to help us make good choices when we are tempted to do the wrong things.

This week’s Bible Verse:

“God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out.” 1 Cor. 10:13