Remembering Camp

Last summer we hosted our first ASB Dazzling Day Camp. There were 20 attendees throughout the week at our Evergreen Ranch in Bend. We learned about becoming everlasting encouragers while experiencing the great outdoors in Bend. From creating cool crafts, to a visit to the Caves and a field trip to Crystal Peak Youth Ranch in Tumalo, to our great games day and campfire, camp was a dream come true for many.

Here are some memories from Markayla, a 6th grader at Cascade Middle School... "At camp I remember all the activities that I did with games and making stuff. The end was very fun when we played Capture the Flag and when we all went around the camp fire. We made tie-dye shirts and cool binders and also cool crosses. It was fun to get to go in the water!"

Why Do You Serve as a Big Buddy?

This is my second year being a Big Buddy for the ASB program and I have LOVED every minute of it! It has definately taught me to open up and be more of a kid at heart, yet still be responsible with younger girls. I love meeting new people and the interaction that comes with it. I am so blessed to be in this amazing program and I encourage all girls who want to be in this growing experience to do it!!!

Kelli - Summit High School

First Meeting for 2007 - Buckingham

Today was our first ASB meeting for Buckingham Elementary school. Besides snack time, sharing and the homework session we discussed character virtues chosen by our teens to focus on this year... humility, patience, gentleness, passion, faith, and love.

We had just three Little Buddies attend this week but I am sure that next week the numbers will double! Four out of the six teen volunteers were able to make it today so we were well beyond our 1-to-1 ratio for the first get together. We started making our new name badge necklaces out of macrame yarn and beads - each bead symbolizing the virtues listed above as well as those we serve in ASB - God, youth, families, community and the world! Can't wait until next week! I love these girls!!!