Tuesday, August 25, 2009

Basketball Camp 2009


For the past 6 years, young men from our Son's of the King group have participated in a three day "basketball camp" to kick off the Son's of the King program. During these three days, the boys not only learn basketball skills, but also discover what it means to live a life of integrity and honor for the Lord.

This year, our group of 12 boys was more diverse than ever before. Several of our boys have participated in the camp in the past, but many of our new Son's of the King members are not only are "newbies" to the program, but are also new to the sport of basketball! Five of the young men moved to the United States from Africa within the last 2 years where soccer is their sport of choice (I had to laugh when I heard one of the coaches say..."now boys lets make sure we don't kick the basketballs okay").

It was a great week and a lot of fun to watch the boys get to know each other and form relationships with their coaches. Thanks so much to coaches Charles Neville, DeMarco Coleman and Tyler Bannister for making the week such as success!



Monday, August 24, 2009

KAA Recap!


We have been back from KAA for roughly a month now, and I promise we have been going non-stop since (hence the reason we haven't blogged about the many events we have had in the last month!!). Please accept our apologies, and enjoy (hopefully) a more consistent blog schedule!

KAA was amazing this year! In fact, every staff member agreed it was our best year yet. The kids had a blast and built deep relationships with fellow campers, counselors and camp leadership. While we could share about a hundred stories with you that would make you laugh and possibly cry...we thought you would enjoy seeing pictures instead! Thank you to everyone who supported us both financially and through prayer...this experience would not have been possible without you!