Fall 2009 newsletter - Rehoboth Christian School

6 th Graders Retreat to Broken ArrowBright and early on Thursday morning, September 11 th , allRehoboth 6 th graders boarded a big, yellow bus and headedfor the hills. Well, actually, they headed to the annual6 th grade get-away to the Broken Arrow Bible Camp inVanderwagen, New Mexico.Excitement filled that crowded bus as they rumbled upthe mountain for a special time of fun, fellowship and spiritualnourishment. Their destination was Broken Arrow, an authenticChristian camp complete with cabins, a chapel, climbing walls, andan abundance of beauty amidst the rocks, pines, and sagebrush.Two days of recreation and spiritual growth activitieswere tightly planned. There were outdoor and indoor games, rockclimbing, a rope course, mixers, devotions, a talent show, and fun,food and free time. There were a dozen parents who volunteered toaccompany and supervise with the kids, as well as teachers NoellEngbers, Nick Donkersloot, Jim Holwerda, Dorothy and PeteGoudzwaard, and Mary Ippel.A highlight for the kids was a surprise provided by AstridGonzaga’s parents in celebration of their daughter’s 12 th birthdaywhich occurred during the retreat. They actually had an ice-creamman and his truck drive up the mountain and give the kids anythingtheir sweet-tooths desired. Needless to say, there was joy in thecamp!Coming back that Friday, the kids were exhausted, and theadults even more so, but all were happy. When the kids were polledabout their favorite activity, the general consensus was the “WolfPack” game where they got to run around in “packs” in the dark andhowl like wolves, scaring each other: And, the least favorite activity?Ballroom dancing!When asked what they would do to make the retreat better,they unanimously announced, “Stay longer!”11