The devotionals the YCLs gave later that night touched on the Snow White theme of poison apples. What is our own personal poison apple? What is our challenge, our temptation, our weakness, our struggle? What do we do to overcome it? They did a great job and at the end shared a caramel apple lollipop with each girl that had attached the message, "Don't let your weaknesses lick you!"
This was one of my favorite parts. At the end of the spiritual portion of the night, we all went outside and crossed arms. We sang together, "Walk Tall, You're a Daughter of God." It was beautiful. Then one girl said a prayer and we closed that portion of the evening.
Here is what we did, though:
Level 1: BFF Night -- we had little pedicure kits for them from the dollar store. They did each other's hair, painted nails, laughed and got to know each other. Since this level are our little newbies, and a little homesick, this was perfect for them.
Level 2: Outdoor Games -- they played volleyball in the dark with a glow volleyball, wore glow bracelets around their wrists and necklaces and choreographed dances in the dark. Pretty funny.
Level 3: Orienteering Treasure Hunt -- since 3rd levels have to certify in orienteering, they went on a treasure hunt with their compasses. I believe they found a treat and a treasure box full of ring pops.
Level 4: Hayride/Stargazing -- these girls got to go on a hayride while we were supposed to track the stars and find the big/little dipper (they are supposed to certify in this). Unfortunately, nature did not cooperate and it clouded over. So instead I gave them a presentation with a poster board my daughter had made for a school project with all the constellations. Then we went on the hayride and told funny and scary stories! Always be ready to improvise!
