On Saturday, April 13, thirty-seven campers experienced The Seasons at Cape Henlopen State Park where they participated in the 47^th annual Younger Member Weekend!  Campers gathered for registration where they were greeted by Mother Nature, Matison Smith and the Wind, Kyle Morris.  The Winter, Spring, Summer and Fall people proceeded to dorms where they were greeted by their Voice and Echo leaders as well as the Natural Disasters – class teachers for the weekend.  After orientation and icebreakers, groups rotated to four educational and fun classes.   Group themed crafts were made; Science class learned a variety of experiments related to each season, Recreation Class included fun and interactive seasonal sports; and Community Service class made homemade bee hotels.  There was time for free recreation, relaxing and a walk on the beach.  After a delicious dinner prepared by chaperones and leaders, the groups headed to the Solar System (Council Circle) and later the Dance/Party.  Campers enjoyed dancing and spending time with new friends and yummy snacks!  After reflections of the day, campers returned to the dorms and preparation for bed.

On Sunday, campers packed gear, cleaned the dorms and headed to breakfast.  Chaperones again had done a great job with the meal preparation.   Everyone enjoyed breakfast and morning reflections.  After a scavenger hunt and relay games, parents arrived to transport campers home.

Special thanks to: Mother Nature (One Voice):  Matison Smith and The Wind (song leader):  Kyle Morris, Group Leaders:  Winter, Brittany Carpenter and Zane Adams, Spring, Jacob Maske and Trey Lodge, Summer, Madison Rice and Diamond Carmona and Fall, Zach Adams and Destiny Carmona; Craft Class: Sarah Krajewski and Diamond Carmona; Recreation: Wesley DeFord and Trey Lodge; Science Class: Destiny Carmona and Zane Adams;  Nurse:  Jacalyn Bradley; Chaperones:  Jodie Gravenor, Jennie Bradley, Stan Bradley, Heather Taylor, John Tomeski, Kaleb Scott and Jill Jackson. Everyone involved in the planning and implementation of this weekend should be proud of a job well done.  It was an exciting weekend for all! Photos can be found on the Delaware 4-H Flickr site!