Surprise, surprise, surprise!

It was a bit eerie walking down to camp at 5:00AM to hide the clues this past Wednesday, but looking back, it was all worth it. The chiefs were unaware of the day's scheduled activity, but by 9:30AM they were all buzzing with excitement. They gathered into the camp office and were given their instructions and first clues. They all chose to accept the mission and they were off to their groups. Eight groups (2 Braves, 3 Apache, Iroquois, Sioux, and Teens) set out around 10:00AM on the very first Camp Phoenix Scavenger Hunt.
We didn't know quite how it would turn out, but after a few minutes, groups started appearing in the building looking for clues. Outside, other groups ran across the fields and ducked back down to camp looking for other clues. It was a sight to see! We had no idea who was in the lead or how long it would take the groups, but when the smoke finally cleared, the Sioux camp rang the bell in the Camp Office, and declared VICTORY!

The rest of the groups were close behind and it took a little less than an hour to complete the hunt. Thank you Julie and Eric for helping to plan it out. The Sioux will receive a pizza party today for their efforts. CONGRATS SIOUX! GREAT JOB to all of the other groups who displayed teamwork and responsibility during the event. We are glad you had a great time.

The game is afoot!

That's not a clue...it's a ring-ding!

Campers run down a clue.

Campers hunting clues with a clever counselor.

The Sioux are victorious!