Pizza and Games night at Calvin

Hello again, 

So, after the Cadet-o-rama, it was home for a nap and then off to Calvin for our annual pizza and games night. 

We hold this once a year, and different people come out each time.  

This year we had about 37 ish, which is a nice number. 

Pics below. 

Enjoy : ) !! 

The event started at 6 p.m. 

I arrived JUST in time with the pizza's as there was a bit of a snafu with the pizza company, but all worked out.  

The group is waiting patiently for us to get the food out : ) 

Let the pizza devouring begin : ) 

We had 5 different types.  

Along with some veggies and dip and drinks.  

And then the games came out. 

So many different kinds.  This is a very different game of CLUE than I was used to.  

A game of Ticket to Ride also happened.  

Never heard of this one, nor do I remember what it's called.  

And then there was this group of four who decided that fellowshipping was as good as gaming.  

I'm all for it : ).  

Not sure what this one was either, but it was enjoyed.  

The game of life. 

I played Apples to Apples eventually and we all had a great time.  

Until next year. 

D.V. 

2025 Cadet o rama

Greetings again, one and all who follow this blog periodically.  

I was asked to attend this year's Cadet-o-rama with David, as, for some unknown reason, all the OTHER counsellors were unable to attend.  : ) 

It was a privilege to step in and help out. 

Below are some pics and comments.  

Enjoy !!  : ) 

This year's Cadet-o-rama was held in Brockville.  

We took 6 boys with us.   

At 9:30 a.m., the different cadres? Sp.  gathered in the gym for opening exercises.  

Then we were let loose to play different games. 

Like Gaga Ball

some sort of fish game : ) 

And dodgeball.  

A Bible verse game

You had to find the verse in the Bible that was mentioned

Then find it at that table waaaayyyy down there and bring it back.  

Rest time for the boys between games. : ) 

We played tic-tac-toe 

And a hammer and nail game.  First team to hammer the nail all the way into the wood wins.  

Then we had lunch. 

Pizza, hot dogs and juice.  

Enough to get the boys to the finish line :) 

There were two vending machines, and I tell you, they were THE most popular item at this cadet o rama.  : ) 

After lunch, the highlight of the day. 

Cub car races. 

Four tracks were set up.  

Some cadets helped out.  

Practice runs.   

And the races began. 

This is quite a sophisticated endeavour, let me tell you. 

Score keeping and yelling out 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place. 

It all gave me a headache, but the boys loved it!  

We didn't end up winning, but they had fun.  

And Luke, well he didn't care about not winning the races.  He wanted to place in the top three for car design, and guess what! 

He got 2nd!!! 

Congrat's Luke!! 

Mission accomplished.

We were done at 2:30 p.m. and headed home. 

It was a fun day overall. : )