Written by:   Eileen DanielsCamp-O-Lot. Where Dreams Begin - by Eileen Daniels

The following are the activities, and themes we used at Camp-a-lot girl's camp

Daily Themes and Destiny Topics
Monday - Swords and Stones, Hero's & Thrones - destiny focused on Heroes
Tuesday - Princesses of Potential - We talked about the potential we each have and the divine qualities we have inherited.
Wednesday - Slaying the Dragon. Conquering the Foe - Destiny focused on slaying the dragon's in our life.
Thursday - Prince if Peace. Our Royal Heritage - The Savior was the focus of destiny
Friday - Return with Honor - We talked about being an honorable person.

Welcome - To officially transform camp into Camp-a-Lot, we did a very cute skit.  Hockotus Pockotus Merlin style.

Knighting Ceremony - We had an official royal ceremony to make the JC'S knights.  As we did so, we spotlighted each of the girls so everyone could get to know them better.  They received a royal sward (plastic version with ribbons tied to the handle).

Coronation. Princesses on Parade - Each ward chose someone who was comfortable hamming it up on stage to be their contestant.  We gave them a bag of misc. items and the wards had one hour and a half to come up with a costume, hairstyle, talent, and embellished resume of their contestant.  We had a master of Ceremonies, commercials (each ward did one of these) We even had a production number!  During the day, the girls had made hennins.  We put on the music from Swan Princess, Princesses on Parade, and the girls danced up and down the isles of the amphitheater.  All contestants received some kind of award.  This activity was so funny.

Towne Fair - We asked each of the wards to come up with a medieval type game or activity that could be done in the meadow.  The girls were able to wander, and choose which activities they wanted to do.  There were tug-a-wars, jousting events, etc.  The girl's favorite was a photo stop. The stake leaders had someone draw a princess and a dragon etc. with the faces cut out.  The girls could stand behind with their faces poking through and have their picture taken.

Royal Ball - Everyone received an official invitation to the Royal Ball. One of our stake leaders taught some line dances.  It is amazing how much fun you can have dancing without any guys!

Royal Feast and Closing Ceremonies - Our visiting stake and ward leaders  were treated to a royal feast, and a slide show.  We also enjoyed a speaker.

Flags - Each ward was asked to come up with a name for their castle (cabin), and a motto.  Then they made a flag to represent these things.  We gave them the instruction so the flags would be similar.  It was amazing to see what they came up with.
Eileen Daniels