Pathfinders Have Successful Campout in Ruidoso, NM

The El Paso Flames Pathfinder Club had a successful campout in Ruidoso, NM, September 22-24, 2010. Over the course of the camping skills weekend they were able to complete the equivalent of two months worth of classwork that brings them closer to becoming invested in their respective classes.  “The kids as well as the teachers worked hard!” says Chris Clapp, the director of the club.

It was the largest campout yet for the club which has seen growth every year since it began back in 2007.  With about 50 people attending, it was a far cry from the 4 that went on the first club campout in February of 2008.

The speaker for the weekend was Andrew Spooner, pastor of the Alamogordo and Ruidoso (New Mexico) churches.  Pastor Andrew spoke on peer pressure, using the story of Daniel as an illustration.

The kitchen staff whipped up some amazing food during the campout.  The hard-working kitchen director, Prospil Liwanag, along with her husband Pastor Rodel Liwanag, and Dioni and Norma Rivera created a culinary experience not seen before on an El Paso Flames campout.  “The Asian food on Friday night was delicious”, said Albert Juarez.

For more information about the club, visit their website at http://flames.epcentral.org.

Click here to see more pictures from the campout.