The Firs

We have been the middle school coordinators for CARE for most of the time that we've been at Woodstock. Last year we were a bit too busy to put much time into it. This year we're still really busy, but we've got things figured out a little better, so we've been able to get several community and environmental service activities going for the students. Last weekend, we took a group up to the Firs--a local orphanage at the top of the hill. The walk was long, but the view across the valley was very nice.

We spent lots of time simply interacting with the boys at the orphanage. We started with "Giants, Wizards, and Elves." This is essentially rock, paper, scissors for a big group.

We then split up into groups with the younger boys working to have a paper airplane competition.

The older boys played socc...er...football.

We did do much at the Firs, but it was a great opportunity for our students to interact with the community and see how some of those less fortunate have found joy even in difficult circumstances. We're excited to go back soon.

Dave and Beth