Thirty-one bright and happy girls participated in our Franciscan Girls' Camp, June 29 - July 1, in Assisi Park on the St. Francis Convent grounds.  Under bright, sunny skies, the Sisters opened camp with the girls naming their tents, followed by prayer and blessing of each tent.  A variety of activities included  painting tee-shirts, journal-decorating, dramatizing stories of Saints Francis and Clare, presentations and discussions on self esteem, water, our great resource, and prayer, kept the campers involved all day long and into the evening. We ended  the day with interactive games, smores, Sisters sharing their vocation  stories with prayer and reflection around the campfire. 

The activities made for three full days; the campers were also allowed time for play, journaling and "tent time" with their friends.  When the bell rang for meals, the campers wasted  no time in lining up for the mouth-watering food  prepared over an open fire by camper chef, Sister Sharon Fitzpatrick and  her assistant, Sister Maurita Bernet. 

Attendees who participated in the Franciscan Girls' Camp were from Bowlus, Avon, Clarissa, Little Falls, St. Cloud, Perham, Underwood, Long Lake, Rice, Brainerd, Ramsey, Fort Ripley, Minneapolis, St. Joseph, Cold Spring, Otsego, Cambridge, Waite Park, Ramsey, Elk River, Pierz, Isanti and Golden Valley. 

Many Sisters, some employees and a few young women assisted with the camp. The Sisters found  it a wonderful experience to be with the campers, who were so responsive. In turn, the campers described their time together with words such as "awesome," "prayerful," "feeling closer to God," "fabulous," "fun", "memorable," and "an unforgettable experience!" 

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