Well...we made breakfast for the kids (scrambled eggs, hashed browns, fruit salad, cinnamon toast, and juice). One of the kids came down and helped us with breakfast.

After everyone ate, they had quiet time. All the craft ideas (I'd brought animal pics and crayons, and toothpicks/marshmallows) got trumped. It seems that one of the kids had tried to run away the night before, and the entire group was on a kind of "lock down."

We were gently encouraged to leave and let the kids work out their problems with their counselors.

One interesting thing...we had 8-10 year olds and their maturity ranges varied widely. The kids were really sweet and we spent breakfast telling jokes and riddles. I'd love to go back another time, under better and less rushed circumstances.

Thanks to Lil and Wyndhy for the great ideas...I *will* use them in the future.

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