YDI Camp for the Day

A family in our homeschool co-op runs this Christian Youth Camp in the Allegheny Mountains, called Y.D. I. and invited the co-op to come for the day to try out their activities and enjoy the beautiful scenery. Ken took off work to go with us, but since Caleb hurt his arm, he and the girls went themselves, while the boys and I stayed home.


The camp is 280 acres of wildlife, with a meeting hall, cabins and the usual camp stuff. It's in Highland county, which is just beautiful.

A swing just off the path

One of the activities is a ropes course, you can see here the lines going among the trees. Neither of the girls had ever done this kinda thing.

First you get attached to safety wires and a harness.
Then you walk on a wire going up to a platform in the trees.

Once to the platform, you get attached to a wire suspended from the crossing wire and you let go and go for a quick ride down the mountain to a stopping platform. Lauren thought this was great fun. No fear.


Ken went next. He said the walking on the wire was the hardest and most heart thumping part.

They also did a little hiking, finding a winding creek and a dried up bed, full of interesting rocks and rock layers.

Another activity, that was a first for the girls was wall climbing. Again you get attached to safety ropes and have to climb up the wall and then walk yourself back down. Both girls gave this a try. Though one really had fun, the other well.......she was able to say she did it.

They also enjoyed a picnic, games and time with their friends. They had a good time and enjoyed getting to hang out with Daddy.