On August 16-18, Emily, Tillie, Ravis and I headed east on Highway 12 toward White Pass to Camp Prime Time on Clear Lake. Camp Prime Time is a camp dedicated to children with serious illnesses and disabilities and for the families. I got to tag along on this adventure!
This is inside our cabin! It was very comfortable, and the only downside was the lodge and bathrooms were uphill! We didn't spend much time in the cabin except for sleeping..we were kept busy..
This is the lodge at Camp Prime Time. The camp is run all summer long by volunteers. Each weekend a session for different types of childhood illnesses is held. The volunteers cook, serve, play...you name it they do it!
There was a playground right by our cabin! I was impressed at Ravis's ability on the monkey bars! He's all boy! I think Tillie has been teaching him! She has helped him in learning his numbers and letters too! She's a great big sister.
There is a treehouse at the camp that is handicapped accessible! It is quite nice!
Emily and the kids in the treehouse!
Inside the lodge waiting for a meal! Ravis is being a silly boy!
Before each meal the bell is rung. Tillie and her "boyfriend," Caleb got to ring it a few times. Also pictured is Skylar!
"Summer lovin' happened so fast, summer lovin' had me a blast!!" Tillie and Caleb! They were so cute...I have heard there was a marriage proposal too! Of course Tillie was flirting with a couple other boys, but Caleb was her favorite. They even went on a "date!"
The lodge has a new and large playroom! Lots of toys, ping pong, air hockey and all kinds of fun! Before and after meals was when we spent time in the playroom.
Camp Prime Time has its own boat too! We got to go for a ride and they even let the kids "drive" the boat. This is Skylar, Ravis and me!!
Here's Tillie at the helm!
Ravis was absolutely thrilled to drive! He is a truck, car, train, boat kind of boy! Anything that goes he loves!!
On Sunday before we left, the kids got to go horseback riding. When we were in Florida last year for Tillie's Make A Wish trip, Tillie got to ride a horse but Ravis was too young, so this year he got to ride! Yeah, the helmet is a little big! :)
On our way home we turned a corner and there was Mt. Rainier in all her glory! We had to stop and get some pictures! It was spectacular!!
This weekend was another wonderful break for families dealing with childhood illness. It's also a support system for the families. This year there were 4 families who have lost children to this horrible disease. Three of them just this year! It is a stark reminder that cancer and all childhood illnesses are horrible. We are blessed and so thankful that Tillie has done so well. Other kids have not been so fortunate. Emily and I were talking about this and she said she felt guilty that Tillie's treatment went so well and that she came through it! I talked with a couple other parents and there is a term called "survivor guilt." It's something that is very real. Emily had some good talks with other moms and got some good insight and made some new friends!
We can't say enough about the volunteers at Camp Prime Time who make this all possible! Here is a link to their website so you can read about it! There are so many organizations that are there just to support families going through childhood illnesses. There to support, encourage and to offer a time away from it all! These organizations are a major blessing to the families.
