The SAIL Muleshoe Bend Campout of October 10-12, 2025 began with a sundown worship, with stories read aloud by some of the Pathfinders. After tents were set up we headed out on a night hike and spent some time to gaze at the night sky, accompanied by a loud chorus of crickets. Then it was off to bed. Some of the staff opted to sleep in the open air under the stars and bright spotlight of the moon.
Sabbath morning as the girls cooked breakfast, one of the farm fresh eggs that was cracked open produced a double yolk which in turn produced Pathfinders cracking jokes about frying eyeballs! After the boys did kitchen cleanup duty it was time for a morning hike punctuated by rest stops for bat and bird stories in keeping with our theme for the year.
Back at camp, church worship service started with lots of singing followed by several Bible story skits organized by the senior unit and ended with a mission story. After lunch a TLT led out in teaching the Red Alert Honor and as the afternoon heat began to subside, we headed out on another hike by the lakeshore. We saw Killdeer running along the water’s edge, Red-tailed hawks soaring on the breeze while two Egyptian geese kept a cautious distance on the water and flocks of egrets kept rising from the marshy areas. The most exciting find was a small checkered garter snake who tried its best to hide in the debris, but our determined and resourceful Pathfinders caught him, held, stroked and admired him before releasing him back to his home. After some games and dinner, it was showtime with glow lights until everyone headed to bed.
Sunday morning the boys flipped beautifully browned pancakes complete with chocolate chips, then the senior unit was off to learn how to navigate with map and compass while the junior unit made plaster casts of animal and bird prints. After a final sweep of the campsites to pick up trash it was time to go home. Asked about favorite memories of the weekend, the double-yoked egg and the snake were favorites, and hiking merited mention as well.
Sabbath morning as the girls cooked breakfast, one of the farm fresh eggs that was cracked open produced a double yolk which in turn produced Pathfinders cracking jokes about frying eyeballs! After the boys did kitchen cleanup duty it was time for a morning hike punctuated by rest stops for bat and bird stories in keeping with our theme for the year.
Back at camp, church worship service started with lots of singing followed by several Bible story skits organized by the senior unit and ended with a mission story. After lunch a TLT led out in teaching the Red Alert Honor and as the afternoon heat began to subside, we headed out on another hike by the lakeshore. We saw Killdeer running along the water’s edge, Red-tailed hawks soaring on the breeze while two Egyptian geese kept a cautious distance on the water and flocks of egrets kept rising from the marshy areas. The most exciting find was a small checkered garter snake who tried its best to hide in the debris, but our determined and resourceful Pathfinders caught him, held, stroked and admired him before releasing him back to his home. After some games and dinner, it was showtime with glow lights until everyone headed to bed.
Sunday morning the boys flipped beautifully browned pancakes complete with chocolate chips, then the senior unit was off to learn how to navigate with map and compass while the junior unit made plaster casts of animal and bird prints. After a final sweep of the campsites to pick up trash it was time to go home. Asked about favorite memories of the weekend, the double-yoked egg and the snake were favorites, and hiking merited mention as well.
Junior Unit Report
Last weekend, the SAILs returned to their usual first campout spot, Muleshoe Bend Park. When they arrived and stepped onto the grass, they were met with countless stickers. We sat down at a bench and began reading some stories for worship. After setting up the tents, some staff chose to sleep outside while others did not.
Saturday morning started with the girls cooking breakfast. We enjoyed fresh croissant egg sandwiches, and some even got a double yolked egg. After breakfast, the boys cleaned up, and we all went out for a hike, stopping every mile or so to hear stories about bats and birds.
After we returned to camp and took a quick water break, we found a shady spot and began worship. We sang songs, shared stories, performed skits, and had a great time. After lunch, the TLTs guided everyone through the Red Alert Honor. Later, we hiked near the lakeshore, where we spotted interesting animals and tracks, and even found a baby snake. Despite its attempts to escape, our Pathfinders caught it and safely released it. We ended the evening with games, dinner, and glow sticks before going to bed.
On Sunday morning, after breakfast, the Seniors learned how to navigate using maps and compasses while the Juniors explored the lakeshore to find and cast animal tracks. After taking down the tents and cleaning the campsite, it was time to head home. We all left with fun memories and new experiences.
Last weekend, the SAILs returned to their usual first campout spot, Muleshoe Bend Park. When they arrived and stepped onto the grass, they were met with countless stickers. We sat down at a bench and began reading some stories for worship. After setting up the tents, some staff chose to sleep outside while others did not.
Saturday morning started with the girls cooking breakfast. We enjoyed fresh croissant egg sandwiches, and some even got a double yolked egg. After breakfast, the boys cleaned up, and we all went out for a hike, stopping every mile or so to hear stories about bats and birds.
After we returned to camp and took a quick water break, we found a shady spot and began worship. We sang songs, shared stories, performed skits, and had a great time. After lunch, the TLTs guided everyone through the Red Alert Honor. Later, we hiked near the lakeshore, where we spotted interesting animals and tracks, and even found a baby snake. Despite its attempts to escape, our Pathfinders caught it and safely released it. We ended the evening with games, dinner, and glow sticks before going to bed.
On Sunday morning, after breakfast, the Seniors learned how to navigate using maps and compasses while the Juniors explored the lakeshore to find and cast animal tracks. After taking down the tents and cleaning the campsite, it was time to head home. We all left with fun memories and new experiences.
Senior Unit Report
On October 10th, the SAIL Pathfinders headed out to Muleshoe Bend to have their first campout of the year. While the senior unit was missing some members, they still made worship fun with reading stories.
Saturday morning the girls were on breakfast duty and chose to actually switch Sunday and Saturday’s breakfasts, eating croissant egg sandwiches, also finding a double yolked egg! Shortly after one of the missing senior unit members re-joined the club on the campout.
During the day the club headed out on a hiking trail for a quick 3 miler, performing well on the hike and staying hydrated. After the hike the club gathered under a tree to sing songs, and perform skits to teach the story of how Jesus rose Lazarus from the dead. After the boys cooked some good spaghetti for lunch, the TLTs helped guide the club through the Red Alert Honor, learning what to do in emergency situations. Afterwards we hiked near the shore, discovering beheaded fish, baby snakes and even wild trucks stuck in the mud. At night the Pathfinders enjoyed games organized by one of the staff, had dinner, and played with cool glow sticks.
Sunday morning the boys cooked pancakes, seniors learned how to navigate and properly use compasses and the juniors cast animal tracks that were along the shore. After this the club packed up tents got things ready and made our way home.
On October 10th, the SAIL Pathfinders headed out to Muleshoe Bend to have their first campout of the year. While the senior unit was missing some members, they still made worship fun with reading stories.
Saturday morning the girls were on breakfast duty and chose to actually switch Sunday and Saturday’s breakfasts, eating croissant egg sandwiches, also finding a double yolked egg! Shortly after one of the missing senior unit members re-joined the club on the campout.
During the day the club headed out on a hiking trail for a quick 3 miler, performing well on the hike and staying hydrated. After the hike the club gathered under a tree to sing songs, and perform skits to teach the story of how Jesus rose Lazarus from the dead. After the boys cooked some good spaghetti for lunch, the TLTs helped guide the club through the Red Alert Honor, learning what to do in emergency situations. Afterwards we hiked near the shore, discovering beheaded fish, baby snakes and even wild trucks stuck in the mud. At night the Pathfinders enjoyed games organized by one of the staff, had dinner, and played with cool glow sticks.
Sunday morning the boys cooked pancakes, seniors learned how to navigate and properly use compasses and the juniors cast animal tracks that were along the shore. After this the club packed up tents got things ready and made our way home.
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