BENSON - The community of Benson held a successful summer camp during the week of July 31-Aug. 4, ending with a water gun battle and pizza party on Aug. 4.
Many games were played at the Benson Hall, such as waiting for Kaylee, British bulldog, octopus, four corners, green light/red light, tag, dodge ball and capture the flag, and the youths enjoyed indoor crafts by making paper snakes, paper flowers, and wooden airplanes with clothespins and popsicle sticks. They also had fun making their own ice cream sundaes.
Wooden signs were supplied by Out-of-the Woods With Vanessa. The attendees enjoyed painting the wooden signs and creating a sign with their name on it and a suncatcher.
The Saskatchewan Roughriders were asked to attend for a sports day but had other commitments, so they sent footballs and sunglasses, which were enjoyed by the kids.
Also, the youths managed to sneak over to the playground only a couple times due to the excessive heat. They had lots of fun at the playground equipment, the outdoor kitchen, caterpillar, swings and the sandbox, and they played basketball and outdoor hockey
The Benson Culture and Recreation Board would like to thank Community Initiatives Fund and Sask Lotteries for funding which provided the opportunity for the children of Benson to enjoy a summer camp-like experience.
