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A day at CR4TS
 
back at you
 
getting the balloon ready

 

 

Camp Reach for the Sky (CR4TS) is a camp for kids and teens who are currently battling or are survivors of cancer. The week long camp allows the kids and teens to do some rock climbing, horse back riding, crafting, swimming and a balloon ride just to name a few of the activities. They have fun and that's what counts.

 
a wheelchair accessable basket
 
getting ready to fill up with cool air
 
the captain checking the top flaps
 
now the hot air.....turn up the heat and noise!
 
the balloon, doing what it does best
 
hey man, hang on!
 
ready to fly
 
getting ready for lift off
 
in the air
 
lots of pictures were taken
 
hanging out
 
more pictures to get printed later
 
smiles are a little easier today
 
that was cool
 
right on
 
teaching a new pilot
 
happy group
 
members of cabin 4b looking on
 
the weight exchange
 
some of the best camp counselors in the world
 
and the best campers
 
another group gets ready
 
think they're having a good time?
 
it was the perfect morning
 
and everyone got a turn..........
 
..........even me
 
making sure the floor was solid
 
view from inside the basket
 
and later on in the day, the campers were able to print their pictures make posters, calendars, cards, even put their favorite picture on a t-shirt
 
selecting the right pictures
 
the cabin group shot
 
they taught the grown-ups a thing or two
 
too many projects to keep count and it didnt matter

 

 

YMCA camp

Julian, Ca

August 2008
COMMENTS
Noe said at 10:17 p.m. on Aug 15, 2008:
Wow... great time, a lot of fun! Nice tabblo Jude =)
AliDar said at 11:12 p.m. on Aug 15, 2008:
Yeah, I'd be making sure the floor was solid too, .. solidly on the ground! <G> I admire you doing this; you have a good heart Jude, and the photos you took, and the captions you've written speak to me just as much about that as it tells me how great the day was. Love the shot of the captain checking the flags. Great tab, and good on you!
Jerii said at 12:47 a.m. on Aug 16, 2008:
This is wonderful! These kids need all the fun times they can get. You've captured this beautifully.
Wildthing said at 4:31 a.m. on Aug 16, 2008:
Wonderful organization. Nice shots of these young fighters enjoying themselves, given quality time-out from their battle to regain health.
Moabjeeper said at 7:41 a.m. on Aug 16, 2008:
Super
Tigerdba74 said at 8:24 a.m. on Aug 16, 2008:
Whats a great Cause.....Thx for sharing these special moments!....Beautiful!
Emmabro said at 9:25 a.m. on Aug 16, 2008:
brilliant cause !!! lovely action shots ...great tabblo :-)
YorkJodi said at 9:58 a.m. on Aug 16, 2008:
What a neat experience for these kids... we have nothing like that here... I admire you for your work with them... and your photos & story was excellent... I dream of going up in a hot air balloon someday... ;)
Pkeener said at 10:27 a.m. on Aug 16, 2008:
Jude and what a great experience for you, too! Excellent tabblo, Jude. you must feel so wonderful being a part of this endeavor. Love the floor hot in the balloon and all the smiles everywhere. Make a Stand, indeed. you do it everyday, Jude.
Lifequest22 said at 11:27 a.m. on Aug 16, 2008:
this is fantastic JUDE.... It's great to see HP giving to the community in such a big way--especially for kids that are having it so tough.
Tishfish said at 12:59 p.m. on Aug 16, 2008:
These kids are much braver than I. These are great shots ! ! ! ! ! Love to see the kids having fun.
DocEna said at 4:28 p.m. on Aug 16, 2008:
This is such a nice work and thanks for sharing these wonderful moments...great pics...
Leftofcenter said at 11:26 p.m. on Aug 16, 2008:
Yes, it looks like everyone had a great time, you captured the "bond", people who need people are the luckiest people.. don't know about that hot air balloon, colorful but ... scary!! :)
21-gramm said at 9:04 a.m. on Aug 17, 2008:
great! really air art and air life!
Dyowi said at 10:53 a.m. on Aug 17, 2008:
Great captured moments!
JenksBlack said at 11:22 p.m. on Aug 17, 2008:
Wow, wonderful photos of a wonderful event - for everything that they have been through, it is nice to see those beautiful smiling faces.
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