Neighbor Stories: South Dakota 2016 (Continued)
DAY 5 As predicted, Day 5 started hot and the temperatures only continued to climb throughout the day reaching a high just under 100 degrees. Despite the heat, our team and the kids were primed for one last day of fun before we leave. With the clock ticking down toward zero, the Work Team (with the help of some of the younger members of our team) wrapped-up its various painting projects around the facility. The Food Team continued its amazing efforts providing a fabulous dinn
Neighbor Stories: South Dakota 2016 (Continued)
DAY 4 Another beautiful day in South Dakota. We know the hot weather is returning tomorrow, so we are going to really enjoy the final day of cool weather while it lasts. We also know that our days here in South Dakota this summer will be ending soon so we are going to soak-up every drop of the time we have left here. With our time here at Cheyenne River Youth Project running short, the Work Team hit the ground running today and knocked out a number of projects, including rep
Neighbor Stories: South Dakota 2016 (Continued)
DAY 3 Another beautiful day on the Cheyenne River Indian Reservation with highs in the mid-80s and lows in the low 60s. After 2 days of hard work, we are really hitting our stride with great work from all of the teams and great fellowship within our team and with our friends at CRYP. After spending the first few days in the Art Park, the Work Team shifted gears to painting projects, with one group cleaning and power washing the entrance to the Teen Center, while another group
Neighbor Stories: South Dakota 2016 (Continued)
DAY 2 Our second day at CRYP began with a bright sunrise, a cool breeze out of the southeast, a warm cup of coffee and a plate full of biscuits and gravy. Following breakfast we split into teams with each team focusing on a different task. The Work Team headed out to the Art Park to continue preparations for the Red Can Graffiti Jam. The Activities Team began preparations for the kids activities for the day based on the movie "Tangled". The Food Team began preparing chili for
Neighbor Stories: South Dakota 2016
One of the highlights for everyone working with the SWAMP-IN Team each summer is organizing and sending groups of families and friends to Eagle Butte, South Dakota to work with our neighbors at the Cheyenne River Youth Project. In 2016, the SWAMP-IN Team is organizing and sending 6 such groups consisting of folks from a number of different churches and organizations including Zion Lutheran Church (Harvester, Missouri), Trinity Lutheran Church (Troy, Missouri), Holy Cross Lut
