Bee Busy at Bayview '10

From Aug. 2 until Aug. 13 this year, the Rev. Nina Pickerrell once again ran the summer camp called Bee Busy at Bayview in her yard at Bayview Mission. This year, both weeks of camp took place at Bayview Mission. However, for the first time, the children took two field trips.

On Tuesday of the first week, the kids, as well as their adult and teen helpers, went to the Academy of Sciences in Golden Gate Park. They were treated to the penguin feeding, a stroll through the butterfly-filled rain forest, and a tour of the vast aquarium. They finished the day off with a view of the albino crocodile.



On the following day, everyone went to the San Francisco Zoo. They watched the grizzly bear feeding, at which the bears fished for their lunch. They also got to see lions frolicking in their den, a variety of birds, primates, and other animals not native to this continent. In the middle of the day, the summer campers were treated to a train ride around the park.



As has been the case year after year, farm animals were brought to Bayview Mission from a farm in Petaluma. On Wednesday of the second week, kids were given horse and pony rides and opportunities to pet and feed rabbits and chickens.



On several days, the Rev. Nina brought our her inflatable shark pool and waterslide. In spite of the cool San Francisco weather, many of the kids put on their suits and eagerly slid into the cold water.



As always, Bee Busy allows kids the opportunities to play games, do arts and crafts, listen to book readings, cook meals from fresh fruit and berries, and participate in the food pantry on Mondays. Again this year, the kids filled over 100 backpacks, both for themselves and for many other local children.



Bee Busy is an exciting opportunity for kids to play, explore, learn, and participate in community in the Bayview!