The winning team!

Playing a simple game with an old bicycle tire sounds so lame compared to having the latest PS3 slim or Xbox 360 with all the latest titles lit up on a 60 inch HD TV; yet I can promise you that there is more enthusiasm and enjoyment when the tire reaches the end of the line than when the latest level is conquered in the digital world. Team games are a huge part of the Kids of Hope experience; and we have one simple rule when you walk in the door - "If you come - you play." (Pictured above: The winning team is being directed to group up against the wall so that they can claim their prize)

Playing a new game at the club - "link tag" was a hit today from the start! The kids watched demonstration and then jumped right in. It was cool to hear a lot of the little guys that are often shy and reserved simply laughing freely as they watched and participated in the game.

Pre-club games

Foosball is HUGE here in Burkina for the kids and adults. Kate was able to pool some money together a few months ago and buy this locally made table for the club. The boys really do love it!

A face to remember....

Don't drop that!

The long forgotten "egg on the spoon" relay race was quite a hit this past Saturday! The boys had a great time trying to figure out how to get the egg to stay on the spoon for the trek from one end of the property to the other. In the bottom right corner of the collage, the boys are all trying to stay in a very small circle as part of a team building game that went along with the story.