Week Seventeen: Sunshine and Summertime

Song of the Week: Hey, Soul Sister by Train

Hey guys! Hope everyone's having a fantastic week and weekend.

If you haven't read the previous post, then STOP! Last week, we posted the questions to seven jokes, and this week we're posting the answers. So go check out last week's post and then laugh at these silly answers!

Answer One: No thanks, I'm stuffed!

Answer Two: Chili today, hot tamale!

Answer Three: Meet you at the corner!

Answer Four: Water.

Answer Five: In case she got a hole in one!

Answer Six: She had no body to go with!

Answer Seven: A traffic jam.

"You see, I can be myself now finally. In fact, there's nothing I can't be."

-Train

Week Sixteen: Laughter

Song of the Week: Strawberry Swing by Coldplay

Hello all! Ashley here. I am so excited to be working with Camp Yona this summer and can’t wait to update you on all of the progress that's getting done and all of the great things that are happening.

For my first blog post, I decided to kick things off with a little humor.

Today, I will post seven jokes and next week we’ll post the answers! Hope you enjoy.

Joke One: What did the teddy bear say when he was offered dessert?

Joke Two: What is a Mexican weather report?

Joke Three: What did one wall say to the other?

Joke Four: What runs but never walks?

Joke Five: Why did the golfer wear two pairs of pants?

Joke Six: Why couldn't the skeleton go to the dance?

Joke Seven: What jam can't be eaten on toast?

Week Fifteen: Bad News, Good News

Song of the Week: Pressing On by Relient K

First the Bad News, Camp Yona is sad to announce we have officially cancelled camp this summer for our Sisterhood of Founders. Due to weather delays and a lack of funding, we didn't think we'd be able to provide an experience for girls that represents our vision for Camp Yona.

Now the Good News. Though having to cancel our plans for this summer was a disappointment to all involved with Yona, we will not be defeated. We still have much to be excited about. We're Pressing On!

Meet our Intern, Ashley Power.

Ashley just finished her freshman year at UGA. She has a heart for service and a passion for youth. Her sweet spirit and joyous energy will be a wonderful addition to the Yona family. We're lucky to have her.

Irby Construction generously donated 19 telephone poles to Yona that will be used for the ropes course and picnic pavilions.

Our website will be live by the end of the week!

Be sure to keep checking at

www.campyona.org

We're having a Work Weekend!

There will be a group of volunteers on the property July 3rd and 4th. We'll get a little dirty and have some fun. There are several projects we'd like to complete before ......

Campout's with Ashley and Katie!

We're looking forward to having several different groups of girls campout on the property. We'll have fun, food, and fellowship.

Our Challenge!

A local Atlanta foundation has graciously given Yona the opportunity to raise $300,000. We have the challenge of raising $150,000, then the foundation will match that amount giving Yona $300,000. This means ANY donation to Yona will be doubled.

If you'd like more information on the 4th of July work weekend, camping out at Yona, or the Challenge Grant; please call (706)990-9734 or email katie@campyona.org

"I think we're going somewhere. We're on to something good here, and we're gonna make it after all" - Relient K

Week Fourteen: Memorial Day

Song of the Week: Proud To Be An American by Lee Greenwood

I was fortunate enough to be able to spend Memorial Day Weekend in Washington D.C. I've been to D.C. several times, but there was definitely a different kind of energy in the air this weekend. Seeing all the flags and patriotism made me so proud to be an American. The weekend was also a stark reminder that freedom really isn't free at all.

Memorial Day Concert on the lawn of the Capital.

Rolling Thunder First Amendment Demonstration Run. There were thousands of motorcycles that filled the streets of D.C. for hours. They were riding to demonstrate their respect for our troops and Prisoners Of War and Missing In Action.

The National Memorial Day Parade

Honoring All Veterans

Photos of fallen WWII Soldiers

WWII POW

Camp Yona wants to thank all our service men and women and their families who are currently serving, have served, or have paid the ultimate price to allow us at home to enjoy the freedoms they fought so hard to protect.