Last week we went on our first annual (yes, we're hoping for more to come!), Charlotte spring break trip! One of our staff members at Sunshine, Sean Murphy, used to live and work in Charlotte. Through many of his connections and friendships we headed down there for a week of fun! 7 of our teen girls and 5 teen guys loaded up two vans with 3 of us leaders. The 15 hour trip was long and exhausting but as we arrived that night we were welcomed with open arms by our 4 host families. The week consisted of many activities. We went to the U.S. Whitewater Center where we conquered our fears on ziplines, high ropes courses, and rock climbing. We took trip to a ranch to ride on a safari-like vehicle through a zoo that animals walk right up to your wagon. We fed and touched zebras, buffalo, giraffe, cows, camels, ostriches, and many more. It was a sight to see city kids react to wild animals! We went on a scavenger hunt in downtown Charlotte, went to a baseball game, had an Easter Egg hunt, served at a ministry, met with other kids in Charlotte who are involved in the arts, enjoyed many cookouts and dinners, and had many other laughs and adventures along the way!
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