Monty and Barb Carlson's grandchildren posed for a photo during the Minnesota National Guard Youth Camp August 1, 2009 at Camp Ripley. The Carlson's had 22 grandchildren at the 2009 camp and 16 at the 2010 camp as volunteers and campers.
Monty Carlson, a volunteer at the Minnesota National Guard Youth Camp, assisted with the flag ceremony during the camp July 17-24 at Camp Ripley. Carlson had 16 grandchildren attend the camp as volunteers and campers.
Amelia Strauss, climbs the rock wall during the Minnesota National Guard Teen Camp July 17-24 at Camp Ripley. Amelia was one of Monty Carlson's 16 grandchildren who attended the camp as volunteers and campers.
Megan Nelson, in the center, volunteered at the Minnesota National Guard Youth Camp July 17-24 at Camp Ripley. Megan was one of Monty Carlson's 16 grandchildren who attended the camp as volunteers and campers.
Barb Carlson, a volunteer at the Minnesota National Guard Youth Camp, delivered mail as "The Crazy Mail Lady" during the camp July 17-24 at Camp Ripley. Carlson and her husband Monty had 16 grandchildren attend the camp as volunteers and campers.
Barb Carlson, a volunteer at the Minnesota National Guard Youth Camp, helps Rosie Janey with admin during the camp July 17-24 at Camp Ripley. Carlson and her husband Monty had 16 grandchildren attend the camp as volunteers and campers.
Noah Gregersen, grandson of Monty and Barb Carlson, climbs the rope ladder on the confidence course at the Minnesota National Guard Youth Camp at Camp Ripley. The 2010 camp took place July 17-24 and marked the 20th year that Youth Camp has provided a unique and enjoyable opportunity for dependants, nieces, nephews, brothers, sisters and grandchildren of Minnesota National Guard members and retirees.
