One of the largest outreach programs Los Ba&#241;os' United Methodist Church provides is its Vacation Bible School. And this year's program, Crocodile Dock, celebrates the 10th year the camp has been around.</p><p>"We're really excited," Tai Latu, one of the camp directors, said. </p><p>Latu said the camp is open to all denominations and community members. While 'campers' are restricted to youth aged 4-11, or preschool age to entering sixth grade, 'counselors' can be ages 12-50 and above, she said.</p><p>"A lot of our counselors started out as campers," Latu said. "It's a full circle thing.</p><p>"As campers they watch those who are leading them, and then they come back and lead others," she said.</p><p>Preparations start in December for this annual event, Latu said. And after seven months of planning, she said it couldn't be more worth it.</p><p>"Each year it gets bigger and better," she said. </p><p>Latu said numerous organizations focus their attention on the camp, whether its through donations, sponsoring or volunteering time for the preparation and camp activities.</p><p>What is special about this year's camp is a portion of the camp's proceeds will be donated to Caidyn Lee, a young Los Ba&#241;os girl with stage three Rhabdomyosarcoma Cancer.</p><p>"We've also been able to provide scholarships for students to attend the camp," Latu said. "Even though our budget was a lot smaller, God has provided a way for us; every single step."</p><p>Angela Curtis, also a director, said what is most exciting for her is seeing the young teenagers "coming out of the woodwork" to help with the event.</p><p>"The teens are amazing in this town," Curtis said. "They are a constant help; asking 'how can I help?, 'What can I do?' It's all volunteer-based and they do a fantastic job."</p><p>Curtis said one of the main purposes of the camp is for campers, and often times counselors as well, to build a strong relationship with God.</p><p>"It shows them (campers) it's OK to believe in God," Curtis said.</p><p>"It's a fun way to fellowship," Fou Latu, another camp director, added.</p><p>Tai Latu said she hoped the camp's driving force can show students that having that relationship is the "funnest thing in the world."</p><p>"And the counselors really help the campers understand that," Tai Latu said. "They (counselors) are looked up to as heros. They (campers) think the counselors are so cool, and so funny, and they think the world of them."</p><p>"Sometimes they (counselors) get more out of it than the campers," Curtis added. "They also learn to serve the community."</p><p>Debi Latu, also a director, said having the camp is a good experience for everyone involved.</p><p>"It's a great way for kids to make new friends and learn about God," Debi Latu said.</p><p>Debi Latu said that the preschool campers had a special program made just for them during the week's agendas.</p><p>"We picked the best of the best counselors to work them, too," Debi Latu said. "It takes a lot to work with 3- and 4-year-olds."</p><p>Cody Mitchell, one of the counselors in charge of hosting the activity station, said in his third year as a counselor, he's favorite part as become watching the children in action.</p><p>"I really get a kick out of that," Mitchell said. "It's really worthwhile for the kids to be here."</p><p>Oscar Ochoa, an incoming eighth grader at Los Ba&#241;os Junior High School, said he enjoys being a part of the camp as a junior counselor; he helps Mitchell and others oversee the game and activity center.</p><p>"It's in my heart to help little kids," Ochoa said. "They need to hear about God."