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It's hard to believe this is our last
full week of camp and it was a very busy week.
Monday morning started with disrobing at instructional swim. We were lucky to have Bill Van Order, our former waterfront director, return to run the period. Bill (known as BVO) was at camp as a camper and counselor for a total of 45 years! The boys arrived at swim in a long sleeve shirt and a pants over their bathing suits. After learning the importance of this skill, they have the opportunity to jump into the water, see how it feels when their clothing gets wets, learn how to remove their wet , heavy clothing and then to use their pants and shirts as inflation devices. Luckily the laundry went out immediately after swim!
Tuesday evening, the Mallards cabin ventured to Crow's point for their camping trip. It was a beautiful evening and they arrived in time to pitch their tents, cook dinner, play games, and roast marshmallows before going to bed. Luckily they were asleep in their tents when a thunderstorm rolled in!
Wednesday afternoon, the whole camp played three very exciting games of Capture the Flag. There was a lot of action and both flags were moved. There will be one more chance to play this last week.
Wednesday night, we enjoyed the Timanous Music/Talent Show. It was a great event. We have a lot of very talented campers and the enthusiasm for the evening was outstanding. At the end of the show, the big announcement was that the next day would be Beach Day!
Thursday was a perfect beach day. Everyone came up to breakfast in their bathing suits with their towels and beach supplies and the whole camp left for the beach right after breakfast. There was lots of sand castle building and although the water was chilly but it didn't stop the kids from swimming. I have put the pictures from the day on their own page as there were so many great pictures. Please go to Beach Day. We returned to camp late that afternoon, dipped in the lake, had dinner and then everyone went to the hall for a movie. Everyone was exhausted after a day in the sun.
Friday morning was Junior Granddaddy Gorilla. The campers had 40 minutes to find a hiding spot. They are not allowed to hide in buildings, in or around cars, higher than their own height or in the boats or water. Some of them came up with some great hiding spots but the counselors are pretty good searchers and only 5 campers remained unfound.
Saturday night was Horse Races, a fun tradition where the counselors are the horses. They chose their name and then dress or act out the theme. They have a lot of imagination and it's great fun to see what they come up with. Once they are introduced, the campers can "place their bets" and the race begins with the "horses" advancing with the roll of dice. It is always a fun night.
Competitions outside of camp included a 10 & under kickball game, the Agawam Tennis Tournament and the Winona Regatta where unfortunately, the wind did not blow.
The weather has continued to be fantastic. As of today, we have not had a "rainy day" all summer -- something I do not every remember happening before. Of course they are now predicting showers for Wednesday and Thursday!
These last few days will just fly by. We are looking forward to all the activities we have yet to do and are trying not to think how quiet the place will be next week at this time! Please contact us if you have any questions about the end of camp
Monday morning started with disrobing at instructional swim. We were lucky to have Bill Van Order, our former waterfront director, return to run the period. Bill (known as BVO) was at camp as a camper and counselor for a total of 45 years! The boys arrived at swim in a long sleeve shirt and a pants over their bathing suits. After learning the importance of this skill, they have the opportunity to jump into the water, see how it feels when their clothing gets wets, learn how to remove their wet , heavy clothing and then to use their pants and shirts as inflation devices. Luckily the laundry went out immediately after swim!
Tuesday evening, the Mallards cabin ventured to Crow's point for their camping trip. It was a beautiful evening and they arrived in time to pitch their tents, cook dinner, play games, and roast marshmallows before going to bed. Luckily they were asleep in their tents when a thunderstorm rolled in!
Wednesday afternoon, the whole camp played three very exciting games of Capture the Flag. There was a lot of action and both flags were moved. There will be one more chance to play this last week.
Wednesday night, we enjoyed the Timanous Music/Talent Show. It was a great event. We have a lot of very talented campers and the enthusiasm for the evening was outstanding. At the end of the show, the big announcement was that the next day would be Beach Day!
Thursday was a perfect beach day. Everyone came up to breakfast in their bathing suits with their towels and beach supplies and the whole camp left for the beach right after breakfast. There was lots of sand castle building and although the water was chilly but it didn't stop the kids from swimming. I have put the pictures from the day on their own page as there were so many great pictures. Please go to Beach Day. We returned to camp late that afternoon, dipped in the lake, had dinner and then everyone went to the hall for a movie. Everyone was exhausted after a day in the sun.
Friday morning was Junior Granddaddy Gorilla. The campers had 40 minutes to find a hiding spot. They are not allowed to hide in buildings, in or around cars, higher than their own height or in the boats or water. Some of them came up with some great hiding spots but the counselors are pretty good searchers and only 5 campers remained unfound.
Saturday night was Horse Races, a fun tradition where the counselors are the horses. They chose their name and then dress or act out the theme. They have a lot of imagination and it's great fun to see what they come up with. Once they are introduced, the campers can "place their bets" and the race begins with the "horses" advancing with the roll of dice. It is always a fun night.
Competitions outside of camp included a 10 & under kickball game, the Agawam Tennis Tournament and the Winona Regatta where unfortunately, the wind did not blow.
The weather has continued to be fantastic. As of today, we have not had a "rainy day" all summer -- something I do not every remember happening before. Of course they are now predicting showers for Wednesday and Thursday!
These last few days will just fly by. We are looking forward to all the activities we have yet to do and are trying not to think how quiet the place will be next week at this time! Please contact us if you have any questions about the end of camp
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