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May the FOURTH be with you

8/1/2015

 
I know you're all bummed we didn't get a chance to post 4th Session.  I'm super bummed about it myself.  Time just did not allow.... but I promised at least one awesome Mom I'd write a mega post complete with pictures :)

We've had a record number of campers this summer - including a PACKED 4th Session.  We boasted a record number of 2 week Homestead Campers (over 60), EIGHT full Pioneer Units and a two super groups of Pathfinders - (18 and 15 campers).  Below are the Unit Photos for anyone who may have misplaced theirs or simply just wanted to see the other groups.
Our Sunday Central was our 18th Annual Color War - Elemental Evolution.  The Teams were Earth - Captained by Paul & Maddy, Fire - Captained by Ellie & Becca, Water - Captained by Michelle & Grace, and Wind - Captained by Stephen & Jocelyn.  The Ad Staff were judges and Team Spirit for the events. 

All of camp is split into four teams - that begin to meet Friday to plan out their team cheer, song, costumes, flag, banner and Presentation as well as who will compete in each event.  Presentations are made to all of Camp after Eucharist Sunday morning.  Three rounds of events play out in the afternoon and the day culminates with an enormous Relay Race all over camp - where every team member plays a part.  They pass a set of matches from the beginning to the end of the race and are done when their team builds a fire and burns through their rope.  It's pretty exciting.  This year was particularly "breathtaking" as Team Wind came back from 4th place to win the relay - but ultimately, Water won the War.

Below are some photos of the teams, the banners, flags and fire builders - a coveted position to hold in the relay race.
There was a CRAZY rainstorm during Wednesday Night Cookout the 2nd week.  All our staff had to put their wet wood fire skills to the test.  And as you can see - even the smallest of campers (our Taste of Camp Boys) managed to grill their burgers over a fire and enjoy their cookout just the same :)
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Overnights are a true gift of the 2 week session.  Having more time to get all the regular camp activities done totally creates the space to head out into the woods, cookout several meals in a row and sleep in tents!! The Adventure Pathfinders slept over in Outpost the first week and got to take a 2 night overnight at Trap Pond the second week.  All of Pioneer went on overnights in Outpost the second week.  And several Homestead cabins went on Outpost overnights during the first week.  The Adventure Pathfinders also went on a long canoe trip from our waterfront around Herring's Landing and into Wolf Pit Pond - across the street from Camp's Exit Road.  It was low tide upon their return - and, well, it got a little messy :)
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Our sailing Pathfinders learned how to rig and sail Sunfish, Zumas, Hobie 16's and Hobie Waves down on the bay. Below is the whole group being instructed by Becca.
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We also had some special visitors with us this session. Bishop Wright joined us for dinner one night and lead a song with a super fan and Assistant Counselor, Declan. Father Calhoun Wick, a member of Christ Church, Christiana Hundred, visited camp with Mr Hal Haskell - a lovely gentleman that actually helped to purchase camp for the Diocese in 1954.  Father Jeff Ross, from St Peter's in Lewes celebrated Sunday Eucharist with us.  And Father Max Wolf from All Saints, Rehoboth and Saint George's Chapel came to celebrate Closing Eucharist with us Thursday night. Theresa Stamegna and  Bess & Jim Landolt came to man our Alumni Booth and Jim filled in as a guest musician at Eucharist with his son, Sam - our Boys Pioneer Unit Leader.
I sign off with my deepest apologies for how long this took to write.... but I HOPE it really is better late than never.

peace-
Teri <}}><

Smiling Faces, 2

7/5/2015

 
Not that it would happen to you or your camper -but sometimes Unit Photos get rained on, or crumpled, or misplaced or even left behind.... Below is an album of all of our Happy 2nd Session Campers.  You know.... just in case :)

Party Time

6/26/2015

 
Thursday Night the Homestead Campers had a Jungle Themed Ice Cream Social in the Dining Hall.  Adam and Annie played lots of fun music.  The specialists helped them to each build a Sunday.

The Pioneer and Pathfinders had a Neon Lumberjack Dance in the Pioneer Pavillion.  There were lots of blacklights, neon and plaid.

Today will be super full of packing and skit planning and practicing Eucharist Parts.  We are excited to welcome Father Tom from Christ Church, Milford to celebrate with us.  And while we're sad to leave our new friends - we're excited to see our families tomorrow.

peace-
Teri <}}><

Hot Fun in the Summer Time :)

6/23/2015

 
It's first session and we are BACK IN ACTION :)

Yesterday the waterfront was bustling!  H2 and P5 went seining in the bay - catching loads of fish and other things in their nets for a closer inspection before, of course, releasing it all back into the Bay.  H3 and H7 went canoe swamping - It's like regular canoeing but extra fun because they use buckets (and a little luck) to try and sink each other.  P3 did their ice breakers and getting to know you games in the Bay.   H4, H5, H6, H8 and H11 all attended a super hero bonfire at the beach last night.  Some campers sculpted a beautiful mermaid in the sand and others enjoyed peanut butter s'mores.

The Craft Shop and Low Ropes were really busy too.  H1 went dragon hunting on the low ropes course and scaled the Climbing Tower to save Princess Lauren (one of our Adventure Staff).  P1 made windchimes out of clay and P6 glazed tiles at the Craft Shop.  P2 learned about Biblical Stories of Hope on the Low Ropes Course.  P4 walked the Highway of Hope - a mandatory Christian Education Activity.  It's made up of 4 stations around camp that explore hope and prayer.  


H9 and H10 sang their hearts out on a hayride last night.  P7 made pickles with Paul and Drue at the Environmental Center and had a drum circle with out Outside Crew Chief, Jack last night in the alumni plaza.  The Adventure Pathfinders (APF) watered and fed our chickens yesterday and cooked out breakfast.

Today is supposed to be a hot one - but never fear!  Our delightful Dining Hall Supervisor, Darryn is setting up cold water stations around camp today to help us all keep cool and hydrated.  We are also excited to welcome our Advisory Committee to Camp this afternoon.  They will get to tour camp before their meeting and join us all for dinner tonight.

I hope your day is just as JOYFUL!

peace-
Teri <}}><


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