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THE 2016 SUMMER OLYMPICS!!!

7/26/2016

 
COLOR WARS WAS AMAZING!!
2016 is an Olympic Year so our Competition Central was too!!  The teams this year were:
CANADA: Captained by Maddy M & Paul
FRANCE: with Stephen G & Matt
PERU: Captained by Michelle and Stephen C
SWEDEN: Captained by Maddie W and Spencer

After an impromptu Olympic torch lighting ceremony on Friday, teams were announced in the chapel. Teams first gathered to plan and prepare for the upcoming events that afternoon.

Saturday started with a lot of excitement. Red, Green, Blue and yellow crafts were flying in and out of the craft shop, as all the teams began to make things that represented their country. A big thing that really stuck out to me was the amount of effort that was going into the team t shirts, they will make great mementos for of our campers to take home. By lunch time, all teams were in the midst of completing those and making banners and practicing for the upcoming events like; horseshoes, archery, (Frisbee) “discus,” and so much more.

Dinner time rolled around, more and more team cheers filled the dining hall as Peru, France, Canada and Sweden rose out of their seats to meet the cheers of the captains. It was surely a great sight to see so much excitement in one room. After dinner the waterfront was open for teams to practice canoeing and kayaking, and to work on other events. As the night went on, all the sites were still in full motion, team captains were busily working to finish their banner, flag and anything else that they had in mind.

As Sunday morning arrived, staff and campers alike came into the dining hall wearing their colors. An excited feeling was in the air.  It was finally Color Wars Day!!  After breakfast, everyone headed down to the council ring to have a very special Eucharist celebration. It was awesome to see everyone getting along and sharing the peace between each other.

When Eucharist ended, all the teams went off to their areas to prepare for the Official Opening Ceremony. Peru was up first with a skit about a group of travelers trying to get to Machu Picchu, they went through a farmers market, where the people there sold tacos, corn, and potatoes (Peru is known to have 3,000 varieties of potatoes and 55 types of corn, crazy aye?). They then went through wild rainforests that had all sorts of animals in it, including an adorable sloth (Michelle) that was climbing a tree (Brad). They then came across a tribe of native Incans, who were holding the original flag of Peru. They then traveled through to Machu Picchu where the whole group came together to sing their chant and song. The current flag was unveiled below the ancient flag, which was awesome to see…I never knew they had two flags! The addition of the llamas was great, including Obama llama and the drama llama, they had some pretty cute Homestead potatos in their group too.

Next up was Canada, their skit started with a hockey team and their coach, Paul, trying to get to their big game.  The team traveled along the ‘only road’ in Canada, but on the way there, a porcupine pops their tire and they have to get out and walk. Through their travels they meet a pack of lumberjacks who have maple syrup and pancakes with them (Canada had great costumes!!).  As the hockey team is asking for directions, the lumberjacks make the team a banner – red maple trees with the letters of CANADA lashed.  The lumberjacks then join the team to travel to Niagara Falls, where they found tourists, bags of milk and a few animals gathered taking photos and milling about. The hockey team then decided to write a giant postcard to Mom & Dad (Addressed to the Lafontaines).  The postcard transformed into their flag, which was then raised above the entire group and they sung their chant at this point. After that, the hockey team ran into more animals and a totem pole, which then told them the way to the big game, they played out a game and then as everyone was cheering them on, the winning shot was scored and they sang their team song.

France was on promptly after, with the team captains arriving by hot air balloon. The Montgolfier Brothers were the first to invent air travel and this tied in nicely. They then continued to fly around France checking out different areas, such as: the aristocratic time period, with Napoleon Bonaparte and Marie Antoinette. The three musketeers were up next, along with some other soldiers. The Hunchback and Notre Dame made an appearance. We also got to see the amazing artistic side of France, they had a group of five surround a person and paint them with actual paint! It was pretty cool. The well-known hospitality industry of France was also shown, with a group of chefs around a big pot with a cute mouse in it (ratatouille). Baguettes and croissants also got a mention with some very well made props. To finish, a giant lashed Eiffel Tower was carried out, with a guillotine in the middle of it. The guillotine had three colored balloons: red, yellow and green (to represent the opposing teams). The guillotine was released and popped the balloons, their song began and the chant followed after. They even introduced “French Kiss” – “French” campers dressed as the band Kiss, obviously.  It cracked me up.

Finally, Sweden was up. They started their skit with Maddie and Spencer arriving through a time travel portal covered in silver glitter from the year 2017, to meet the team from Sweden 2016. They went back in time to the time of the Vikings.  The Viking helmets and swords looked really well made-even though they were made out of cardboard! Thor made an appearance with Oden, and giant Rune Stones were brought out to make Sweden’s banner. The team then went forward in time to look at the royal family and to celebrate the summer solstice with cute fire flames that rushed across the council ring. Maddie and Spencer then travelled forward again to Stockholm to look at the things that make Sweden great, like Swedish fish (even though those are made in Canada), Volvos, Ikea, and ABBA! Sweden then sang their song to the tune of Mama Mia. They ended the skit with one last time travel back to the present day and go everyone in again to finish with their chant, was awesome to see everyone so excited and ready for what the day had in store.

After lunch everyone went back to assemble at their sites once more before the rounds and competition began. Peru was in the lead from the presentations, followed closely by Sweden, Canada and France tied for third place. Walt was saying that he’d never seen such a close point difference from presentations, all the teams did remarkably well and the effort was definitely there from everyone.

Round one started with a burst of excitement and all the teams headed to their events, such as; make my monument, which got groups to make a monument which was well known within their country, Canada made Niagara Falls and France made the Eiffel Tower. Some of the other events were Sudoku, discus- (throwing three Frisbees for distance and control), tug of war, and pool noodle javelin, and the times log saw event.

Round two started shortly after with events such as; a Corn Hole toss relay and Make your Olympic hero - teams dressed up a staff member.  Peru made their only Olympic gold medal winner- Edwin Vasquez and France made Lance Armstrong. The South Pacific water toss, was a fun event that involved water balloons. Ascend the Eiffel tower used the rock wall to time teams going up and down.  And, Camp Curling was introduced - teams use scrub brushes to pass a baseball through a short course, racing for best time.

Round three was the last chance for teams to earn points for events, so this round included; crate stacking at the high ropes course (high score was 16!!), Marshmallow tower construction, and  Sing me back to the start – where teams wrote new songs about their teams to the tunes of well-known camp song.  Nukem was played on the beach.  Fuel to Keep warmed collected tons of pinecones or ‘fuel’ to keep the Nepalese fires going.
 
Finally, it was relay time, the one last chance to get your team on top! All the teams spread out to their positions. From the front of the dining hall, to the pool and all the way to the waterfront, everyone waited eagerly to hear the starting siren. Suddenly it sounded and all the teams raced away from the start line, with the matches for the final fire in hand. Out in front was Canada, followed closely by Sweden. Peru was hot on their heels and then France. As the teams went through the relay activities, it seemed that Canada had it in the bag. As the teams headed to archery and then to the pool, Sweden had caught up to Canada. The teams left the pool to shoot basketballs and to be wheel barrowed onto horseshoes. By the time the first team reached the beach, Sweden was out in front, followed by Peru! Apparently, Peru had the best toilet paper wrapper anyone had seen in a long time. Sweden and Peru headed out in the canoes, followed shortly after by Canada. France was last to reach the beach and the team sprinted out in the bay to be met by Sweden coming back in by kayak to fill buckets. Sweden was first away from the beach, followed shortly by Peru and Canada. Peru had a bit of trouble filling their bucket and that gave time for Canada to catch up. As the fire builders arrived from the ball field, Sweden had gained momentum and had a large fire going as Peru and Canada arrived to the site. As Peru and Canada’s fires grew larger cheers erupted as the Swedes rope snapped!! France then arrived at this point and hurried together to get their fire going. Peru and Canada were then the main focus as both fires were equally bright and raging, who was going to come second?! The flames engulfed their ropes and it was a waiting game full of desperation for the rope to snap! Suddenly Peru’s rope burned apart and a large cheer erupted! Canada’s rope then broke and an equally loud cheer erupted. Everyone then turned to France to cheer “Burn that rope! Viva la France!” France’s rope then broke and everyone looked on as all emotions took over the teams. What a sight!!!
 
All the teams huddled up for one last time together, away from the fires that were burning down. They all came together as the winners were announced:
In Fourth place: France
In Third place: Canada
In Second place: Peru
And in First place: Sweden!!

The trophy was handed over to the team captains, Maddie and Spencer and they held it up victoriously! Team pictures were then taken and as the areas were cleaned up.  Everyone headed down to the beach to have a cookout with good old fashioned hamburgers and hot dogs. It was a pretty awesome view looking down the road to the beach and seeing everyone still in their team shirts, all mixed together and in good spirits.

There was a lot of comradery amongst all participants of color wars and this really helped the overall feel of the competition. It was an incredible day and it could not have been possible without the amazing team captains; Michelle, Steven, Maddie, Spencer, Maddy, Paul, Stephen and Matt. And for all the staff that rallied behind them! And of course all of our remarkable campers who really got into it and gave it their all!
 
Friday night some of the staff on Team Sweden sang a silly song giving the other teams a hard time… but last night they interrupted dinner to share a rewrite of it: 
Oh, Team Peru, Oh, Team Peru,
We  hope we did not offend you!
Oh, Team Peru, Oh, Team Peru,
We hope we did not offend you!
We did not mean to cause drama,
We really like your pet llama!
Oh, Team Peru, Oh, Team Peru,

We hope we did not offend you!

Oh, Canada, Oh Canada,
We really are fans of ya,
Oh, Canada, Oh Canada,

We really are fans of ya,
Your hockey players have great hair
And we liked your polar bear!
Oh, Canada, Oh Canada,

We really are fans of ya!

Oh, Team France, Oh Team France,
We really liked your french accents!
Oh, Team France, Oh Team France,

We really liked your french accents!
You had a great hot air balloon, 
Can you take us on a ride real soon?

Oh, Team France, Oh Team France,
Hunh, hunh,
hunh, hunh, hunh, hunh, hunh, hunh!

 
Cheers!
Maddy B (Camp's Kiwi in the Office)

Love God. Love Your Neighbor.

7/21/2016

 
This summer at camp we’ve been learning about what it means to love God and love our neighbors through service and gratitude. We start our week by learning Jesus’ greatest commandments: You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your mind, and You shall love your neighbor as yourself (as you might imagine we’ve been singing Love Round II quite a bit this summer). Then throughout the week different groups lead chapels with different themes such as serving others, practicing patience, kindness and forgiveness, as well as working together. This week H-8 gave a really great skit about helping others using John Cena and The Rock, and tomorrow’s chapel includes some very interesting renditions of some of our favorite chapel songs by P2.

Along with our summer theme, we have activities that campers complete to help engage with loving God and their neighbors. Campers have filled out ‘fruits of the spirit values posters’ which ask campers to think about problems in the world they would solve (so far my favorite has been the JFK assassination), kind people in their lives (a lot of campers have been listing their counselors and fellow bunkmates!) and things they are good at so they can brainstorm ways in which their talents can serve others. On Tuesday’s, we fill out chapel cards, where campers give a small portion of their store cards to our chapel fund. The chapel fund helps campers who might not be able to come camp otherwise as well as funds a young girl in the Philippines with medicine, general hygiene products as well as school supplies and tuition. So many people are grateful for the money the campers have donated, and we hope they feel proud knowing that even at such a young age they can help make a difference.

One of my favorite activities we’ve done this summer has been top secret service missions, where groups perform intentional acts of kindness for other groups around camp. Last session P8 created a nature center piece and name plates while they set P1’s table, and P7 cooked out and gifted P8 with homemade banana boats. Meanwhile this
week the SPF girls are planning to serenade their secret service target, the SPF boys with a homemade song. It’s been a blast watching groups plan and scheme ways to brighten someone else’s day. We’ve also been sending groups out on Random Acts of Kindness Scavenger hunts, where they run about camp giving people compliments, helping specialists clean their areas, and learn fun facts about some of our staff members! These scavenger hunts end by the whole group ringing the friendship bell, and golly is it exciting to hear the groups recount their scavenger hunt adventures and the new friends they’ve made. Last week H-5 was particularly excited as they ran throughout camp and complimented our dining hall supervisor Lexie’s hair. Aunt Doreen has also been in a
bunch this summer helping groups make cards to give to staff members, as well as making boxes filled with nice notes and sweets to be distributed to local police and firemen, as well as sent abroad to family members of campers who are in the military.

We are so excited that we are getting to spread the love of camp to those who do so much for us each day.

One homestead camper affectionately called me the chapel lady last session, however, a more accurate title may have been the labyrinth lady. since every group comes to the labyrinth to do a great activity called U Rock. We usually do this activity towards the end of the week, and have campers walk through the labyrinth blowing bubbles and saying things they are thankful for, popular ones have included their
families, friends, pets, camp, nature, and pizza. When campers get to the center we pass around a rock, and campers tell one another why they rock. Last week with P8 we did the compliment throne and everyone in the group complimented everyone else, and H6 last week ended with a smiley, giggly, group hug (and a few tears from their counselors).

It’s a great thing to watch so many groups reflect upon their week and the ways in which their cabin mates have helped them out and made them smile.  When we close each session, we tend to do it in style with a Eucharist service. Each group has a part in making the service successful, from making bread, to singing songs and performing skits. This summer we’ve heard great renditions of Justin Bieber’s “Love
Yourself”, and Justin Timberlake’s “Can’t Stop the Feeling” rewritten to talk about camp and chapel. However, the greatest part of eucharist is definitely our closing song, “Lean on Me” when campers circle up and put their arms around one another, it’s a great reminder of the family each unit forms in their time at camp.

I hope that when your kids venture home they will keep the lessons of loving God, and their neighbors close to their heart, we’ve definitely seen it’s impact on our community here at camp.

Peace,
Bethany (Our Christian Education Director/ Chapel Lady)

It Rained and Poured for 40 Minutes, Minutes!

7/19/2016

 
Camp Arrowhead experienced almost all seasons yesterday, it started with a beautiful sunny morning. Although a little humid, the Waterfront was full of people into the mid-afternoon. After dinner, the grey clouds began to roll in and the temperature began to drop…a storm was coming into camp. As soon as free time began after dinner, the sky began to fill with lightning strikes and thunder rumbled and bellowed louder. As the rain started to pour many campers ran to the Dining Hall to  to play board games and to hold an impromptu Talent Show.  Lead by Counselor Simon, or MC haggis (because he’s from Scotland) and myself (Maddy B!). First up we had five Homestead share a dance dance routine to Fight Song by Rachel Platen. It followed by some camper stand up comedy and a beautiful renditions of Dona Nobis Pacem and Fight Song (again!). The ‘Teacup Crew’ also got up to sing I’m a little teacup and more comedy from two boys from H3. Our staff also got involved with a Sam and Michelle (the pioneer unit leaders) building up the suspense with a high octane foot high five, and Sophie, H10’s CIT preforming her Mickey Mouse impression.

Overall it was a great success and was a great distraction from the storm outside. Other indoor areas were also in use; the Chapel hosted a Corn Hole Tournament with Bethany,the CE Director, the Craft Shop made coffee filter flowers and colored in mandalas. The Environmental Center watched the fork lightning over the marsh and checked out the animals there, including the new chameleon! Who is yet to be named. Any Suggestions?

The storm did clear up and moved further down the bay shortly after free time. Down at the Waterfront a bonfire was lit, the volleyball came out for a few rounds of nukem. H1, H3, H4, and H8 all roasted marshmallows when to fire died down a bit and then settled down to listen to a scary story told by Oliver, the Sailing Instructor. It was the perfect setting for a scary story, as Oliver was telling the story, the sun was setting to the West and fork lighting reached out intermittently across the sky to the East. Was quite the sight and a perfect end to the first day of this already great two week session.

I should also add, the Adventure Staff had their hands full with all campers completing the Low Ropes course yesterday morning and into the afternoon. Everyone is now moving onto the High Ropes and the Rock Wall today. Its great weather today for it and the storm took the humidity 
with it, so Camp Arrowhead is in good spirits. The Pioneer units are starting their lashing projects also, with P1 and P7 making a camp classic- a Shower, which will save them going to the CATS. P3 is making a swing set/ makeshift Jungle Gym, APF is making a ping pong table and P6 is making a swing bench. Will be a great addition to the sites, they have two weeks to get it done  So it better look cool!

Color Wars is on all our minds at the moment and people are quietly gearing up for the weekend. The theme is still under wraps and captains are yet to be announced, but this session is off to a flying start and it’s great to see so many familiar faces and new faces too around camp. Bring on session Three!

Cheers!
Maddy B

Closing Time

7/19/2013

 
Greetings,

It’s Whit your blogging Brit here, hope you’re ok?

So Thursday, what can I say but wow! So much was accomplished but this is such a small space to write it all up! We had a multitude of activities from pirates and treasure hunts to tea parties on the beech and of course our many rock warriors who have defeated the climbing wall. I would love to bring you a detailed write up of each unit’s adventures but unfortunately I have not mastered the art of being in multiple places at once…although I wish I had, it would be all kinds of awesome! So instead I will try to bring you the highlights of yesterday.

I must digress slightly before I begin…I just wanted to share the sunrise with you…there is a photo below of the scene that met me as I walked out of my cabin…a great way to start the day.

Anyway back on track…the morning saw H6 & H7 come together to attend a tea party on the beach, organized by Paul our Naturalist and Waterfront director, Becca. Paul and his assistant Brain led the campers on a search for sassafras leaves so they could make some yummy tea, while Bethany, Sophia, Annie and Alyssa created some of the best cucumber sandwiches seen on this side of the pond. Brad, our Backroom specialist, and myself made a guest appearance playing the roles of Lord and Lady Grantham. We offered some homemade scones to the table and I am in no doubt that our dress sense as British aristocrats caused a serious case of the giggles amongst both the staff and campers. J Games were played and food and drink were enjoyed.

Throughout the day H4 was on a treasure hunt…they received a scroll in the morning at their cabin informing them that a mischievous pirate had run aground at camp and had taken a treasure chest intended for them. The pirate left numerous clues at each block throughout the day, one was found at the top of the rock wall, while another lay upon a pirate flag. This crew of H4 buccaneers successfully solved the pirate’s clues and came across a jar of dirt containing a map of the waterfront. A pinecone X marked the spot and the digging began…I am happy to inform you all that H4 retrieved their treasure and are brandishing it with glee. Congratulations H4.

In the evening it was time to let loose, pioneers enjoyed a 90s themed dance party in the pavilion, the disco ball was flashing the UV lights were dashing and everyone was raving! Oh and I must not and probably will never forget the lively rendition of Carly Rae Jepson’s ‘call me maybe’. Homestead had a splashing time at our ‘dive in movie’ at the pool, we enjoyed red and purple snow cones, a huge game of water volleyball and of course the movie, ‘Planet 51’.

After a thrilling day it was time for bed, got to get a good nights sleep for our last full day tomorrow.

Ciao Ciao
Whit your Brit

(aka Whitty, the Office Manager)

The Heat Is On!!

7/16/2013

 
The Camp Arrowhead heat wave we all know and love has officially arrived! 

Luckily, we were prepared and set up ice-cold water stations around camp to keep everyone hydrated. And today we were lucky enough to have a wonderful breeze that everyone was grateful for. 

Today was full of wonderful adventures all around camp, but the most 
dventurous of all was an off-camp canoe trip taken by the Adventure Pathfinders to Wolf Pit Pond. The trip lasted all morning and eventually turned into a marsh walk/ slipand-slide session!

Back at camp, many groups stayed cool at the waterfront participating in a variety of activities. P1 went banana boating, P4 went sailing and seining, and P3 went paddle boarding, a new activity offered this year on camp!

The heat didn’t deter anyone from participating in not only beloved classic camp activities like P7 who spent a double block at the rock wall this afternoon, but also new favorites like H3’s camouflage lesson with our low ropes director Harrison. Also doing activities with Harrison were P2, who went on the low ropes course, P6 who made dream catchers, and P5 who listened to scary stories our infamous “haunted” rec hall.

Also happening today, H7 made special greeting cards with our favorite camp alumni Doreen, H10 did archery, H8 and H9 dressed up as ninja turtles and princesses for dinner, and H6 cooked out lunch, just like our pioneer group regularly do! H11 made puppy chow, a delicious concoction of chex mix, chocolate, and optional peanut butter. And in the evening, H1, H2, and H4 had a beach bonfire as the sun went down. 

On a sadder note, We regret to inform you of the passing of our camp guinea pig, Gibbs. He was well loved and we had a funeral for him on the beach during free time, in true Arrowhead style.  We will miss him, but know that he is in guinea pig heaven! 

Now the kids are tucked in bed, ready for more adventures tomorrow!

Until Next Time - 
Emma
Girls Homestead Unit Leader

PHOTO OF THE WEEK

11/26/2012

 
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Thanksgiving. Black Friday.  Shop Local Saturday.  
Cyber Monday....
What's the rush?


Perhaps we could all take a moment to still give thanks.  We have a lot to be grateful for at camp - and we bet you do too.  


This week's photo is of the Offertory from Third Session Eucharist with Mother Ruth Kirk... you know, because Eucharist means - The Great Thanksgiving.


peace,
Teri  <}}><

PHOTO OF THE WEEK

9/21/2012

 
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3rd Session ladies in the God Shack (2012)

Movin' Right Along

7/22/2012

 
Thursday was fun in the sun, the rain and the night. Day camp 1 and 2 played a rousing game of capture the flag, adventure pathfinders returned heroically from their adventure in the outpost and leadership
pathfinders ventured out into the world beyond to lend a helping hand. Some of the staff celebrated the release of the third and final batman movie at dinner by all dressing as batman!

At the homestead circus on Thursday night, we learned how entertaining and talented our homestead campers are. They played minute-to-win-it games demonstrating great finesse with balloon blowing and bobbling, head nodding, rubber band shooting, skittle moving and much more!  And The pioneer rave was off the charts!

Friday the temperatures had dropped into the low eighties and the nor'easter off the coast threatened a pretty big storm.  Walt prudently moved the campfire into the Chapel - but tons of candles lit our evening together.  H2 changed the words to the Moose song to be about an otter that likes to drink a lot of water and his girlfriend the awesome opossum.  The LTG Pathfinders shared the differences discovered between their two counselors and the Adventure Pathfinders sang the praises of having a god knife while in Outpost - even if you had to borrow it from someone else.

The staff had a well deserved break Saturday evening - many rushing out to see the new Batman.  And they were all welcomed back Sunday by members of the parishes of St Peter's in Lewes and All Saints in Rehoboth Beach with an English lunch.  They projected Saturday's Soccer match, and two English television episodes.  They made several meat pies, Chicken Curry and  Bangers & Mash.  The staff really enjoyed the day - The parishioners seemed to enjoy the day as well :)  And our Camp America staff (all from the UK this year) LOVED it.  Thank you so very very much Mr Somerset and company!!


Morning Has Broken

7/19/2012

 
The heat has been sweltering - but a quick storm moved through early last night and brought the temperature back to normal summer heat this morning :)  16 hours ago our Facebook Page surpassed 800 likes.  And Debbie Simms informed us that registration for the summer is up to 955 campers!!

Yesterday was Wednesday Night Cookout!!  All of Homestead went to Outpost to cook out burgers.  All of Pioneer & and the LTG Pathfinders had a potluck dinner in the Pavillion.  Day Camp cooked out burgers on main camp.  And the Adventure Pathfinders were on their Outpost Overnight (even through the rain).  Our Specialists even had a Mexican fiesta at the pool for dinner.

H2 got a new roof on their cabin yesterday - finished far before the heavy rain.  H6 has been earning bracelet beads as they conquer challenges (like climbing the rock wall) around camp this week.  Ben lead H8 on a low ropes leprechaun hunt after spotting a mysterious rainbow the other night.  Alas they did not find the pot of gold - but they sure did try.  

H10 made solar oven apple crisps & H7 wrote a poem with Libbie at the Environmental Center. 

P4 prayed in color with Kathy yesterday.  H1, H3 and P7 made beautiful prayer flags.

The Leadership Training Group Pathfinders spent some time doing all the bridges at the High Ropes Course yesterday and went out to Outpost in the afternoon to help put up tarps and ridgelines for the Homestead groups.  Today they are doing community service with the State Parks and will help out with the Homestead Social this evening.

It's been a bit of a whirlwind - but we're having a blast!!



Third Time's the Charm

7/16/2012

 
      Third session is packed! We are so excited and grateful to have so many campers at Arrowhead. The weather was warm today and it luckily didn’t rain on any activities. In the morning, homesteaders participated in swim block. A few campers are even learning how to swim! In the craft shop, some groups started making beautiful tiles while H10 turned cold pricklies into warm fuzzies. H7 made learning the Golden Rule fun with glitter. Day campers and the ladies of H6 braved Walt’s Wall this morning as well.
      Today was also the first day of LTG PF (Leadership Training Group  Pathfinders)! The LTG PF program is new, focusing on molding leadership skills. For their first block, they made life maps and shared them with each other as a “get to know you” activity. These maps highlight key moments of their lives where they experienced a change. They also made journals that they will write in throughout the week about their experiences and take home with them to further track their progress as leaders.
       For dinner, Sarah and Brooks’ day campers dressed as super heroes. During free time (the hour after dinner) campers had plenty of exciting activities to choose from. In the craft shop, Megan and Maddy offered tea staining. At the Carmine Environmental Center., Libbie hosted a snake feed and campers made pinecone birdfeeders. At the waterfront there was beach volleyball and kayaking. Mike opened the back and sides of the rock wall for campers looking for a challenge. Brian opened the plank for any pirates brave enough to walk it, “arrr”.
      This evening, some homestead groups participated in a beach bonfire complete with music and volleyball. P2, P3, P4, P5 and P6 went to the first nighttime water aerobics block hosted by our super positive pool staff! Campers and staff alike broke a sweat to popular songs like “Call Me Maybe” and “What Makes You Beautiful.” Meanwhile P1 and P7 listened to scary stories in the Rec Hall. 

Sweet Dreams!
-Anne, Laura and Megan

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