After a week of training, the staff was eager to finally welcome campers to Arrowhead on Sunday. We were overwhelmed by the number of familiar faces and are equally excited to get to know the fresh ones!
Our "Welcome to Camp" Cheer Squad!!!
On Sunday evening, after settling into their cabins, Homestead ventured out to their camp sights in Outpost to roast marshmallows and get better acquainted with their cabin-mates. Meanwhile, pioneer units built fires in units to do the same. After showers and reflections, units went to sleep to rest up for their exciting first day full of activities.
We could not have asked for a more beautiful day to kick off camping season. After a delicious pancake breakfast and a great Chapel (where we learned about the theme of the summer - Peace) the activities began! Many units such as H-3, P-4 and P-5 took this block to play ice breaker games to get to know each other a bit better. Day Camp, H-3, H-7, P-1, P-2 and P-3 all visited the craft shop to glaze their awesome tiles. Some campers went for abstract designs while others showed their affection to camp and painted an assortment of Arrowhead inspired pictures on their tiles.
We could not have asked for a more beautiful day to kick off camping season. After a delicious pancake breakfast and a great Chapel (where we learned about the theme of the summer - Peace) the activities began! Many units such as H-3, P-4 and P-5 took this block to play ice breaker games to get to know each other a bit better. Day Camp, H-3, H-7, P-1, P-2 and P-3 all visited the craft shop to glaze their awesome tiles. Some campers went for abstract designs while others showed their affection to camp and painted an assortment of Arrowhead inspired pictures on their tiles.
The Wellness Tent
H-4 had a particularly adventurous morning. While learning an in depth history of camp on a walking tour of camp called the “Path of Peace” the group stumbled upon a turtle laying eggs! Co-counselors Brooks and Hunter decided to put the Peace Path on hold and watched a bit of nature unfold.
A hearty lunch of chicken sandwiches and a relaxing siesta helped campers refuel for their afternoon activities. Every group enjoyed some afternoon time in the pool during for Free Swim. Many units were lucky enough to spend part of their afternoon at the waterfront too. There wasn’t a cloud in the sky so counselors made sure that campers lathered up on their sunscreen before partaking in any of those activities. Freddy the boat driver took H-7, P-2 and P-4 out for a spin on the banana boat. The bay was a bit choppy today due to the wind so it was an extra fun ride! Both Day Camp groups, H-3 and P-6 all used the wind in their favor and went out for a sail. Meanwhile H-9 stayed on dry on the shore and held a tea party.
The day was capped off with a Pioneer Mustache Party bonfire at the beach. Some campers hula hooped the night away while others worked on toasting the perfect marshmallow for their smores. A memorable night was had by all. We look forward to many more action packed days not only in this session but in throughout the summer!
We will be tending to the blog regularly and apologize for not posting this sooner! All of the staff has been putting in a great deal of effort to ensure the campers have a session to remember.
Peace!
Melissa
A hearty lunch of chicken sandwiches and a relaxing siesta helped campers refuel for their afternoon activities. Every group enjoyed some afternoon time in the pool during for Free Swim. Many units were lucky enough to spend part of their afternoon at the waterfront too. There wasn’t a cloud in the sky so counselors made sure that campers lathered up on their sunscreen before partaking in any of those activities. Freddy the boat driver took H-7, P-2 and P-4 out for a spin on the banana boat. The bay was a bit choppy today due to the wind so it was an extra fun ride! Both Day Camp groups, H-3 and P-6 all used the wind in their favor and went out for a sail. Meanwhile H-9 stayed on dry on the shore and held a tea party.
The day was capped off with a Pioneer Mustache Party bonfire at the beach. Some campers hula hooped the night away while others worked on toasting the perfect marshmallow for their smores. A memorable night was had by all. We look forward to many more action packed days not only in this session but in throughout the summer!
We will be tending to the blog regularly and apologize for not posting this sooner! All of the staff has been putting in a great deal of effort to ensure the campers have a session to remember.
Peace!
Melissa
*In an effort to keep all of our campers safe - we will not be posting photos of or naming your children while they are in our care. Thanks for understanding.
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