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Mystery Social!

7/9/2018

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Happy Monday! We had an action packed weekend at Camp Arrowhead! On Saturday morning, we said goodbye to all of our one week campers while the two week campers went about their days as usual. Then, during lunch, everyone received an unexpected surprise! A team of ninjas from Camp Ninja in Maryland (a notorious ninja haven) stole all of our silverware and replaced it with chopsticks! Spaghetti was served for lunch, so eating with chopsticks was quite tricky. After lunch, the campers engaged in a quest to win our silverware back! Each group traveled around camp to complete certain tasks such as underwater table setting and (paper) ninja star making. When each group finished a task, the ninjas would return a piece of cutlery. The campers were finally able to complete all the tasks and we got our silverware back just in time for dinner!

After dinner, we had a Saturday night at the movies! Everyone headed to the lounge to eat popcorn and watch Karate Kid (the original, of course). There were a lot of laughs as the children followed the adventures of Daniel and Mr. Miyagi and many cheers when Daniel finally defeats Johnny with his famous Crane kick.

Sunday started out with breakfast followed by an Eucharist service. Father Chuck Weiss from Christ Church in Dover served as the visiting Rector and taught campers about Jesus’ golden rule: treat others how you want to be treated.

In the afternoon, our mini campers arrived! We all ate dinner together and then the mini campers headed out to roast marshmallows with their units while the two weekers went to free time!

We have some great activities planned for the upcoming days, like a safari themed social and an overnight camping trip in outpost for certain groups. We cannot wait for another fantastic week at Camp Arrowhead!

-Lauren
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Thursday Night Cook Outs!

7/7/2018

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Thursday was a very fun day at Camp Arrowhead! Every unit cooked out dinner last night and had a great time! The Homestead units hiked to outpost with their groups and cooked burgers and veggie burgers over the campfire. While most Homestead units came back to main camp after dinner, H9 and H10 pitched tents at the campsites and had a fun over night!
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All the Pioneer units had a fun and tasty potluck dinner together. The theme was “finger foods,” and all the groups were responsible for cooking one dish to bring to the potluck. P1 made “death fries” which is a famous local dish comprised of french fries, melted cheese, bacon, ranch and  barbecue sauce. P2 made buffalo chicken dip while P3 made delicious teriyaki meatballs. P4 made classic sliders and P5 assembled fruit kebabs with grilled pineapple and homemade granola. P7 cooked bacon wrapped mini hot dogs and P8 contributed quesadillas. For dessert, P6 made beautiful and tasty donut holes! It is safe to say that there was something at the potluck for everyone, and all the campers and counselors left with happy tummies :)

The Sunfish Pathfinders and Adventure Pathfinders cooked out together on the beach. They cooked Cowboy Mac and five cheese fondue! The fondue was a tasty mixture of Mozzarella, Gruyere, Cheddar, Swiss and Parmesan. I got to try some at the end of the night and it was delicious!

After dinner, all the groups that did not have an overnight went to free swim and then settled in for bed after a long, fun day!

We are sad to see our one week campers leave, but we are also very excited for our mystery central to begin!

Signing off from Camp Arrowhead,
Lauren
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4th of July at Camp Arrowhead

7/4/2018

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Second session is well under way and our campers are having a great time! Today is the 4th of July, and our day has been chock-full of festivities. We started the day with a patriotic flag raising followed by a reading of the Declaration of Independence by Camp Arrowhead’s very own “Uncle Sam.” We then had a special chapel service on the beach and sang happy birthday to America! Later today, we are going to have a bonfire on the beach to go with games, dancing and hot dogs! The beach party will wrap up as we watch the Dewey Beach fireworks light up the sky from across the bay.

While not celebrating Independence Day, campers have been participating in many fun activities! The weather has been toasty, so the buzzword of the week has been hydration and groups are spending a lot of time in the pool and out on the bay!

Day Camp 1 cooked out lunch on Tuesday over a campfire with their counselors. Everything was delicious!

Day Camp 2 played on the rope swing Tuesday afternoon and then cooled off in the pool at free swim.

H1 got to go deep sea diving on Monday and had a great time looking for bay life!

H3 built a beach bonfire on Monday evening with the waterfront staff and listened to spooky stories.

H4 went sailing Monday afternoon. The boys loved jumping in the water to cool off from the heat.

On Monday, H5 went on a bay safari with the Environmental Center directors, Morgan and Ellie. They explored the shallow parts of the bay and learned about camp’s resident horseshoe crabs and the Rehoboth Bay’s other aquatic fauna!
H6 explored camp on a nature walk Tuesday morning. They saw all sorts of wildlife and had a lot of fun learning about southern Delaware’s diverse ecosystem!

H7 went around camp Tuesday doing random acts of kindness with our Christian education staff. These girls brought smiles to everyone they encountered around camp!

H8 went banana boating Monday morning and had a great time zipping around in the water.

H9 explored the camp chicken coop on Tuesday morning and got to pet the birds.

H10 cooked out dinner with their group on Tuesday. The girls loved learning how to build a campfire for cooking.

H11 got to go tubing on Monday morning! All the boys laughed and sang the whole boat ride.

P1 celebrated the end of their first full day at camp by making fluffernutters at their unit! For those of you who do not know, a fluffernutter is a delicious sandwich comprised of peanut butter and marshmallow fluff.

P2 did yoga at the beach on Tuesday morning. Afterwards, they searched the bay for fiddler crabs to feed our turtles in the Environmental Center.

P3 spent Tuesday morning on an entertaining scavenger hunt throughout camp!

P4 learned how to quickly (but safely!) build a fire and tested their skills with a competition to see who could build a fire the fastest.

P5 hosted chapel on the beach to celebrate Independence Day. The theme of the service was a celebration of the freedoms we all enjoy here in the USA.
On Monday evening, P6 got to go on a boat ride to watch the marvelous sunset from the middle of the bay!

P7 had fun sand painting on Tuesday morning! All these young men created beautiful masterpieces to say the least :)

P8 traversed the crazy bridges on the high ropes course Tuesday morning! They then cooled off by kayaking in the bay.

The Sailing Pathfinders spent every afternoon learning how to sail sunfish in the bay! Soon they will be ready to move onto the bigger and more complex Hobie Waves and Hobie Sixteens and go out farther into the water.

The Adventure Pathfinders had a blast on their overnight Tuesday! The group hiked to outpost and spent the night camping out with their group mates. This trip prepared them well for their two night trip to Trap Pond State Park. Adventure!

Wishing you all a happy and safe Independence Day from Camp Arrowhead!!

-Lauren (The Office Manager)
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Session One 2018

6/29/2018

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First session of summer 2018 was great! The weather was beautiful all week and our campers had a wonderful time exploring the bay, climbing the rock wall and making colorful tie-dyes in the Craft Shop. Each of our Homestead campers cooked out two meals over a campfire with their groups while the Pioneer and Pathfinder campers got to cook out everyday! While walking around camp, I asked several of our campers what their favorite meal to cookout was and the results were unanimous: Cowboy Mac!! Cowboy Mac is a notorious Camp Arrowhead cookout dish and is comprised of macaroni, cheese, veggies and ground beef. Some campers swore they would teach it to their parents so they could make Cowboy Mac at home!

One major highlight of this week was the beach party our wonderful staff threw for all the campers Thursday night. There was funnel cake, snow cones, skee-ball, face painting and much more!! Many of our campers enjoyed sitting with their friends by the bonfire while others danced the night away in front of the DJ booth.

Individually, our campers had a great time with their groups at activity blocks! Day Camp 1 and Day Camp 2 had a blast doing water aerobics during free swim at the pool on Wednesday. ​

H1 spent their Thursday morning doing random acts of kindness around camp and brought smiles to all of our faces. Thanks boys!

H2 spent Wednesday morning deep sea diving in the bay! They had a great time on the boat ride and jumping into the water.

On Wednesday afternoon, H3 went sailing in the Rehoboth bay. It was a beautiful day for spending some time in the sun!

The boys of H4 learned how to shoot targets during their archery block and did a great job!

H5 spent Tuesday night going on a hay ride around camp! The boys got to wave to their friends and staff members as they rode around camp.

H6 went on a bay safari Wednesday morning at the Carmine Environmental Center. The ladies got to learn all about bay life under the instruction of our CEC directors, Ellie and Morgan!

On Wednesday, H7 made beautiful flower crowns at the Carmine Environmental Center. The ladies wore them all around camp and received a lot of compliments!
H8 went banana boating on Thursday and had a blast! The girls zipped through the bay and were all smiles and giggles the whole time.

H9 spent Tuesday morning making beautiful mermaid costumes at the craft shop, and then headed to the pool for swim block!
H11 learned how to build bonfires in the Council Ring on Tuesday! The boys all pitched in and did a great job!

P1 fed the Carmine Environmental Center’s Turtles on Wednesday. The girls explored the marsh to find fiddler crabs, which make delicious meals for box turtles!

P2 went kayaking on Wednesday. They explored the waterfront with their counselors and friends and enjoyed being out on the water in the beautiful weather.

On Tuesday morning, P3 had a great time banana boating on the bay with their groups!

P4 went deep sea diving on Tuesday morning and had the opportunity to explore the diverse ecology of the Rehoboth Bay!
On Tuesday, P5 watched the sunset over the bay as they silently meditated with their group.

P6 cooked out dessert at their campsite on Tuesday evening. It was a delicious way to end the day!
P7 went sailing on Tuesday evening in the Rehoboth Bay! Our sailing instructor, Taylor, taught the boys all about camp’s sail boats and how to operate them.

The ladies of P8 went on a scenic sunset boat ride on Tuesday night. Many of the girls said their favorite part was sitting in silence and listening to the calming sound of the waves crashing on the boat.

SPF spent every afternoon sailing out on the bay. However, they also got to go night climbing on the rock wall Tuesday evening!
All in all, we all had a great week! We will miss all our first session campers and hope to see you all again next summer!
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Our First Annual Golf Outing

3/5/2018

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Saturday, May 19th, Camp Arrowhead is hosting our 1st Annual Golf Tournament (Rain Date June 2nd) at the American Classic Golf Club in Lewes. Our camp community is currently involved in mounting a Capital Campaign to build a new dining hall and bath house. Funds from this event will go directly towards that purpose. It will be a tremendous day of fun- playing lively games, winning great prizes, and seeing many familiar faces out on the green.

We are asking local businesses, partners, and friends of camp to consider sponsoring the event in one of the areas listed below. Our goal is to make sponsorship fun and creative. All sponsorship includes signage and copy in our printed materials. 
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We are a 501(c 3), therefore all sponsorships are tax deductible to the extent allowed by federal tax laws. All sponsors will receive a letter with camp’s EIN.

Here are some ways you can help:

  • Corporate Sponsorship: $4,000. Full tournament coverage, banner at registration, four hole or green signs, one foursome the event, and listing in all promotional materials.
  • Tee or Green Sign Sponsors: $200 for one sign, $350 for two signs
  • Four $50 Dinner Gift Certificates: one tee or green sign (Certificates to be used as Team Prizes)
  • Golf Cart Sponsorship: Thank you William V. Sipple & Son for FULLY Sponsoring this item!!
  • Score Cards Ad Space: $250 for 1 1⁄2 x 2 1⁄2 inch space on every score card
  • Golf Teams: $300 for one foursome for the event
  • Individual Golfers: $75, we will pair you with a team

We can accept credit card payments through our online store.  We can also accept checks made payable to Camp Arrowhead with "Golf Tournament Sponsor" or "Golfer Registration" on the Memo Line mailed in or dropped off with an order form.  Instructions are at the bottom on the second page.
Visit Our Online Store By Clicking Here
Mail In Sponsorship or Golfer Registration Form
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We Need Your Help

8/29/2017

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In April, the Buy American, Hire American Presidential Executive Order was signed. The intention seems to be about reviewing immigration rules to ensure they protect domestic worker interests. At least  - 5 categories of the J-1 Visa are being included (Summer Work Travel (SWT), Au Pair, Camp Counselor, Interns & Trainees).  

The implementation of this executive order was assigned to a White House committee chaired by Stephen Miller. Governmental agencies working with this committee include the Department of State, Department of Homeland Security, Department of Labor, Commerce Department, and Office of Management and Budget. 

​Friday,Tom Rosenberg, the President/CEO of the American Camp Association (ACA) emailed Camp Directors everywhere to call our attention to the way things are unfolding:
"Recent developments ... suggest that implementation of the Executive Order could cause considerable impact on the SWT program by drastically reducing visa numbers or eliminating the program. A small percentage of SWT participants are placed in camp, but we know that these placements are critical to the camps involved. This week, information was received that conversations may have been held in the White House to discuss including other J1 programs in the Executive Order, such as the J-1 Camp Counselor program.  Almost 23,000 international participants are placed as camp counselors every year and more than 5,000 in SWT camp positions. "
As of Friday, the ACA could not confirm information related to these conversations at the White House. Then Sunday, the Wall Street Journal shared this story.

Camp Arrowhead has used the visa sponsor program Camp America since the 1970's. We participate in the Camp Counselor AND Summer Work Travel programs.  Further limiting the number of VISAS awarded or even ending the program would affect us DRAMATICALLY.  Our Camp America staff add to the diversity and richness of our program but they also satisfy literal program needs; They help us fill ALL of our staff openings so that we can run a full camp.

So How Can You Help??

 Great Question!
  • Learn more about the J-1 Visa Programs
    • Check out the Department of State's website.
    • Read through some FAQ's below that the ACA has compiled.
    • Consider these talking points on the necessity and value of the J-1 Visas for camps
  • Contact President Trump, your Senators, and Congressional Representatives.  
    • The ACA & the Visa Sponsors they work with have created a tool to make this quite simple.  They have included an editable pre-written letter . WRITE THEM NOW. 
    • The ACA has even posted samples of some more detailed letters if you would prefer to write your own. 
  • Email the American Camp Association your testimonials in support of Camp Cultural Exchange: j1visa@ACAcamps.org​

Frequently Asked Questions about the J-1 Camp Counselor and Summer Work Travel Programs

What is the difference between Camp Counselor and SWT?
Camp Counselors are participants placed in positions giving direct supervision to campers. Those positions could be group/unit staff positions or program staff positions. SWT participants are in support positions in camp, such as the kitchen. They do not supervise campers. Placement agencies may term SWT participant positions with titles such as “Support Staff,” Camp Power,” etc.

Who regulates these programs and how does my placement agency fit in?
Both Camp Counselor and Summer Work Travel are part of the J-1 visa program for cultural exchange. They are regulated and monitored by U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs. The State Department designates organizations to be visa sponsors who actually help implement the program.  Many of the placement agencies are visa sponsors. See J1visa.state.gov/basics for more complete program information.

How many of these international participants are placed in camp?
Almost 23,000 international participants are placed through the Camp Counselor program every year and more than 5,000 in SWT camp positions.

What is an executive order?
An executive order is a directive handed down from a president or governor without involvement from the legislative or judicial branches.  Executive orders can only be given to federal or state agencies like the Department of Homeland Security or the State Department and are subject to revocation or revision by a subsequent President.

What can I do to help?
  • Stay informed. 
  • Be ready to act when called upon to reach out to decision makers in government with appropriate messages, which ACA will share with you if and when this is needed. We are working on a multi-level engagement strategy right now, in conjunction with our allies in this effort. 
  • Share with our ACA Government Affairs team the contact information of people in your camp community who have personal relationships with relevant decision makers, like members of Congress, members of the Trump Administration, or others in positions to influence the policymaking of this Administration. Sam Hirt works for ACA with Public Policy Issues: 765-346-3391 & shirt@ACAcamps.org There are many stages to our strategy and potential contacts are very helpful.  We will provide talking points and direction as appropriate.

Can I provide stories and testimonials in support of these programs?
Yes, please do. You can send them to ACA. Email them to  j1visa@ACAcamps.org.

How does this impact this year's foreign staff who are traveling in the US after leaving my camp?
There is no impact on the current program. 

How does this impact camp's planning for international participants next season?
Placement agencies are moving forward with the planning and recruitment for programs for next season to meet camp needs. They can best answer immediate concerns. They and ACA will keep camps informed of any changes.

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Day Camp's Wild Adventures

8/11/2017

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For our last blog post of 2017, our friends in this session’s day camp asked if they could guest blog! They were so excited to share all the adventures they had this week with everyone, take a look at what they wrote.

“This week in Day Camp 1 we had many wild and fun adventures. Our adventures took us all over camp, from the bay, to archery, to high ropes too! Everybody had a different favorite adventure. Some people liked the banana boat because it was fun and exciting. Others enjoyed the blob because they got to jump around and splash in the water with their friends. One camper enjoyed predator vs. prey because he got to run around and show off his skills. The rock wall was another favorite because campers got to go really high up and zoom down on the zip line. Another camper loved archery because he got two bullseyes and learned a new skill in the process. Another favorite was all the new games that were learned between activities, like ninja, mafia and bang. Other fun adventures included a canoe battle, and joining the Hobie 16 army for a sailing extravaganza. Overall, we had lots of new and exciting experiences and it was a great week for day camp!”

We are so happy that Day Camp 1 could share their week with you, and that we were able to share the joy of summer 2017 with everyone through this year’s blog! Keep updated throughout the year for pictures and other camp happenings!

This is goodnight and not good bye.

With joy from homestead way,
Maddie (The Office Lady) and Bethany (The Chapel Lady)

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Session Five's Terrific Tuesday

8/9/2017

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​Hi! My name is Annie and I am the Assistant Storekeeper, which means I spend a lot of my time behind the counter selling your kids those sweet t-shirts they come home with. But it also means that I get to watch and join many groups in their daily adventures around camp. Here is what I had the joy of seeing yesterday:
 
As the weather cleared up on Tuesday morning, H5 took on the crate stacking challenge at our High Ropes course. P3 also fastened their harnesses and spent the morning on the High Ropes bridges. Finally, P5 tested their strength and teamwork by climbing the ladders.
 
At 11:15, our youngest campers in H6 went to the Environmental Center to create their own flower crowns which they proudly modeled at lunch. The group was called up to lead the rest of camp in a song and they chose “The Princess Pack”. Unfortunately, H8 missed the sing-a-long because they were busy at the waterfront. The group had cooked out lunch on the water before going on a boat ride with our Boat Driver, Juan.
 
Day Camp 2 also had the privilege of spending some time with Juan, as they strapped on their life jackets and hopped on the banana boat in the morning.
 
Both Day Camp 1 and H11 joined Austin, the EC Assistant at the ballfield to play “Predator vs. Prey”. This is one of our newer games at camp, which combines a version of the game ‘tag’ with learning about nature.  H3 also did some running during their scavenger hunt, which sent them all around camp performing good deeds to spread joy to other groups.
 
Some groups embraced the spirit of adventure by lashing a pole to proudly display their Unit’s tie dyed flag in their site (P4) or by having a shelter building competition using materials around the EC (Adventure Pathfinders). Additionally, P8 had a fire building competition in our beloved Council Ring.
 
As previously mentioned in the Waterfront Blog, yesterday was the Hobie 16 Palooza, in which nine groups spent their 4:15 block on the waterfront. Other groups on the waterfront yesterday were able to go paddle boarding (P2) or even kayak to Santa Claus to search for arrowheads and old pottery (P1). However, the rest of camp did not stop for the Palooza, as H4 stayed in the craft shop, hard at work glazing their clay tiles. H10 also hung out in the Craft Shop and created water color masterpieces.
 
While P6 decided to settle down for the evening with sunset yoga on the beach, P7 took a different approach by listening to scary stories in the Rec Hall, lead by the Boys Homestead Unit Leader, Oliver.
 
H1 concluded their day with a quiet Monk Swim, where they were able to listen to H2 and H7’s drum circle nearby, lead by Stephen the Adventure Director.
 
H9 had a dessert cookout on main camp, stuffing waffle cones with marshmallows and chocolate chips to create their own twist on the traditional s’more. Meanwhile, P1, P2, P3, P4, and APF settled in their tents for the night in outpost after an evening full of cookouts, scary stories, and spirit animals.
 
We anxiously await all the new adventures ahead in session five, but until then, I’ll be restocking the hoodie rack.
 
With Joy From Homestead Way,
Annie (the Store Assistant)
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Grab Your Life Jacket & Bay Shoes, Welcome to the Waterfront!

8/9/2017

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One of camp’s busiest places is the Waterfront. Units typically visit the bay at least once a day, often times twice a day. There are many exciting activities that take place in and on the shore of the Rehoboth Bay. This blog is a quick look into these activities.

This blog about the Waterfront is interrupted by breaking news from the Rehoboth Bay!
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Yesterday, the Waterfront Staff launched Hobie 16 Palooza! Director Kevin, Sailing Director Stephen, Waterfront Staff Taylor and Matt, and Boat Driver Juan helped set up the fleet throughout the afternoon. Six 16s were sailed by Waterfront staff, Assistant Counselors, one counselor and our CIT Unit leader Will. After the fleet of 6 took off, the Lafontaines (Executive Director, Walt, Registrar, Nancy and their son (a former Waterfront Director) Scott) took out their Hobie 16, making the total count 7. The five camp dogs chased the boats around the bay joining in on the fun. Campers came in and out of the bay on and off the blob to take part in the Hobie Palooza.
 
“Sailing, sailing on Rehoboth Bay, when days are hot when days are cold, in Rehoboth Bay Sunfish, Zumas, fancy Hobies too, oh how you wish you had nothing else to do but!”
 
Typically groups are sailed by either a member of the Waterfront Staff or their counselor, if they are experienced in sailing. Sailing pathfinders spend their afternoons sailing, learning how to rig and sail Sunfish, Hobie Waves and Hobie 16s.
 
When groups go sailing, not every camper is able to fit on the sailboat at once so the campers on shore do other fun activities, such as the Blob!! The Blob is a giant floaty obstacle course about 100 feet from shore on which campers can play. It is a fan favorite at the Waterfront, as it quickly becomes a fun game of wipe out that ends in giggles and swimming.
 
Some classic waterfront activities include canoeing and kayaking. Often groups will canoe or kayak to Santa Clause Island, a small cove about a quarter mile from camp. Sometimes units bring lunch there. It is also a great place to find arrowheads. Another destination adventure is Buzzards. Buzzards is further away so groups opt to canoe. They tend to bring lunch with them and make an afternoon out of the excursion. Buzzards is about an hour canoe ride away. I loved canoeing there as a camper and counselor because it is such a rewarding experience. The final canoe trip takes you to the other side of the bay. This trip is typically reserved for oldest pioneer and pathfinder groups as it is quite adventurous. At low tide, such a trip requires that canoes be pulled through the mud. Campers return to the waterfront a little muddy, but always proud of their accomplishment.
 
Groups can also go paddle boarding at the waterfront. Some of the best times to go is at sunrise or sunset – some of the prettiest times on the bay.
 
The environmental center does a few activities in the bay such as seining and Bay Safari! check out the blog post from earlier in the summer to learn more about those activities.
 
For those parents reading this who have had sent their kids to camp before, you are probably asking yourselves what about that world famous BANANA BOAT?! Banana boating is one of our most popular activities at camp. Every unit takes a turn riding the huge yellow banana tube behind our pontoon boat around the bay. Campers get a chance to jump off with their whole unit and swim around until they are picked back up by our boat driver Juan. Juan happens to be one of the most popular staff members with the campers, because without him, they wouldn’t be able to go on the banana boat. As popular as the banana boat is, it is not our only boating activities. Groups can also go tubing on the three-person hot dog, go for a sunset boat ride, or go deep sea diving, where they drive towards the middle of the bay, park and swim around. Although we call it deep sea diving, at lower tides, groups can often stand, yet still have an absolute blast.
 
Other activities held at the Waterfront include beach bonfires, cookouts and lunch boat rides, group activities on the beach tower or dock and human battleship. Campers also enjoy playing nukem, ladder golf and corn hole at free time and in between other activities.
 
From the Rehoboth Bay,
Maddie (a proud former 2 week Waterfront service CIT) 
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A Cool Start to Session Four

8/1/2017

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Session four began with some beautiful cool weather. Most of camp wore sweatshirts to breakfast and chapel. But by lunch most sweatshirts were left in cabins as it warmed up for one of our nicest days at camp this year. Here’s a look into an activity that each group did on Monday.
 
In the morning SPF learned how to tie knots and rig Sunfish. In the afternoon they put their new skills to use and sailed around the bay. H5 joined them for part of the afternoon as Taylor, a member of the Waterfront staff, sailed them around the bay.
 
Most of Girls Homestead started their day off at the Waterfront. H7 participated in Icebreakers in the bay to get to know each other better. H8 made friendship bracelets. H9 went paddle boarding around the bay. H10 began their day with a bang as they took a ride on the Banana Boat.
 
P6 joined them at the waterfront in the morning for a spin in the hotdog tube. P3 hung out at our Environmental Center and make some homemade pickles using cucumbers grown right in the camp garden.
 
H2 played a game of Predator and Prey on the ball field. Meanwhile, P5 played an exciting round of Frisbee golf around camp.
 
H11 went on the Journey of Joy. One stop on the journey is to complete a random act of kindness for a staff member. I was lucky to be part of H11’s Journey. They stopped at the Office and sang me a song (Oh Fluffy Sheep). Our Executive Director’s grand daughter was visiting at the time, so they sang for her as well! She rewarded them with Hershey kisses from our Registrar/her grandmother, Nancy’s, candy jar.
 
P1 explored the bay in a Bay Safari block, using huge nets to catch, examine, and release bay life. Out in pioneer, P2 put their fire building skills to test with a fire building competition. P7 also put their camp skills to work by lashing grass mats on the weaving loom. Later this week they will use them to cover the teepee they are making in their site!
 
Before dinner H1 painted water colors while H6 played with the chickens and took a tour of the camp garden.
 
Day Camp 1 and 2 finished their afternoon with a hayride around camp.
 
H3 finished their night off with a beach bonfire. Their neighbors, H4 partook in a drum circle at the plaza before they headed to bed. P4 completed their night by climbing the Rockwall.
P8 did sunset yoga with Christian Ed Director (and co-blogger) Bethany. Many girls asked if they could end every night on the beach, it was so peaceful.
 
We can’t wait to see what the rest of session four has in store—but the forecast says there will be more cool days on the Rehoboth Bay.
 
With Joy from Homestead Way,
Maddie & Bethany (your resident bloggers)
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