Thursday, July 17th

Happy Thursday everyone!

The sun kept on shining this morning but the humidity died down a little bit which was a great start to the day. After breakfast of English muffins and cinnamon butter we got on to our morning classes. Like yesterday swimming and boating had perfect weather out on the lake. On the A-field and inside, sports and arts and crafts continued on with new and fun games and crafts.

For dinner today we had lasagna, salad, and baguette bread. Delicious! We had butterscotch pudding for dessert and then campers headed off to camp store. After much candy eating, letter writing, and napping during rest hour the campers all got to free swim during general swim. The wind picked up for 4th period boating which was great for our senior sailors. After that we had tons of campers jump off the tower and play volleyball during activity period.

Later we had chicken patties for supper, with chips, veggies, applesauce and apple crisp for dessert. Campers ate up for a game of garbage collector up on the A-field. It’s a super fun large scale game of handball and basketball combined. It was an amazing evening filled with lots of laughs and of course a quick dip.

With love from Wamah,

Jocelyn

Wednesday, July 16th

Good morning!

I can’t believe it’s half way through the first week of the session already! Today started off with the sun shining bright. This warm morning we had French toast and fruit for breakfast.

Afterwards campers headed back for cabin clean up and camp duties to help keep camp clean for all of us here. Classes were a blast today, especially swimming in the refreshing lake with this hot weather. Boaters this morning got to dunk their life jackets in the lake to keep cool too. In sports new groups of campers got to go to tennis and archery today to try something new only offered at camp.

For dinner we had meatloaf and mashed potatoes and then for dessert. Rest hour was much needed after a busy hot morning on the lake. Everyone got in for a general swim today, soaking up all this nice weather and refreshing water. Campers jumped off the tower, practiced their dives, dove for rings or even played mermaid with their buddies. For activity today there was lots of tower jumping, basketball playing and crafting in the arts and crafts room!

After activity period there was no cookee bell since today is the kitchen staff’s day off. So, every cabin put in their order for a deli sandwich or PB and J that gets made by camp staff. Then, campers go with their cabin to eat on all the docks around camp and by the waterfront. The pretzel buns are always a big hit.

After supper we played for Triad for evening program! It was a hit during boys camp so we brought back this game of three way soccer to get out all of our energy before heading to bed. But of course, campers enjoyed a quick dip to cool and dust off after a sweaty game. See you tomorrow!

With love from Wamah,

Jocelyn

Tuesday, July 15th

Happy Tuesday everyone!

This morning was a beautiful sunny morning :) We had cornbread, fruit, and orange juice for breakfast and then headed back for cabin clean up. Swimmers and boaters enjoyed this awesome weather on the waterfront during lessons. Up on the A-field sports took advantage of the sunny field.

Campers in arts and crafts cooled off in the lodge where they continued their art projects for the session. Friendship bracelets and painting have been super popular so far! For dinner today we had baked ziti and pears for dessert. Campers and staff loved this meal and enjoyed seconds and thirds before heading to rest up for the afternoon.

Campers picked out their favorite candy for rest hour and tried to rest up before general swim. The water was super refreshing so everyone enjoyed the time for free swim. This fun continued during 4th period boating, arts and crafts, and sports. After running around in sports campers had the option to jump off the tower for activity period. The LTs, the 15 year olds in Leadership Training offered yoga and bracelet making for activity period too!

For supper today was chicken melts, veggies, applesauce and chips. The fuel was much needed after a busy afternoon and in order to gear up for tonight’s game of Spies and Smugglers. Campers split into two teams and start on opposite sides of camp. The smugglers try to bring up little slips of paper with point values to the A-field, all while the spies are running to tag them and guess what pocket the paper might be in.

It was a super exciting and energetic game tonight! We ended with snack, songs, and vespers down by the waterfront. Afterwards campers went in for a quick dip to cool off and then headed to bed. See you tomorrow!

With love from Wamah,

Jocelyn

Girls Camp has Begun!

Happy Monday and happy first day of Girls camp!

Yesterday was a wonderful first day of camp! We welcomed 27 new campers to Camp Asto Wamah today, and are super excited for these next two weeks!

For supper yesterday, after the new swimmers got swim tested in the water, we had hot dogs, baked beans, applesauce, and brownies for dessert. It was a delicious first day meal.

For evening program, which is the nightly camp wide camp we play each evening after super, we played Medical War! Campers were split up with their cabin mates and played a dodge ball game trying to eliminate the other team while the “medics” on each team save those who got out.

The sun was shining all evening so we ended the night with a quick dip. Campers got to change into swimsuits and rinse off in the lake before getting ready for bed.

This morning marked the first full day of 1st Girls Camp and the energy was high today! For breakfast we had waffles with peanut butter, butter and syrup, with some oranges and orange juice. Afterwards campers went back to their cabins for clean up and to get ready for the first three periods of the day.

Hilltop, Lakeside, and Seniors rotated through swimming, sports, boating, and arts and crafts this morning.  Up on the A-field for sports class campers played a name game on the basketball court, and swimmers got to show off their skills in their first day of swim class. While the boaters did not get to go out today because we had to go over general small craft rules, everyone still had a fun morning.

For dinner, which is our biggest meal of the day held at noontime, we had Swedish meatballs, green beans, and mashed potatoes. For dessert we had peaches which were super refreshing. The weather was iffy today but the rain held off so that we could have a short general swim and 4th period. Archery and tennis groups were still able to go out and campers got to start brand new art projects.

For activity period today, which is free time for campers to hang out, play knock hockey and tetherball, take a shower, or the most fun option: attend one of the actives held by the counselors that day. Each day, different counselors offer different activities for the campers. Today we had friendship bracelet making, jumping off the tower, and card games.  It was a little rainy but the campers didn’t seem to mind at all.

For supper today we had grilled cheese, tomato soup, applesauce and chips! One of my favorite meals here at camp was a great second supper of the session. We had chocolate chip cookie bars for dessert which were magnificent!

We played capture the flag up on the A-field for evening program today. Campers got to explore a little part of the woods today and battle against different campers for the flag. We ended the night with a quick dip after lots of running around today, so that campers can go to sleep easier and wake up ready for the day tomorrow!

With love from Wamah,

Jocelyn

Friday, July 11th

Happy Friday everyone!

A bit of a sad morning today as we begin wrapping up the session! Cinnamon bread, a favorite, was served for breakfast today. Campers soaked in the delicious meal and then returned to cabin clean up to start packing up all of their things.

Swim and boating testing continued with lots of  swimmers and boaters who passed their levels and will be celebrated tonight at campfire! Everyone wrapped up their arts and crafts projects today to take home and spent their last minutes up on the A-field.

For dinner today we had Sheppard’s Pie and then sherbet for dessert. One of my favorite meals at camp, everyone went up for seconds and thirds! Today was warm and sunny so it was super refreshing. After rest hour everyone got in for general swim and campers who passed their swimming levels got to enjoy a new swimming area for the first time.

Later, new level 4 campers got to jump off the tower for the first time. And sunfish and the Hunter took advantage of the windy day to play pirates out on the water. A battle between five Sunfish boats and the Hunter! For supper we had pulled pork and pick up for dessert. So campers got to choose from left over cake, pudding, apple crisp and more!

Just before evening program campers packed up their remaining belongings and headed to the lodge to watch the slideshow of pictures from the session! Then we headed to the council ring to enjoy smores by the campfire and announce all sorts of awards. Year awards went first, kitchen staff awarded a best manners award, boating and swimming awards were announced and finally track and field awards from each event were given out. Overall a super fun evening with lots of song singing and celebrating. The night ended with a candlelight service as a time to reflect on the past two weeks at camp. While it was too windy to set them out on the lake yesterday and today we still gathered in a circle together. As a camp tradition, the boys headed to bed silently and soaked in this bittersweet moment of camp.

I hope you enjoyed hearing about these camp adventures this past two weeks! I had a blast writing this everyday!

With love from Wamah,

Jocelyn

Thursday, July 10th

Happy Thursday!

Good morning! Today is sadly our second to last day of classes. We had English muffins with cream cheese and jelly for breakfast, and of course orange juice and hot coco. We had an awesome day down at the waterfront. Tons of swimmers perfected their strokes and got tested and the Superstar and Water Safety classes got to go out on paddle boards!

For dinner today we had sandwiches which is the traditional dinner before banquet. Lots of PB and J, egg salad, and tuna salad sandwiches were made and enjoyed. Campers savored their second to last trip to the camp store and rested up for general swim!

After fourth period we had a little rainy afternoon but campers still enjoyed card games in the lodge and badminton by the flag pole. A fun filled afternoon ended with banquet! The traditional Thanksgiving themed meal on the second Thursday of the session. The food was delicious as always and campers loved it too!

Later, we played three-way soccer for evening program so that the boys could expend their energy since it had been so rainy the last couple of days. The weather was perfectly cool for sleeping after a quick dip to close out the night!

See you tomorrow for the last day!

With love from Wamah,

Jocelyn

Wednesday, July 9th

Happy Wednesday everyone!

While last night was super rainy the weather mostly cleared for breakfast today. We had French toast and cantaloupe for breakfast. It sprinkled a little bit during classes today but that didn’t stop swimmers and boaters from performing their best!

For dinner today we had Texas Hash. Which is a delicious rice, veggie, and meat dish that all the campers loved. After pears for dessert campers headed to camp store and back to their cabins for rest hour.

The sun came out just in time for general swim! Campers were eager to get out in the water to play and practice for their swimming tests. Fourth period was still able to go out for boating and the rest of the day was a blast despite the rain.

We had sandwiches for eat out tonight, on delicious pretzel buns! Even though we had to eat inside it was still a great meal. For evening program we played a new game with small mini games theme from the show Squid Games. We had the glass bridge, red light green light, and others. The campers loved this new addition to the rotation as a new alternative for an inside evening program.

See you tomorrow for banquet!

With love from Wamah,

Jocelyn

Tuesday, July 8th

Good morning!

Today we woke up with some heat and humidity in the air but that didn’t stop us! After enjoying cinnamon bread, orange slices, and cereal for breakfast we headed off to our classes. With the heat that rolled in today everyone was super excited to get in the water and cool off. Campers started to perform their swimming and boating skills to be tested for the next level by the end of the session.

After everyone finished their morning classes we headed to the lodge for some ravioli and chocolate pudding. Both campers and staff had no complaints for this delicious meal.

Unfortunately a bug thunderstorm rolled in right after rest hour so we weren’t able to get in the lake for general swim. However, we played board games and cards to pass the time. Poker, UNO, and Apples to Apples were big hits today. The stormed cleared for a bit so seniors were able to get out on the lake for boating, Hilltoppers continued their projects, and lakeside played Gaga for sports! Activity period was filled with lots of indoor games since the weather stayed pretty wet. But campers still had plenty of smiles and laughs on their faces.

Later, we had tacos for supper! And for dessert we had another camp favorite… Apple crisp! For evening program the LTs (15 year olds in leadership training) put on their carnival. All around the flagpole and lodge are we had fun relays and games that were all video game themed. The LTs put a lot of work into this event and it was super awesome. Campers had a blast and headed to bed before more rain came through camp.

Crossing our fingers for better weather!

With love from Wamah,

Jocelyn

Monday, July 7th

Happy Monday!

Somehow it is already the second week of boys camp. Time is flying by! The morning started off great with waffles, orange slices and hot coco for breakfast. Then, campers headed off to morning classes where they worked with their teachers and classmates on their swimming and boating skills. Up on the A-field campers played basketball, soccer, and football and enjoyed the wonderful weather.

Just before dinner it a storm started to move in on us but we enjoyed for chicken tenders dinner today and we had raspberry sherbet for dessert. After rest hour the sun came back out for general swim and 4th period. Hilltoppers continued to make bracelets and paintings in arts and crafts!

For activity period today there were many different card game options up in the lodge. The Hunter also went out for activity period and the lake had some great wind for the campers. Later for supper we had meatball grinders and chocolate chip bars for dessert. A delicious meal!

Afterwards, since the A-field and woods were pretty wet still we played Murder by Night for evening program! Campers split up into groups led by the LTs and went around to counselors around camp interviewing them. Our beloved Grace was killed last night and they had to investigate which counselor did it and what their weapon was. It was a super fun and silly game that the campers enjoyed. Then we had snack, sang songs, and headed to bed.

With love from Wamah,

Jocelyn

Track Meet Sunday!

Happy track meet!

Today is the middle Sunday of the session which means it’s Track Meet! We had cereal, oranges slices and eggs for breakfast. Then campers got to switch to a top or bottom bunk during cabin clean up.

When morning classes started, the green and white teams of each area split up this morning to compete in three events. The standing long jump, the running long jump, and the the softball throw. The captains  and counselors cheerleaders of both green and white led their teams to a fun and eventful morning. Afterwards we had the 50 yard dash across the A-field! It was a tight race for hilltop, lakeside and seniors!

After a super quick general swim to cool off, campers headed out and got ready for dinner which was a camp tradition of ham and noodles! After fueling up, we enjoyed rest hour and campers rested for the Camp Marathon and Camp Triathlon. While the marathon is an optional run on the paths of camp, we had great competition in hilltop, lakeside, and seniors. Then for the Camp Triathlon each camper had a running leg, boating, or swimming leg. Campers raced against each other and despite the windy day the boaters made it across the lake and to the final runner legs and swimmers. The white team pulled ahead in the end but green put up a great fight.

Afterwards, the fun continued in swim races for aquarium, intermediate, and deep water. It was a great way for campers to cool off in the water after a long hard day of track events.

Later we had English muffins pizzas for supper with churros for dessert. We ended the night with team relays up on the A-field. Hilltop green, lakeside green, and seniors green, competed against their counterparts in soccer relays, an obstacle course, ping pong balancing races and more to earn final points for their team.

Campers headed to bed ready for some much needed rest. See you tomorrow!

With love from the lake,

Jocelyn

Saturday, July 5th

Good morning!!

Today was another great day and the weather was amazing! We had cinnamon bread for breakfast and got ready for our classes! Swimmers are refining their strokes so next week they can perform their best in swim tests. Everyone in Arts and crafts is working on painting and lots of bracelet making. Rainbow loom bands have been super popular this session.

For dinner today we had chicken Parmesan, chips and applesauce, and then had a great general swim where everyone enjoyed the water! Later after boating, arts and crafts, and sports for the afternoon, the hunter set out to sail and campers got to enjoy a beautifully windy day. Other campers joined counselors on main dock for yoga and and quick dip afterwards.

Before playing King Dodge, another fun rendition of dodge ball, we had cook out! The kitchen had their day off for supper so we brought back an old tradition of cooking our hot dogs out on campsites. Each cabin paired up with another and set out to have hot dogs, chips, bug juice and cookies. It was super fun to do something different and enjoy time in nature for supper.

The night ended with plenty of tired campers, all eager and excited for track meet tomorrow.

Go green! Go white!

With love from Wamah,

Jocelyn

Happy 4th of July!

Happy 4th of July!

Today was a beautiful bright and sunny day and campers enjoyed every bit of it! We had English muffins for breakfast and then got to our daily cabin clean up. Afterwards for classes swimming enjoyed a warm lake and boating had awesome weather for practicing their rowing and paddling skills. Arts and crafts, as always, was busy and campers had fun making new crafts to take home.

For dinner today we had beef barbecue sandwiches, similar to Sloppy Joe’s which were so delicious. After rest hour campers had a blast in the water as the day got hotter. For fourth period the wind was slower so sailors got to practice their capsizing skills.

Campers took advantage of some new activities being offered for activity period. There was juggling, jumping off the tower, and playing new card games. Later we had chicken enchiladas for supper which was a new meal and a big hit! We ended supper to get ready for evening program, Pirates!!

Campers dressed in all black and long pants and searched for the other team’s treasure while trying to engage in “gun battles”. Each camper was given a little sac of flour and ran around trying to get each others guns. A camper favorite game finished up at the flag poll where we offered sundaes for dessert. A 4th of July special treat!! We sang so many songs, had vespers and were able to catch some of the fireworks before everyone headed off to bed.

See you in the morning!

With love from Wamah,

Jocelyn

Thursday, July 3rd

Arrrrrrrghhhhh! Ahoyyyyyyyyy!!!

This morning we were invaded by pirates! Captain Mus and Captain Tashe declared that today camp would partake in a BOOTY BATTLE!!!!! We were given the challenge to help Captain Mus and Captain Tashe search and steal back the treasure. Mus and Tashe were once fellow sailors, but ever since Mus spent all their money on a mustache comb the pair sailed on Columbia Lake separately and Tashe took their treasure.

Breakfast continued as normal with blueberry bread and cereal. We had our morning classes and and then headed up for lasagna! One of everyone favorite meals was a success. We had butterscotch pudding for lunch and headed to rest hour to rest up for the booty battle.

After rest hour everyone went in the lake for general swim and sailors were able to enjoy a windy lake for 4th period. Afterward everyone prepared at flagpole for the treasure battle. Everyone got a mustache and pirate themed temporary tattoos. Then campers split up to join either Captain Mus, or Captain Tashe and then search around camp for clues. Each clue had a challenge with it such as untying a human knot or lining up in alphabetical order without talking. The last clue led to the A-field. Campers commenced in a dodge ball battle while also trying to collect pieces of “booty” in hopes to defeat Team Mus or Team Tashe.

Campers then discovered that it was Captain Beard who took the treasure from Mus and Tashe. He revealed himself at the end of the battle and the campers stole the treasure back from him. The boys enjoyed chips and candy from the treasure chest. And then headed off to supper!

We had chicken patties and apple crumble for supper and dessert. We ended the day with board games, songs and vespers since a storm rolled in during the evening. Campers loved their pirate adventure filled day and went to sleep ready for bed!

With love from Wamah,

Jocelyn

Wednesday, July 2nd

Gooooooood morning,

This morning was a bit sleepy all around camp but French Toast and cereal woke everyone up for a great day ahead. Morning classes were held, and because of the rain last night sports class played Gaga ball instead of being up on the field.

For dinner, our noontime meal, we had meatloaf and mashed potatoes. We enjoyed sherbet for dessert but of course campers still enjoyed their candy at the Camp Store. Lots of kids were reading, sleeping, and writing letters during their rest hour, and we eager to get in the water!

The lake was super warm this afternoon for general swim, and then everyone headed off for their afternoon activities. After fourth period, campers headed off to activity period which included jumping of the tower, playing more Gaga ball, and playing basketball.

For supper, since the kitchen staff had their day off today, we enjoyed sandwiches, on the most awesome pretzel buns, and ate with our cabins on different docks around camp. The weather was perfect and the campers loved being out on the docks!

With the extra time from supper ending early, we started playing Spies and Smugglers for evening program. Campers hid their tickets and did their best to make it past all the spies trying to capture their tickets for their treasure.

After a quick dip campers headed to bed.  Rumor has it a storm’s a brewin’ here at Asto Wamah… but for the real story you’ll have to tune in tomorrrrrrrow! Ahoy!

With love from Wamah,

Jocelyn

Tuesday, July 1st

Happy July from Columbia Lake!

Today started a bit cloudy but still warm! We enjoyed Lemon Poppy Seed bread for breakfast and the usual orange juice and hot coco. The boys headed to their swim, boating, and sports classes, and continued working on their projects in arts and crafts.

Afterwards we had baked ziti for lunch! The pasta was delicious and so were the baguettes to go with it. The sun decided to come out during rest hour so general swim was a hit. Campers headed to their fourth class of the day and then headed to the Gaga pit and the A-field for all the games and sports offered for activity period!

For supper we enjoyed chicken melts, which are a camper favorite at boys camp.  Supper was cut a little short with an incoming storm but we made the most of it and played an indoor game called Reserve Scavenger Hunt. Each camper grabs one prop from their cabin and then they create skits with them and compete with their neighboring cabins. After having two minutes to prepare cabins performed their skits and were judged by some of the extra staff here. Some favorite skits were acting out Drew during rules at evening program, their counselors during rest hour and what the campers think Girls camp is like. It was a rainy evening but filled with plenty of laughs and smiles.

We ended with singing songs and eating snack before the boys headed to bed!

With love from Wamah,

Jocelyn

Monday, June 30th

Welcome back to the Birch Blog!

Today was the first full day of camp and we were blessed with great weather all day. For breakfast we had waffles and orange slices, with orange juice and hot cocoa too. After breakfast our first day of classes started! Hilltop, lakeside, and seniors made their way to their new swimming classes, boating and canoeing classes, sports up on the A-field or Arts and Crafts in the lodge. The camper favorite today was sports where they played Nuk’ Em, a get to know you game so that the boys can get to know everyone in their neighboring cabins.

Dinner, our biggest meal at noon time, rolled around after campers were able to get in some rounds of tetherball and knock hockey. We had Swedish meatballs, mashed potatoes, and green beans, a camp classic. The boys grabbed their Camp Store treat for rest hour and enjoyed some well earned rest.

We were able to enjoy the wonderful lake for general swim. Afterwards, the weather remained gorgeous for seniors boating, lakeside sports and hilltop arts and crafts.

Activity period was a great time for new and old campers to play Gaga ball, jump off the tower, and even play badminton. Overall it was a jam packed first day and the campers are excited for the next!

We ended the day with grilled cheese and chocolate pudding pie for our supper meal and dessert, another camper and counselor favorite.

Up on the A-field we played capture the flag and headed in for a quick dip! The campers are very ready for their rest and already excited for breakfast tomorrow.

With love from Wamah,

Jocelyn

Boys' Camp!

Hello and welcome to Boys’ Camp 2025!

Today we welcomed all of our campers, new and returning, to Camp Asto Wamah. Campers arrived today, checked in and said their goodbyes! After meeting their new cabin mates and counselors, the boys took a tour of camp and learned about all the rules and important places around camp.

After general camp rules, learning all the counselors names and director introductions, the new campers headed into the lake for their swim test. The returning campers joined later for a quick general swim before supper.

Cookee bell rang and new and old campers refreshed their skills on setting the table, preparing for our meal of hot dogs, tater tots, baked beans, and veggies. The traditional first day supper meal, including brownies for dessert, left everyone full and ready for a game up on the A-field.

The boys made their way up to the A-field with their tied shoes excited for the first evening program of the year. Drew announced rules for Medical War and the campers had a blast in the classic first day dodge ball game. After a quick dip to cool and dust off the campers got ready for bed before taps rang.

The campers had a great time with their new cabin mates and fellow campers on the first day and are excited for these next two weeks!

Love from the lake, Jocelyn and Grace

Coed - Day 2

Hello everyone!

We had another hot day here at Camp Asto Wamah, and it looks like we have another day of heat before it cools down!

The morning started off with blueberry bread, a camp favorite. After cleaning cabins and helping with camp duties, it was time for classes to begin. The campers were very excited to get in the water!

For dinner, we had ravioli and chocolate pudding. One camper said, "Well the website wasn't lying, the food here is phenomenal!" which we can all agree with!

Next up was a shortened Rest Hour and a long General Swim! After our last class of the day, it was time for Activity Period. The Hunter (our big sailboat) went out with some campers and staff! Of course, we also had campers jumping off of the Tower, and drawing and Frisbee was offered too.

Supper tonight was tacos with peaches for dessert, and then we got ready for Evening Program. Tonight we played Spies and Smugglers! The Smugglers have to bring up tickets with points on them up to the A-Field while avoiding the Spies. The Smugglers can hide the ticket in their clothing, and the Spies get three guesses to try and find the ticket!

We finished off the evening with some camp songs, a Quick Dip in the lake, and Popsicles for a snack!

Enjoy the warm weather tomorrow!

Sami

First Full Day of Camp!

Hello everyone!

For our first full day of camp, we started the morning off with some waffles. One of the favorite waffle topping combinations is peanut butter and syrup  We also had some cantaloupe, orange juice, and hot chocolate! After breakfast, campers cleaned up their cabins and helped with Camp Duties.

It was a very hot day, even right next to the lake, so we set up water stations around camp to make sure everyone stayed hydrated! Morning classes included swimming lessons, boating, Arts & Crafts, and Sports!

For dinner we had chicken tenders, and dessert was raspberry sherbert, which cooled everyone off! After that, we headed to the camp store where campers could get candy and any toiletries or postage they might need! We had a shortened Rest Hour because of the heat, but that gave us time to go over rules for an extended General Swim!

After the last classes of the day (Sports, Boating, and Arts & Crafts) we had Activity Period! Offerings included Ultimate Frisbee, basketball, and jumping off the Tower.

Supper was meatball grinders, with Jello cake for dessert! Then we all headed up to the A-Field for Capture the Flag. After the game, a lot of campers and staff jumped in the lake to cool down before bed!

See you all tomorrow!

Sami

Wednesday, August 14th

The sun was shining bright this morning when the campers filed into the lodge for english muffins, cantaloupe, oranges, cereal, and orange juice/hot chocolate. Following breakfast the campers cleaned their cabin and headed off to their first, second, and third period classes! For first period some of the campers (level 6 and above) were able to swim to frog island and back! The campers enjoyed the swim and even brought back some rocks to remember this magical journey! The day continued on with the sun shining, which we are thankful for! For dinner the campers had a new favorite: Goulash! Which is a macaroni tossed with tomatoes, ground beef and topped with cheese! Alongside this meal was salad and ranch dressing, and whole wheat bread! For dessert the campers enjoyed ice cream bars (which was perfect on this hot day). Following dinner the campers headed over to store to pick their choice of candy. The candy options today were M and Ms, Reese Pieces, Air Head Extremes, Twix, Kit Kat, and Skittles. The campers then headed to rest hour and took an hour to write letters (hopefully) and take a nap. After rest hour the campers headed in for general swim! Some campers were enthusiastic that they passed into a new level and got to swim in either deep water or intermediate! Activities that were offered today were jumping off the tower, hula hooping with Nick, and my personal favorite: hiking the nature trail with our resident expert Matthew! Following activity period the campers were excited for our second eat out!! The sandwiches today consisted of turkey, ham, cheese, lettuce, tomato and peanut butter and jelly! Alongside this meal was chips, cookies, and watermelon! Evening program tonight was non stop cricket whereby campers hit a tennis ball, one at a time, ran around the cone and scored a point for their team! After evening program the campers headed down to the flag pole to either go in for a quick dip or sing songs on the logs! Snack today was ice pops! Tomorrow is our traditional Thursday evening meal: banquet! We look forward to this meal!

Kaitlyn