This morning the lake was still with little bits of fog on the edge of the water. It was serene… until the first bell rang. Campers rushed out of their bunks well rested and played our assortment of games down by the waterfront, including tether ball, knock hockey, and ping pong. Once all the table were set by our cookees, we rose the flag and did our daily aerobic workout, chicken fat. Waffles and peanut butter (a camp favorite) were well deserved after that!
Classes had a little bit of a slow start since the wind was somewhat chilly, but there were only smiles once the campers were in the water, boats, canoes, and sailboats. Let us tell you, these boys are incredible! Many of our campers have moved up early in swimming and boating levels—their hard work does not go unnoticed!
Yee-haw *in a southern accent,* we took a trip down South and had some Texas Hash for dinner! Texas Hash is a mix of rice, ground beef, and tomatoes, with some delicious seasoning on top. Some campers like to top it off with cheese and ranch, however the choice of ranch is always controversial. Of course there was somethin' sweet for kids after the meal, vanilla pudding! Everyone was stuffed and all ready for a good rest hour.
Our LT boys, who are training to be counselors, worked hard in the water learning some lifeguarding skills during Rest Hour, while campers were able to rest, write home, draw, play solitaire, and have some time for reflection.
Splish splash! General swim went swimmingly! Many of the campers who moved up in their swimming levels were able to swim in their new area! Yay! Some of our older campers were hard at work building a rock pile in Deep Water, while there were rings being thrown and found in Intermediate, and lots of laughs from Aquarium.
The wind had died down by the end of the day, so our sailboating classes took the opportunity to learn how to capsize during their small craft period. There was also much fun to be had in the canoes and row boats!
Trying something new! That’s the Wamah way! Tonight everyone tried steak tips on a baguette roll. Our wonderful, incredible, amazing chef, Laura, even treated us to some homemade garlic spread that was scrumptious. There was also a special treat for dessert thanks to an anonymous donor (MATT), ICE CREAM! We certainly ate well today.
Tonight, campers were up on the A-Field playing Garbage Collector! Don’t worry, we didn’t make your kids pick up trash! This is a fun game where campers have to throw balls into trashcans, which are essentially buckets. These trashcans are held by a designated person on a chair. However, it is not so easy to score points, as the opposing team can defend their trashcan. This game gets pretty crazy especially for our basketball players.
We are looking forward to another great Asto Wamah Day!
Have a nice night! Don’t let the bed bugs bite!
Julia and Lily
