We're Getting the Hang of This

  We woke up Tuesday morning, rested, hungry and eager to start our day.  It was a little warmer today then yesterday but that didn't slow us down one bit.  All of our groups started the day cleaning their cabins for inspection and then moved on to breakfast.  Today our menu started with pancakes and sausage.  It was warm and yummy.  Before we knew it it was time to split into our groups and move on out to activities with all of our new friends.

  Today included some of our favorites and some new things.  For example we got to go to archery and ga-ga ball.  We also did more than just learn about horses today we actually got on them and went for a ride.  How much fun is that?  Some of us got to go to the beaver dam.  Before we did that we went to classroom two and learned all about these devastating creatures and how to look for signs of them.
  It wasn't long before we were back in the dining hall enjoying meatball subs, mozzarella sticks, and lots of water.  We also enjoyed having a little down time to enjoy or friends and contemplate what would be next on our rounds of activities.
Speaking of friends...for those at arts and crafts they learned how to make friendship bracelets.  The counselor had cut out cardboard looms for them and helped them to get started.  What's really cool about this project is that they can take it with them wherever they go and work on it.  If they need more yarn they know where to get it.
  When we headed back out we noticed we had a chance to enjoy the water.  Most of us got a chance to get in a canoe and paddle out to the lake.  The older youth worked on rescue techniques.  Younger youth played games in the boat and worked on staying in them.
  If you weren't in the lake this afternoon, you were probably in the swimming pool.  One of the great things about this pool is that it is a salt water pool, in other words no chlorine to be had.  So that means no smelling like chlorine, our clothes will not be saturated with the smell of it when we get home, no blood shot eyes, and you float even better.  For the camp what it means is decreased costs and labor in trying to get truckloads of chlorine in every so often because this pool takes care of its self.  it is really neat and we are enjoying time in cool water this summer.
After all of the excitement it was time to head back to the dining hall for diner.  Tonight we had BBQ chicken,  green beans, corn bread, and mac&cheese.  It was really yummy.  Although there was a little rest time before flag lowering we heard thunder in the distance so we ran to evening activity and then mother nature had other plans.  Everyone hit the rec hall as a storm blew through pretty quickly.  We didn't mind as we played games, ran around, and just had a great time.  Of course with rain it is tough to have a campfire so we hit our cabins, took showers, and hit the hay a few minutes early tonight.  That was ok because we were tired and needed to get a little extra shut eye before we get back at it in the morning.  It will probably be a little cooler to start with so we will need the extra energy to get stuff done before it gets hot.
  We are almost halfway through our awesome camp experience and just want to say thank you to everyone who made this happen.  We are making memories of a life time, challenging ourselves, and figuring our who we are away from home.  Its something we will never forget.  Sweet dreams!