Countdown

We have entered the “golden week” of June Camp: the countdown to Banquet Day has begun and everyone is keenly aware of that fact. Ceramics projects must be glazed and put into the Kiln. Projects are being completed in crafts, metal jewelry, glass beads, glass fusion, photography, calligraphy, drawing, knitting, and painting classes. Dance, Drama, Music, Cheerleading, and Stomp classes are holding rehearsals during free time. Horseback riders are preparing for the big horse show tomorrow morning, and Riflery, Archery, Tennis, Landsports, Canoeing, Kayaking, Sailing, and Adventure classes are intently working to pass skill levels in time for the Council Fire on Wednesday. It all adds up to a sense of urgency and action for campers and counselors alike. A great week indeed!

The weather today is partly cloudy, warm, breezy, and likely to provide afternoon showers. It is perfect weather and all week long will present a similarly perfect setting for camp… though a tropical depression might provide a little more rain than normal on Thursday and Friday. Some things that have made my list of “favorite things” today are:

• Production Night… about 2/3 of the campers will perform acts that were perfected in classes. Great Fun!
• Patches… passing levels in classes is a big priority for many girls. If they want to do so, they will have to work hard!
• Food… today’s lunch is fish tacos and dinner will be spaghetti and meatball casserole. Our fish tacos are amazing!
• Horse Show… more on this tomorrow, but the bottom line is that this year the girls will be able to skip classes if they like to watch the horse show (something we haven’t done at June Camp in a long time). It makes the Horse Show a big deal… much more fun!

Every EP from now on is a BIG DEAL. Tonight will be a huge production, tomorrow will feature our big play (You’re A Good Man Charlie Brown). Wednesday will be Closing Vespers and Thursday is Banquet Day. Momentum is building and it is clear that this is going to be a hugely successful session.

I could not be more proud of the campers (who have entered into every event with enthusiasm) and the counselors (who have fun working harder than they have ever worked before). That we are finishing this “golden” session with perfect weather seems somehow appropriate.

Thank you for making camp possible. Our 98th summer is off to a great start thanks to your girls. We think that you will notice significant growth in them when you reunite on Friday. They are WONDERFUL! Keep those emails and letters coming. A letter mailed today will make it here by Banquet Day, starting tomorrow you should just send emails. There is something very special about the hand written letter congratulating a significant accomplishment. Camp is a big deal, you should congratulate your girls on finishing it so well. Write them that simple message… it is SO WORTH IT!!!