Week Two!

Hi all,

What a first week this has been! Hopefully you’ve been enjoying camp along with us through our RECORD number of photos *-)

I would like to start by talking about my wonderful staff. I have to say that this group has been unbelievable in every respect! I have never been so confident about a group of counselors as I am this summer. They're creative, fun, caring, diverse in their geographic make up, and FULL of energy and enthusiasm. I knew from the start that this was going to be an all-star cast of characters (both new staff and returning "old-timers.") I hope and assume that your letters home are reflecting the same!

The past week has been a cacophony of rain, sun, cold and heat! Who’d have ever figured that the campers would require clothing for every weather condition within the first seven days of camp? One-day a puddle, the following day a wet mud hole, the next a dried up dirt patch… Then the cycle all over again! Regardless of the weather, the action has never stopped here! Below is a glimpse of the past week.

The first night was our friendship fire. We got through 90% of the program outside and then the rain chased us indoors to The Adler Lodge. No fun was lost though! The night went out with a bang. Tuesday night we did our traditional “Donny Quay” Tan & White kick off. All of the girls learned their teams and the spirit that evening was outstanding! Wednesday night was the 2010 first session Staff Show! I wish you could have seen the talent on that stage! Thursday brought Big & Lil Sister night, Friday evening Trailriders put on a great camp-fire highlighting the theme of being a new camper. Saturday evening brought a social with Kawaga, Sunday was the Tan & White game- Barn Yard Bedlam and tonight was the Camper Talent Show! The show brought singing, dancing and all sorts of fun entertainment!

During the day activities have been running strong. From the tennis courts to the waterfront, campers have been keeping busy learning, playing and having loads of fun in the process.

Stay tuned for more photos and updates throughout the week! All I can say is that camp is off to a roaring start and each day brings new surprises and adventures! Keep in touch.

All best,
Cliff
Cell- 312-593-0246