What a busy and wonderful weekend we had here at camp! Two full days of visitors, picnics, theatre, Anchor Day activities, and more!
Joyful reunions took place all across Johns Island on Visitors’ Weekend.
On Saturday and Sunday, dozens of families traveled to Johns Island to spend time with their campers. Visitors and campers spread across the property on both days, sharing picnics and treats, visiting camper units, and enjoying a beautiful afternoon together. Our campers loved seeing their family and friends, and we were privileged to host so many visitors over the weekend.
Singing together in the Lodge is one of the highlights for many of our visiting families.
Saturday night closed out with a special theatrical production: Opry House! Opry House is an end-of-session showcase of the dramatic (and sometimes musical) talents of our campers and staff. Three different stages hosted six acts, and the whole camp rotated from station to station to enjoy all of the creative productions put on by our campers and staff. One of the highlights of the evening was watching two of our staff members recreate the Romeo and Juliet balcony scene – on the balcony of our composting toilets!
Picnics on Mission Point are a beloved Visitors’ Weekend tradition!
Monday morning brought a special event of a different kind. Groups of campers from the Forester and Voyageur units departed the island on their own Little Big Trip adventures. (Similar to our Big Trip program, Little Big Trips build on the camping, outdoor living, and technical skills foundations that our overnight and activity programs impart to campers via an intentionally graduated curriculum.) After four wonderful days of biking, sailing, and backpacking, the Little Big Trips will return to camp on Thursday, and we’re all eager to hear stories and highlights from their outcamp travels.
Our Romeo and Juliet performers received a standing ovation from the audience gathered below the composting toilets stage.
Although the end of Second Session is drawing near, another full weekend of special events is approaching. Over the next few days, we will be welcoming guests to the island for our Potlatch celebration, and campers will be participating in Cascade Games competitions. There’s lots in store for the next few days, and we’re excited to celebrate together!