It’s already the fifth day of Second Session, and our campers are embracing all the routines and activities of this first week. Thursday was program orientation day, when campers learned about the expectations and safety guidelines at all the program areas they’ll be using throughout the session. Friday marked the first day of regular camp programming, and camper units could be found across the property, enthusiastically gardening, sailing, balancing on the ropes course, and creating all sorts of artwork at the craft shop.
Campers love exploring all the costumes available in our Drama area!
Friday was also memorable for the introductory campfire that took place on the campfire stage in the evening. Hosted by our kitchen staff, the intro campfire consisted of skits incorporating a “historical figures” storyline and outlandish puns. Every unit was called on stage by the campfire hosts to present a brief skit that introduced every camper to the whole community. Many of the skits found ways to utilize unique and silly references to campers’ names, pronouns, and hometowns in their performances. Following a tradition that stretches back to Camp’s founding in 1935, we closed out our campfire by wrapping our arms around our unitmates and singing together “The Golden Day is Dying.”
Learning to throw on the pottery wheel is one of the best parts of activity time at the clay room!
In their downtime from all these activities, campers have been settling into their tipis and tents and getting to know their fellow campers. Many brought decorations or photos from home that they’ve been using to add their own unique flair to their living space. Others have been busy constructing shelves and nightstands from driftwood and other found objects. Unit staff have also been assisting campers to create hanging shelves and “closets” from which campers can hang their clothes. In addition to these efforts to feather their nests, campers have been learning about how to live safely and tidily in their tents and tipis, preparing for the inspections that will take place later in the week.
Each unit presented a skit at the Intro Campfire which creatively introduced their members and staff to the whole community.
On deck for the rest of this week: more program activities, dances in the Lodge, another all-camp campfire, and the first Anchor Day of the session. Stay tuned for more updates from Second Session!
Dances in the Lodge are a great opportunity to learn new steps – and some favorite camp songs!