June 21st-1st full day at camp

The first thing we did was have an all group breakfast at 8:00.  Arya said that she expected to get "slop," "like they have on M.A.S.H.," but was surprised it was so yummy.  Finn, you planned out which activity you were going to do for every hour of the day which is sooooooo something you would do. :-) You both were ready to go!

After breakfast, our first stop was the "Swing."  We got there right at 9:00 and were among the first people to get a chance to try it.  Both you and Arya really loved it.  You were clipped in and raised up high and as a group we were in charge of pulling you higher and higher into the air.  When you got high enough you unclicked yourself and swung a long distance up high between the trees.  I got it on video so we can watch it again and again. 

After the swing you found your way to the "STEM" activity and tried to make the tallest sculpture out of marshmallows and toothpicks. I even tried it and it was harder than it looks. 

Lunch was very good also and we were spoiled to be able to eat as much as we wanted because it was buffet style. You made sure to get at the front of the line as often as you could so you could eat first and make it back for seconds too.  You are so much like me as we both LOVE our food!

After lunch, you spent most of your day on the lake in the funyaks and kiyaks.  You met a few other kids too and boated with them throughout the day.  You also spent some time in an old war canoe that the native americans used once upon a time.

 WAR CANOES

Arya met a friend named Julia who lives close to Newman Lake up North and they played off and on the whole day. The water was very cold so neither you nor Arya swam at all.  Sissy and I found our way to the handcrafts area and made bracelets and other art-type projects but you chose to hang out in the boats instead.  You tried archery also and we went on a long hike to "Beaver Bay" too.  It was a great day!!  

However, part way through the day Arya tripped over a stick and had what appeared to be a sprained ankle.  She was limping around for most of the day after that and it was really hurting her so we didn't hang out by the fire that night.  I was bummed about that but we were all tired and got to bed earlier than we would have otherwise, so that was great because we were tired! 

It was very gratifying for me to have you both spend the day with me at Camp and I sure loved making memories with you.  I do think it helped you get over your fear of what camp would be like and I think you will consider going next summer with a friend.  Love you guys!