My Visit to Camp Thursday 6/24/10

I went and visited Asbury Hills today. It was a SUPER hot day! It seemed as if it was anything we could all do to just stay cool and hydrated. In fact many afternoon plans were starting to be changed to include water activities just to try and stay as cool as possible.

I brought my daughter with me today. She was anxious just for a look around as this will be her first summer at camp. It was fun walking around with her. We first watched a group of "Express" Campers climb the climbing tree. We watched them all get fitted for harnesses and began to watch them attempt to climb the 40 ft climb to the top of the tree. One actually made it to the top. Their counselors were very good about encouraging them when they started to struggle and when they made it to the top. Very important I think.

We hiked over to the lake and got there just in time for the Fusion Girls to be observing some interesting wildlife in the lake and finish up canoeing for the day. These girls were a lot of fun. They were really the only group that actually initiated having a conversation with us. They were pretty intrigued by my daughter. She small for her age and they were amazed she was going into the 5th grade and really encouraged her about camp. They kept telling her she was going to have an amazing time. Emma felt like she made some friends without even trying.

I did ask the girls what they had liked the best so far, and the majority of them honestly said they enjoyed the worship hands down. I believe their response was "The Band Rocks!" Of course, the band is comprised of all boys. That might have something to do with it.... However, kidding aside, I also got to hear the band rehearsing and they ARE pretty good!

I didn't find out what "banana slug" is. Hopefully I'll learn what that is before the end of the summer. And perhaps you'd be interested to know the hottest items being sold at the Camp Store are mood rings. Random fun fact, I know, but never the less, don't be surprised if you're camper comes home with one!

After tomorrow I'll have some more feedback straight from the counselors about their week with your campers and their experiences. Come back and take a look. You might see your camper mentioned.

If you get a moment, I would love to hear the stories you hear on the way home tomorrow. You'll probably not mutter a single word for your entire trip home unless your camper passes out in the car, and we'd love to hear what they had to share with you.