One of the traditions of our camp is the Polar Bear Swim. The swim starts at 7:30 am and any camper, counselor, or staffer who jumps into the cold lake and makes their way across the swimming area earns a Polar Bear Award. For those who can’t bring themselves to get their head under the water at 7:30 in the morning, there is the Penguin Wade. You can attain the Penguin award by wading into the cold lake up to the knees. Many brave souls took a morning dip or did the wade up to their knees. After a hot shower and a hot breakfast, thoughts turn to the talent show, another camp tradition.
The talents displayed at our talent show might not be the typical ones shown on television. Yes we have our singers, dancers and a few puppeteers, but it’s not unusual to have someone demonstrate how to build a bug box, shoot a basketball through a hoop or paint a plaster wall hanging. Almost anything goes at our talent show because we want the children to experience the thrill of having someone applaud their efforts and treat them like a star. We had to make sure the talent show stayed on track because right after the talent show was the Birthday party.
The Birthday party is held for all of the campers. Sometimes our campers don’t have an opportunity to have a Birthday party. The party attendees are honored with a rousing rendition of Happy Birthday with their names called out, grouped by the month in which they were born. Each is handed a Birthday box
filled with toys.
This already exciting day was rounded off with a fireworks display. All in all it was a very good day.
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