The sign read Tony, a fairly common name, but for us it’s a very special one. Tony is one of the many campers who arrived today to participate in our camp. One of the things we want to promote is the notion that each child who comes and spends the week with us is unique and special. Included on the children’s name tags is the meaning of their name. The exhaustive list of the names and their meaning for all of our campers would fill this post but to give you an idea, some names mean adventurous, others noble, joyous, strong, steadfast, to name a few. We use the meaning of their names to further reaffirms that they have the potential to live up to the positive attributes that are linked to their names. You maybe asking yourself, “Why is this counselor holding up a sign with Tony’s name on it?”
Upon arrival, each camper leaves the bus, and exits onto a red carpet while one of our staff members announces them. The counselors and staff cheer their arrival to make sure they know they are welcomed and that we are excited that they will be participating in our camp. The sign helps each camper more easily identify their counselor, 
which speeds their way towards lunch and a fun afternoon of activities. Speaking of the camp activities, here’s a sampling of what some of our campers did today.
which speeds their way towards lunch and a fun afternoon of activities. Speaking of the camp activities, here’s a sampling of what some of our campers did today.
Building Bug Boxes in preparation for
tomorrows bug hunting down at the pond.
Learning how to hold the bow and
arrow while aiming for the target.
Looks like our campers are pretty quick studies.
There’s always opportunities to be creative either
through painting plaster forms or face painting (below).
Counselors and campers kayaking on the lake.
Camp is off to a great start and we’re looking forward to a spectacular week.
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