Day One- Let the Fun Begin

Campers and buddies can experience many emotions that first day camp. The hours leading up to camp starting can be filled with excitement, anticipation, possibly a little anxiousness wondering how camp experience will be for the camper. The buddies are anxious to make that connection with their campers. A lot of work has gone into making their camper’s experience a good one. Rooms have been decorated and posters with the campers’ names on them have been created.  When the bus arrives, buddies wave the signs for their campers to see letting them know that they are going to be the camper’s buddy for the week. 

The first stop for the camper after departing the bus is the photo station where they get their first picture with their sign and their buddy. 

 After quickly unpacking and having lunch the campers are off to the Activity Center and the fishing pond. 

Fishing is a serous business at camp with the campers (and some of the buddies) competing to see how many fish that can pull out of the pond.  The record for number of fish caught on  Day One is five. 

The Activity Center has some of the usual favorite activities, woodworking, and face painting. This year there is a new activity, karaoke with DJ James.  The campers enjoyed learning and singing some of the popular songs included in the machine. 

 DJ James manages the Karaoke booth

 

The puppet booth shows are always a hit as well.  Campers and buddies use the puppets to put on some very creative shows. 

That evening, Pirate Riffraff gave the campers a teaser of the four act play that will be performed for the campers this week.

  It’s been a camp tradition every year to provide a quilt for the campers. The quilts have been generously provided by the Linus Project. Linus Project representatives 

Marylin and Barbara were on hand to distribute the beautiful quilts.

  These quilts are cherished by the campers and they immediately wrap themselves up in them to experience the warmth. 

  Besides the quilts the campers are given the opportunity to select a new plush toy. There’s a large variety of toys to choose from and the decision is a hard one. Now it’s off to bed to rest and get ready for another fun day.