I am not sure that lower camp would have considered upper camp’s fun day fun at all, but our 15 plus gang seemed to enjoy it. Devised from start to finish by the counselors the camps started with fun in the pool. Including a belly flop competition and mastering whirlpool creation techniques. That was followed by a scavenger hunt, cardio workout and then a Masterchef competition. Given egg beaters, sweet potatoes and apples the three groups competed against each other for the top chef title.

So whilst still being a nice change from the norm they still stuck to the program well and hopefully managed to even increase their knowledge and skills without it feeling too much like ‘class’.

Tonight they have got a ‘scary movie’ as a special treat. It went to vote and everybody not only wanted something rated PG13 but also something to make them shriek. As it was their reward for winning the Capture the Flag game I felt obliged to give permission. But I won’t be joining them!

For our surfers (Smokies and Sierras) the morning was spent having fun in downtown San Luis before hitting the beach. Unfortunately their surf day got cut a little short by an alert that a shark had been spotted out at sea. Although no where near the campers my staff did the sensible thing and retreated to the beach. Instead they’ll have to wait for the morning to catch some more waves.

We watched a black cloud carefully as it passed over camp this morning worried that it was heading for our hikers (Sierras and Snowdonia) but I am hopeful that it missed them and they continued to enjoy the cooler sunshine up in the mountains.

I am looking forward to having both groups back on campus tomorrow and promise to get the pictures from the camp cameras up ASAP. It is likely that any phone calls home tomorrow will be made later as both groups aren’t due to arrive back until later in the evening.

Have a good night,

Jude.

Labels: camp, cooking, movie night, swimming