Favourite Sounds I Miss From Camp

I haven’t been at camp this summer as my camp was closed and I am currently between opportunities. I recently saw a post in the Summer Camp Pros Facebook group that asked, “In the midst of summer, what is your favorite sound during camp?” I always loved sitting on the back deck of the LonghouseContinue reading “Favourite Sounds I Miss From Camp”

Anatomy of Our Summer Camp

Summer camp is often thought of as a whole, a single place where campers convene for several weeks each summer. Few think of summer camp in the context of its smaller parts.  Yet, for campers, the special memories that make up “summer camp” in their minds are not merely the product of a whole, butContinue reading “Anatomy of Our Summer Camp”

The Fun Doesn’t Stop after 5:00 pm!

Of course, the fun doesn’t stop after 5:00 pm! Dinner is at 5:30 and it is often a themed meal like Twin Night, funny dress up, one utensil, and Friday is NOPA! Then we have chapel, Tuck Shop and evening programs.  Let’s start with dinner. We are revamping the menu this year but past mealContinue reading “The Fun Doesn’t Stop after 5:00 pm!”

Widji Traditions/Culture #3

Cabin Special – Every Thursday afternoon the cabin leaders have the opportunity to do something special with just their cabin. It ranges from our regular camp activities to cliff jumping, an afternoon at the beach, etc. It amazes me that the cabin leaders leave it to the last minute to plan on Thursday at lunch.Continue reading “Widji Traditions/Culture #3”