Hello from the serene northwoods! Today was another fantastic day at Camp Timberlane. We started the day off as usual: an 8:00 wakeup bell followed by an 8:30 breakfast. We dined on french toast and bacon this morning, and the accompanying strawberry jam was especially delicious. Once we concluded the meal, the boys headed back to the cabins for a quick clean up before heading into first and second period
First and second period were great today, advanced canoeing especially. Although it is still a relatively new program, the class is completely full and keeps our outdoorsy campers thoroughly entertained. Today, the boys worked on “J” and “C” strokes. After the second period ended, we enjoyed our morning free period, which of course was filled with trampball and tushball.
This ran up until lunch at 1:00. The boys packed into the lodge for pizza bread and salad. It was a scrumptious lunch, and afterwards we sent the boys back to their cabins to relax before the start of third and fourth period. Lots of fish were caught, wakes were cut, and trails were biked: this second series has really shown just how intentional our activity specialists are with their instruction and programing.
Once the clock struck 5:00, we went into our afternoon free period. Of course trampball was played, but we also offered a disc golf outing, had the archery range open, and made space for campers to play cards and board games outside. This took us to our 6:15 flagpole ceremony and subsequent dinner, which tonight was fettuccine alfredo. It was good that we got all carbed up, but because after dinner and canteen, we jumped into tonight’s evening program: Blue and White Games!!!
As you may already know, we divide the whole camp into two teams: blue and white. These teams compete throughout the session, and currently, the white team has 687 points while the blue team has 700 points. Tonight the score may have gotten even closer, as each game the campers played in was a nailbiter. Basketball was competitive and sportsmanlike; soccer was a blast; tushball was intense; and floor hockey was quite the spectacle! It was so fun getting to see all the boys compete with their full force, and it was especially rewarding to see their graciousness in winning and losing. Today was normal, and who knew normal could be so much fun? I wonder what’s in store for tomorrow, until then…
Benches Up!
Joey Flom (Assistant Director)