I'd like to start off by apologizing for the lack of blog posting. Spring Programming is in full gear and the staff and I have been working our butts off. I decided for this posting to do what I do best and tell my staff to do it. Here is what they have been up to this spring.
Hey everyone, Sunshine here! Sitting with me are Kodiak and River, and we are so excited to be writing this blog! We thought it would be fun to tell you all how things work out at camp in the spring time. It’s much different than summer, but still tons of fun!
This spring has been an amazing one so far. There has been tons of sun (which Kodiak is now allergic to), and earlier this week we even got to go swimming with a group (benefits of having the lifeguard on spring staff). In spring, rather than having kids out for the whole week, we have school retreats come out. Sometimes we have two groups per week, or sometimes even four! Even though most groups are only here for two short days, we always manage to have tons of fun with them.
In the spring we mainly only run adventure programming, so rather than doing crafts and rec and other activities in our sessions, we rotate between canoeing, archery, rock wall, and challenge course. We all love running adventure programs. Rivers favourite thing to run is canoeing, but Kodiak and I love Challenge Course. We play Capture the Flag with almost every group, and boy do some kids ever get into that game. It is definitely one of the favourites. The one thing that never changes even during spring is our campfire program. We do a campfire for every group, and introduce them to the silliness of camp. Working spring is a ton of fun, we all agree we couldn’t ask for a better job.
Hey everyone, Sunshine here! Sitting with me are Kodiak and River, and we are so excited to be writing this blog! We thought it would be fun to tell you all how things work out at camp in the spring time. It’s much different than summer, but still tons of fun!
This spring has been an amazing one so far. There has been tons of sun (which Kodiak is now allergic to), and earlier this week we even got to go swimming with a group (benefits of having the lifeguard on spring staff). In spring, rather than having kids out for the whole week, we have school retreats come out. Sometimes we have two groups per week, or sometimes even four! Even though most groups are only here for two short days, we always manage to have tons of fun with them.
In the spring we mainly only run adventure programming, so rather than doing crafts and rec and other activities in our sessions, we rotate between canoeing, archery, rock wall, and challenge course. We all love running adventure programs. Rivers favourite thing to run is canoeing, but Kodiak and I love Challenge Course. We play Capture the Flag with almost every group, and boy do some kids ever get into that game. It is definitely one of the favourites. The one thing that never changes even during spring is our campfire program. We do a campfire for every group, and introduce them to the silliness of camp. Working spring is a ton of fun, we all agree we couldn’t ask for a better job.
| One major highlight of this spring so far has been a little black and white cat that returns to us week after week. We call him Peter. He always curls up in our laps during campfires and follows us around like a happy little puppy. In the words of Kodiak, “Peter is the bomb". Even Zebra, who hates all cats, loves Peter! Who knows, maybe he will stay until summer so that you can meet him too! |  |
We have had tons of awesome groups this spring but one grade 5 group made us this awesome card with tons of silly and adorable messages on it. Kodiak's personal favourite message is “My magical moment was when Kodiak gave me an orange.” Kodiak doesn’t even remember giving anyone an orange! I enjoyed reading that we are the “soy sauce to my rice” and that "camp is better than Galaxyland". It's little things like this that remind us why camp is so special and how it can impact everyone who comes here. The kids will never forget their time here, and that is what makes camp stand out!
This is Kodiak now. And I know whats up, meaning I'm normally in charge no matter what Zebra might say. My favourite part of spring is the kids and the cookies. And the spring family is alright too. Just kidding, I love them! They keep me on my toes, even if it means getting me off my lazy butt to run (cardio is hardio), reminding me I'm tuff and keeping me from being too sassy.
It's Sunshine again, Kodiak likes to think she's the boss sometimes, but really Zebra has appointed River in charge of Kodiak! As you can see, we have tons of fun joking around with each other out here but we really are a little family! Today is my birthday and when I got to camp River and Kodiak had made me chocolate covered strawberries, my favourite! It's awesome when all your coworkers are also your best friends.
Anyway, that's all we have to say for now! Spring is awesome but summer will be as well and we can’t wait to see everyone who comes out! It's going to be an amazing summer for sure! We shall leave you with some picture of this spring so far! See you all soon!
It's Sunshine again, Kodiak likes to think she's the boss sometimes, but really Zebra has appointed River in charge of Kodiak! As you can see, we have tons of fun joking around with each other out here but we really are a little family! Today is my birthday and when I got to camp River and Kodiak had made me chocolate covered strawberries, my favourite! It's awesome when all your coworkers are also your best friends.
Anyway, that's all we have to say for now! Spring is awesome but summer will be as well and we can’t wait to see everyone who comes out! It's going to be an amazing summer for sure! We shall leave you with some picture of this spring so far! See you all soon!
 River buried by the St. Jerome Grade 12s |  JJ Bowlen Outdoor Ed. group slept in tents instead of the dorms. We also got to visit with this mini-camper (aka Summer Jr). |
Reppin' our Camp gear on Camp T-Shirt Day.
Editor (aka Zebra's) notes: Sunshine is in charge when I'm not around, River is in charge of Kodiak, and Kodiak is in charge of the camp animals, and that's whats up. Also my favourite group this spring has been the Grade 12s from St. Jerome's in Vermillion. St. Jerome's comes out in the fall and spring every year with their grade 10, 11, and 12s. I met the Grade 12s when they were in Grade 10 and came out in my first fall as Program Director. 3 years later I got to be with them for their Grade 12 grad retreat. It has been fun to see them grow and change each year and I wish them all the best in all they do. My job is cool.
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