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The song says that “...the sun is always shining in the skies above.” And perhaps somewhere it does.
However, the first full day of summer camp was a wet one: from the morning bell until to evening taps.  No matter, it was business- and fun- as usual, with a variety of activities.
The highlight of the day was the 102nd annual Activity Fair. All campers visited various stations to learn about their choices for summer classes and activities. No less than 35 offerings were presented to the kids, ranging from baseball to homesteading; pottery to lacrosse. Demonstrations were given (right) and instructors answered campers questions.
 Following the Activity Fair, campers filled out their class sign-up sheets. Each Pok-O-Moonshine (boy) camper gets a total of six choices, while the MacCready girls can choose eight classes. With so many choices, and so many campers, the task of scheduling is not an easy one. The heads of the two camps will be busy scheduling throughout today with classes set to begin Wednesday morning. (Left: The boys staff in the computer room, busy figuring out the schedule). A full listing of campers classes will appear on this web site within a few days.
Another regular event over the first couple of days of camp is the swim tests. ”A little rain never hurt any swimmer,” said one lifeguard, while cautioning, “We were, however, always on alert for thunder and  lightning.” Not only did the kids take the tests, virtually all of camp successfully passed their “rowboat” and “canoe” swims, insuring that they’ll be able to take boats out on the lake.
To add a touch of figurative and literal warmth, a blazing fire roared in the boys’ health office as campers came in for their beginning-of-camp weight checks (right). “We want to make sure the boys don’t gain or lose too much weight over the summer,” said nurse Kathy Gigantiello, who also reminded all of the boys to “wash your hands regularly to avoid spreading germs and catching colds.”
With all of the tests, class sign-ups, nurse checks and an Activity Fair, there was still time for plenty of fun out in the rain, or under cover. Evening activities included a coed scavenger hunt, hockey, “Black Line” (dodge ball), a sunset? hike and cabin activities. Announced Pok-O Headmaster Erik Zimmerman: “Rain or shine, our program thrives!”
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