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It’s a fair without rides and food, but still, a fair with plenty of options. On Monday, campers took part in the annual Activity Fair, giving them a chance  to learn about the 30+ class offerings at Pok-O-MacCready. “It was interesting to see all the different activities,” stated 12-year old Emma Berry, “especially all the new people that are working.”
For Berry, a returning camper, the Activity Fair was a refresher course. There were, however, plenty of new campers that experienced the Pok-O-MacCready offerings for the first time. “It was fun. I liked rock climbing and pottery best,” said Madeline Mele. “It was good seeing what you wanted to do, like all of the sports,” exclaimed Jay Strauss, 10. “Plus you got to learn a lot more about camp .” Added seven-year old Stuart Hutzler: “It was O.K. I chose pottery, fishing, arts & crafts and indian lore.”
Not all of the newcomers were campers. Mountain biking specialist Chad Martin (right) is spending his first summer at Pok-O. “We talked about how mountain biking is the greatest sport in the world. I told the campers that we would start small; test their limits, and go as big as possible! Not only do we have a biking class, but we’ll also do day and overnight trips into the mountains.”
Perhaps the day was best summed up by the dilemma facing nine-year old Henrietta Reilly. “It was interesting because you got to try out everything and see if you liked it. I want to do them all!”
Following the Activity Fair, campers signed up for classes. The heads of camp are busy all day Tuesday with scheduling 32 activities for 230 campers and 60 staff members. Classes begin Wednesday morning.
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