Willsboro, NY

Volume XXIII

July 20, 2009

READY, SET, SHOW

Camp hosts first MacCready horse show of the season.

     At 4:30 in the morning, before light had broke, the Pok-O-MacCready riding staff was hard at work, moving jumps, barrels and preparing horses for The MacCready horse show. With over forty three riders and twenty eight classes this was no small feat. New riding staff member, Emily Wyckoff, reminisced about her show experience, “I have been a competitor in this show for the past two years and this is my first year as a staff member. It was interesting to watch the show now knowing how much work goes into preparing for the show.”

     Riders yesterday swept up ribbon after ribbon with no one going back to their cabin empty handed. “I won three ribbons while riding MacCready (the horse) and riding in the show was fun,” reported Senior camper, Will. “Beauty behaved well and I won three ribbons which was a cool experience,” explained Intermediate Julianne. Seasoned riding staff member, Molly Babcock shared some feelings saying, “All of the riders did really well and watching them compete stirred up a huge sense of pride in me. It makes you feel good to know that they are learning what you are teaching them in class.” CIT, Lucy agreed, “It was really great to watch everyone ride and to see them having fun. It’s definitely the best part about the day.” 

MACCREADY HORSE SHOW MINI GALLERY

CHECK BACK TOMORROW FOR SHOW

RESULTS AND A REPORT.

PEACE, LOVE AND VOLLEYBALL

     While riders welcomed outside competition, volleyball players did not. The fourth annual Pok-O Closed took place recently and six teams competed against one another. Creator of The Pok-O Closed, Josh Bornt, felt that the day went well saying, “We had gorgeous weather and lots of energy. The kids were psyched.”

     All the teams who competed came up with creative names and came out on a beautiful sunny day to show off their skills. The “Scholastics” had a successful run for most of the tournament with a 5-0 score until the reached the finals and gave the game away losing 22-20. “Mike’s Soup” early on were not doing well and it looked as though they would be finished before they had started. The team managed to pull it together and secure a place in the finals. Senior camper, Arthur, credited the team’s success to their ability “to have more fun.”

     “We were actually a last minute team and we also only had five players, because one of our members was on a hike,” explained ADV camper, Gabe. “Mike’s Soup” eventually met their match when they faced off with “Foreign Legion” in the final round. “Foreign Legion” had been dominating early on and played incredibly well. Team member, Marc, spoke simply about the team’s success, “We made seven matches and won seven matches.” The game was close until “Foreign Legion” began to get ahead on serves, eventually securing them the win. Coming in second place turned out to still be a victory for “Mike’s Soup,” as team member Leah, recalled, “We did surprisingly well and we were really happy with ourselves.”

FIVE QUESTIONS WITH...

Missy Livsey

     1. How many summers have you been at camp?

     This is my twenty third summer at camp.

     2. What is your favorite camp meal?

     I try not to play favorites.

     3. What is your job this summer?

     I am the Director of Camp MacCready for the first four weeks.  

     4. What is your favorite game or activity here at camp?

     Again I don’t do favorites, but it’s a three way tie between sailing, The World’s Most Complicated Game and hiking.

     5. What is the reason that you continue to return to camp?

     I continue to return because of the people, the weather, and the smell of the woods.

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