July 7

Willsboro, NY

Volume XII

July 7, 2009

TRAVELING BACK IN TIME

No need for a time machine when you can just pay a visit to the 1812 Homestead.

gracenicole When it comes picturing summer camps activities, sailing, swimming and arts and crafts would definitely be on the list; however, here at camp traveling back in time is also an activity to choose from.

At the 1812 Homestead classes and activities are in full swing and campers are trying out all the Homestead has to offer. Each week the “Homesteaders” sit down and select from a long list of things they would like to work on that week. Things that campers will be making vary from beehive oven cooked emmashingles cinnamon rolls, to homemade soap, lanterns and stilts.

Campers also do activities that help to improve the living history museum such as shingle making. Homestead instructor, Melody explained that “the campers are really enthusiastic and they have helped to make the 250-300 shingles that were put on the Turkey Coop.”

“This is my first year choosing Homesteading and I think it’s really fun. I like Blacksmithing because I am making a hoof pick for my horse and it’s cool to be able to make something you can use,” explained Highlander camper Alex. “I like that there are so many things that you can do here which is nice because it will keep the class interesting.”

Campers not only get a chance to experience the challenges of life in 1812, but also learn life lessons. A good work ethic, learning not be wasteful and an appreciation for what you have are some of the values that campers learn while having a good time down at the Homestead.

ASK THE CAMPERS

IF YOU COULD ADD SOMETHING TO MAKE CAMP EVEN MORE FUN WHAT WOULD IT BE?

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MARTIN: “More Swimming!”

MO: “No more swimming!”

T-BONE: “Having sleep-in until 8 everyday.”

JULIE: “Turf for soccer, football, and lacrosse.”

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HANNAH: “Play Rev War more than once.”

WILL: “More Disco!”

WILLOW: “Having Wii and TV.”

ETHAN: “Having another game like Rev War to play on the day between camp sessions.”

CAMP NIGHTLIFE

Last night’s rain showers were unable to damage spirits as campers enjoyed another evening of running around, being creative and having fun.

CITs and Senior boys joined forces to play a camp favorite called “Human Foosball” and the teams turned out to be pretty evenly matched. “I thought that the game was original and that the girls played just as well as the boys” remarked Emmanuel. CIT Annie agreed that, “we played against some pretty tough competitors.” Senior boy Arthur added, “It was a really cool game, but difficult to play because we had to stay connected.”

Within the theme of creative and a little crazy was the “ADV Activity Fair” that ADV campers did for their evening activity. The boys loaded up their backs with weight and were required to run around camp doing a mock “Activity Fair” as fast as they could. Diego shared that “at the beginning I thought it would be harder and I definitely was whining a little bit. As soon as we got started though, I stopped whining and realized I was having a lot of fun.” Different classes included, Mountian Biking, Hockey, Tennis and Camp Craft just to name a few.

Creativity blossomed in the Pok-O-Queen while the Senior Girls made jewelry and the Lodge girls tye-dyed with camp’s own resident tye-dye specialist Josh Bornt. Senior Girl Eva remarked, “I think that it’s really fun to be creative and to coordinate the colors of the beads and see what looks good together.” Many girls were in the giving mood and revealed that the jewelry they were making was for a sister or friend.

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