The New Council Fire Circle

The campers have been gone for two weeks but camp has not slowed down at all.  The big story is the replacement of the benches in the council circle.  We have been planning on this upgrade for some time now, but a wedding held at camp this past Saturday — ceremony in the circle — … Continue reading →

Play, Eat, Play More

Yesterday’s pace was frenetic, thus all the better that today is dubbed “Slacker Day.” Not so, as I told you before, but the boys are planning on having a full day of assorted activity choices, many of which are designed to step off the gas just a trifle.  We meet in the Council Circle at … Continue reading →

Storming Up a Dance

We do a much better job storming up for the dance than the actual dance.  Everyone gets worked up, as the associated album shows without equivocation.  The girls from Wa-Klo arrived in time to have a picnic supper with their suitors-to-be.  As it was a dual birthday meal, everyone was whistled indoors for the celebration. … Continue reading →

The Tarleton Fair

Last evening, a beauty, we had Cabin Carnival.  Fat Bob (this director) had fun with his persona, who hated ice cream, children and everything else associated with the occasion.  I guess I got a couple of laughs in return. Come dawn, the administrative team met on the Main Lodge front porch for our usual 7:30 … Continue reading →

Deep Scrub Day

Sundays are a legitimate change of pace here at camp.  Pasted below is this morning’s schedule.  You’ll get the idea soon enough and many parents over the years have expressed gratitude that we select this time each week for some reorganization and introspection.  Another beautiful day is upon us here in Paradise. DEEP SCRUB DAY:  … Continue reading →