Second Day!

Happy Second day of camp! We are having a blast today. We've been in the lake boating, paddle boarding and swimming. We have also played street hockey, taken a hike and had a very fun evening activity including water balloons, candle light campfire and ice cream! Enjoy our pictures!

 Today we started session 1 and the girls are super excited! We said goodbye to Boston and hello to camp!

Once at camp, everyone settled into their bunks, ate a good meal and went swimming.

The day has been packed with laughter, silly games, and new friends.

Take a look at the pictures... they are sure to put a smile on your face!

Our staff training week has been amazing! We are all so happy to be here and eagerly await the arrival of all the campers.  Johanna, Maddie, Dona and Elena are all back this year. Woohoo!!  

We have a new cook "Jay" (who has made us some delicious food so far) and a new camp director "Laurie" who is the bomb! 

One of the first things we did was to test the water to make sure it was ok to swim in and it is! Lots of things are going to be the same but there are some exciting changes and surprises waiting for you when you arrive. You'll have to wait until you get here to see what they are! 

The loons were calling to us last night and you'll be happy to know that the Wizard made it through the winter and is right where we left him.. guarding over the camp and ready to help us make magic again this year!! 

We're counting down the days and can't wait to see you!

Last Day Reflections....

The staff here at WEHGC wanted to post their final thoughts and reflections about camp as our final blog this summer. Each staff member answered the following 3 questions:

1 - What is your favorite camp memory?
2 - What did you learn from the campers this summer?
3 - What is your favorite camp value?

Check out the answers below:

Rae:
1 - My favorite memory is the morning I woke up to screams and shrieks at 6am, only to look out my window and watch the girls participate in their first ever Polar Bear swim. The sun was just coming up over the ridge and the girls were having an amazing time. I thank the other staff for such a moment.
2 - This summer the girls taught me that having a job that is focused on someone other than myself is a gift, and they reminded me everyday why working with and for kids is so fulfilling.
3 - Spirit of the House is my favorite value ;)

Johanna:
1 - Favorite memories: Tanisha "kissing her bacon" and putting her game face on; Laura doing her hammer dance; Middle school dance lessons; Tent camping with the high schoolers; Oriangella's "Facts of the Day"
2 - I learned that being the waterfront director means you are never going to be dry - ever and that camp makes you a stronger person with memories that last for a life time.
3 - Drive because it helps individuals accomplish anything. Drive is the hope for a bright and successful future.

Tom:
1 - My favorite memories are every time the camp/house was filled with laughter.
2 - Laughter is the best medicine.
3 - Respect for others without judgement is the base for living life peacefully and productively.

Maddie:
1 - The best moment is hearing the girls say that they learned a lot about nature. It is so gratifying to know that I created fun and informative nature programs.
2 - I learned I love my job! Every session I learned something new about my self and I grew as a person. The campers have an amazing capacity to love and care about each other, the camp, and the staff as well as push one another and their staff to overcome insecurities and fears.
3 - Unsung Hero -

Dona:
1 - Best Moment: When Anaja' read my mind and all of the crazy accents at camp.
2 - Something I Learned: "Shaking It" is truly an art form
3 - Love of Learning

Elena:
1 - My favorite memories are dancing with the girls and sharing stories with the teens.
2 - Hmmmm  ... what I learned from camp is that I am an awesome alarm clock! (I'm Wide Awake!" Most importantly, I became unwaveringly secure in my decision to work with children as a career.
3 - I believe Drive is the most important character trait we can build in our girls.


* It has been a truly magical summer. Thank you to all of the staff and campers that made this summer so special.

Wait ... there's more?

The high schoolers are still going after an insane two days. Check out our Wednesday and Thursday (today) schedule below:

Wednesday
     8am: Leave Camp
     9:30am: Team building games and rock-wall climbing at Camp Wanakee
     Noon: Picnic Lunch
     2pm: Plymouth State University tour
     4:30pm: Set up tents at Twin Tamerack Camp grounds
     6:30pm: Campfire dinners
     7:30pm: Night Nature Program
     9:30pm: Night Hike

Thursday
     10am: Arrive back at camp/Unload/Clean Up
     Noon: Word Games
     1pm: Welcome back lunch
     2pm: Trip Debrief
     3pm: Frozen T-shirt contest
     4pm: Color War
     Winner: Blue Team

     9pm: Scary stories with Snoopy

(are you tired yet?)
   

Ello Govene! Camp is going swell!

Here is  a recap of what's been going on so far (brought to you by Trina and Hayley):

- There is a lot of singing at camp (I should have brought a mic)
- We ended our first night with funny stories (had a few laughs) and painted nails before we went to sleep
- We get time to chillax in the Creative Learning Center
- We know about the Wizard
- We've already been canoeing, swimming, and paddle boarding (which is awesome!)!
- Roasted marshmallows

*Notes to future campers:
-Someone always has a flatulence problem
-The staff are ridiculous
-Laughing is not optional

Thanks for your time!

High School in the House!

WEHGC is SO excited to welcome our session 5 high schoolers to camp! We have quite an exciting week in store ...

... so stay tuned!