Our rainy last week continues. We are seriously hoping that things clear up for candleboat (not to mention regular activities during the day).
We were able to run free choice yesterday without major complications. The afternoon was spent indoors however, as kids made preparations for the Mr. and Miss Camp Bernie pageant for evening program. Each cabin was given a staff member to enter into the competition- a female for the boys cabins and a male for the girls. As you can see from today's photo upload, the staff were team players and good sports. Congrats go out to staff members Cody and Meagan for being the beauty pageant winners!
Also- I uploaded three photos from the most recent river trip. Thanks to trip leader Josh for sending them our way.
Jamie
Tuesday, August 16, 2011
Monday, August 15, 2011
August 15, 2011
Yucky weather here- but we stayed dry in the dining hall nearly all day yesterday. Unfortunately for the CITs, Sunday is their day to plan and run activities for the kids and just about everything they intended to do was cancelled due to the weather. We held chapel in the dining hall, followed by cabin clean-up, lunch and an extended rest hour. Then, in keeping with our Neverland theme, we projected the movie "Hook" in the dining hall and had a nice, relaxing afternoon at the cinema with snacks to share. Evening program was "Name that Tune" which was won by the seemingly unstoppable Musconetcong Cabin. They were the halfway point spirit point winners and were served breakfast in bed by their unit leader Rob on Sunday morning. The full competition continues until Wednesday so we'll see if another cabin can catch Musky!
Jamie
Jamie
Sunday, August 14, 2011
August 14, 2011
Here is the detailed recap from our exciting day in Neverland on Saturday!
After getting into team colors and costumes, we set up for a wild race around camp to Neverland. The race involved mini-bikes, mountain bikes, climbing, archery, canoeing and swimming. The kids were also treated to a staff race, following the same course.
The afternoon was our transformation into Neverland, with each team running a station. There was a pirate ship (hayride), sneezing station (water fights), lost boyd food fights, a croc pit in the pool, flying down the zipline like peter pan, face painting and more. The kids really enjoyed the chance to roam free around camp in a place where you never need to grow up!
Last night, we were joined by our friends from Global Arts to Go who challenged each team to three competitions to wrap up the day. In the end, the winning team was the "Mer-Peeps" with the "Darling Kids and Nana" finishing a close second. Great job by everyone!
Jamie
After getting into team colors and costumes, we set up for a wild race around camp to Neverland. The race involved mini-bikes, mountain bikes, climbing, archery, canoeing and swimming. The kids were also treated to a staff race, following the same course.
The afternoon was our transformation into Neverland, with each team running a station. There was a pirate ship (hayride), sneezing station (water fights), lost boyd food fights, a croc pit in the pool, flying down the zipline like peter pan, face painting and more. The kids really enjoyed the chance to roam free around camp in a place where you never need to grow up!
Last night, we were joined by our friends from Global Arts to Go who challenged each team to three competitions to wrap up the day. In the end, the winning team was the "Mer-Peeps" with the "Darling Kids and Nana" finishing a close second. Great job by everyone!
Jamie
Saturday, August 13, 2011
August 13, 2011 "Never, Neverland"
Avast- finally it be here matey's...
Batten down the hatches and good morn'n from ole Camp Bernie. This seaworthily old camp has magically transformed into th' mystical world o' Ne'er, Neverland. A squadron o' teams will be compet'n in a race t' Neverland this morn'n, in hopes o' enjoy'n a world where we will ne'er have t' grow up!
Th' Darl'n kids an' Nana be here, along wi' crocodiles, pirates, mermaids, mermen, Indians, fairies, th' lost boys an' b'lieve it or nay even th' sneez'n plants. And "Blast My Onion Breath!", evn in our midst be Peter Pan, Tinkerbell an' Rufio himself. This should be an amaz'n day fer our kids an' staff as we venture t' Neverland!
Arrrrr matey's have a foul day an' be lustily jealous o' us here at ole Camp Bernie!
- Jamie "Cap'n Hook himself" Bean
Batten down the hatches and good morn'n from ole Camp Bernie. This seaworthily old camp has magically transformed into th' mystical world o' Ne'er, Neverland. A squadron o' teams will be compet'n in a race t' Neverland this morn'n, in hopes o' enjoy'n a world where we will ne'er have t' grow up!
Th' Darl'n kids an' Nana be here, along wi' crocodiles, pirates, mermaids, mermen, Indians, fairies, th' lost boys an' b'lieve it or nay even th' sneez'n plants. And "Blast My Onion Breath!", evn in our midst be Peter Pan, Tinkerbell an' Rufio himself. This should be an amaz'n day fer our kids an' staff as we venture t' Neverland!
Arrrrr matey's have a foul day an' be lustily jealous o' us here at ole Camp Bernie!
- Jamie "Cap'n Hook himself" Bean
Friday, August 12, 2011
August 12, 2011
For Unit Night, the Nation and Shawnees had a joint campfire in the Nation. Supposedly, they were invaded by the Pioneers who were playing "Power Rangers" (which is pretty much an excuse to chase people with pool noodles!). Meanwhile, the CITs played "Just Dance 2" and the Iroquois did the Giant Swing at twilight.
This morning, overnight camp awoke to a secret prank by the day campers that had spent the night. They had tied yarn from the doorways of all the cabins to trees and other objects around camp. This was revenge for overnight camp deciding to move the day camp check-in tent from one side of flagpole to the other, and, in the original spot, left an actual tent for camping! All in good fun!
Jamie
This morning, overnight camp awoke to a secret prank by the day campers that had spent the night. They had tied yarn from the doorways of all the cabins to trees and other objects around camp. This was revenge for overnight camp deciding to move the day camp check-in tent from one side of flagpole to the other, and, in the original spot, left an actual tent for camping! All in good fun!
Jamie
Thursday, August 11, 2011
August 11, 2011
Wednesday at camp was MTV night- a camp favorite. Every cabin performed songs and skits related to MTV- we saw a skit based upon "Disaster Date", another dating game skit and a bunch of lip syncing/dance performances. As always, very creative and entertaining work by the staff and kids.
Today is gorgeous day, and perfect weather for the outgoing canoe trip. Chippewa, Winema and Lopatcong left for the river around 8:30 and will be back tomorrow early in the afternoon. They will paddle from Dingman's Ferry to Smithfield Beach, stopping in a group site for the night. Hopefully we'll be able to upload some photos from their adventures!
Jamie
Today is gorgeous day, and perfect weather for the outgoing canoe trip. Chippewa, Winema and Lopatcong left for the river around 8:30 and will be back tomorrow early in the afternoon. They will paddle from Dingman's Ferry to Smithfield Beach, stopping in a group site for the night. Hopefully we'll be able to upload some photos from their adventures!
Jamie
Wednesday, August 10, 2011
August 10, 2011
The campers enjoyed their first day of free choice activities yesterday. These are the activities that were finalized on Sunday during orientation, and include specialty programs such as mini-bikes and horseback riding.
Though it rained a bit in the afternoon, a number of activities ran as scheduled since there was no thunder and lightning in the area. The evening was fine weather wise, and therefore, we played all camp scrabble. In this activity, created by our CITs during session C, each cabin has to collect letters hidden around camp. Then, they are challenged to spell as many words as possible. The winning cabin was Musconetcong (Mucky for short) who are out to the early overall lead in our final spirit points chase of the summer!
Jamie
Though it rained a bit in the afternoon, a number of activities ran as scheduled since there was no thunder and lightning in the area. The evening was fine weather wise, and therefore, we played all camp scrabble. In this activity, created by our CITs during session C, each cabin has to collect letters hidden around camp. Then, they are challenged to spell as many words as possible. The winning cabin was Musconetcong (Mucky for short) who are out to the early overall lead in our final spirit points chase of the summer!
Jamie
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