I love these gentle mountains…
All the activities of the session concluded yesterday, so today after breakfast campers had extra time to begin the packing process. Mountaineering went down the lines in trucks to collect trunks and duffles being shipped—a brand new tactic that saved everyone the big trek to the Program Office! Once that process was complete, we all met at Chapel for our final Devotional. Also at Chapel, we had time to recognize everyone’s accomplishments this summer! Levels in Swimming, Tumbling, Tennis, Mountaineering and Archery received recognition before we moved on to Boating, Drama, and Riding. I am so especially proud of the new Horsemasters, Would-Be’s, Captains, and King’s Players! Everyone at camp accomplished so much this summer!
After Devotional and Recognitions, we had two Synchronized Swimming performances! What a hoot! Because it’s Thursday, we had pizza for lunch and all had a chance to congratulate all of our accomplished campers!
After Rest Hour we headed to the Barn to watch the Drill Team’s presentation. After Riding, we gathered in Castle to watch the Dance and Music Final Shows. Once finished in Castle, we moved up to King Arthur’s Court, where Tumbling and Stage Combat provided some excellent entertainment! We then watched the Finals of the Camper-Counselor Tennis Tournament. Both teams were amazing! From Drill Team to Jazz to Ukulele to Stage Combat, our campers have so much to be proud of this session! I can’t believe what a talented bunch we have here at Merrie Woode!
Campers had more packing time after Final Shows and then everyone got dressed for Banquet! They all had a blast eating with their cabins for one last delicious meal, complete with Brownie Pie for dessert. At Banquet, counselors dress as campers, Senior Staff, and other goofy things that pertain to the summer. The meal was filled with singing, goofing around, and lots of laughs. After dinner, everyone met at Castle for the Banquet Performance. Counselors made up songs and skits about the summer and then sang traditional songs that always bring everyone to tears. I hope all campers keep these songs in their heart as they return to the cities:
“Remember me someday when you’re lonely, and know you have a Carolina Friend.”
Still very full of folly,
Tajar