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// June 2017
JUN
30
2017

Clouds but No Frowns

Today may have had gloomy weather, but spirits were high here at Merrie-Woode. This morning, I visited the canoeing and sailing classes down at the docks and watched them practice their sculling, even in the drizzly weather. I then made my way up to King Arthur’s Court which was
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JUN
29
2017

Nothing Could Be Finer

The days seems to be going by faster as we get further into the session, but Thursdays always make me pause and enjoy the moments just a bit more. This morning I visited the archery field and sat in on a few rounds of practice. I’m not so bad an archer myself, but I’d much rather
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JUN
28
2017

You Can Never Have Too Much Fun or Wear Too Much Sunscreen

Another beautiful day on Lake Fairfield and I can feel the session coming into full swing. The sun was shining, the campers were buzzing with energy, and even the bullfrogs seemed to chug-a-wump a bit louder. Today I journeyed up to the compost pile with the Earthworks class to
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JUN
27
2017

Who’s On First, Tajar’s On Second

The first Tootie Bun Tuesday of the session was a rousing success with half of the camp adorned with two buns that made them resemble my friends the field mice. Today was a nearly cloudless day and the shining sun made me want to stay all day down at the docks which were quite
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JUN
27
2017

The New Castle Opens!

It is with great pride and enthusiasm that we announce that we have achieved our TCO (Temporary Certificate of Occupancy) on the new Castle/King Arthur’s Court construction project, which allows us immediate use of the building.  Since starting the design work and planning in
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JUN
26
2017

Action and Auciton

Today was the first day of activities, and it was most definitely one to remember. After breakfast and the very first Devotional in the new Castle (woohoo!), I made my way down to the Nature Nook just in time to greet the sheep and the chickens with a Farm and Garden class.
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JUN
25
2017

A Sunny, Funny, and Punny Sunday

Today, the first Sunday of the session, was as It began with the special Sunday treat of cinnamon rolls and quiche, followed by a service in Chapel led by Jim himself. I watched from the top of the ivy tree as he spoke about mindfulness moments and how to find a moment to absorb
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JUN
24
2017

Camp Roads and Campfires

Camp is back in session and a new round of campers has arrived to join us for five weeks of Merrie-ment, frivolity, and fun! I started this exciting day off by waking up in my treehouse home to find that cars were already coming down the camp road at 9:00. Soon, camp was once
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JUN
21
2017

Summer Solstice Sayonara

Today is the first official day of summer, which makes the end of the session even more sentimental. Today began in a drizzle, but the excitement of the day seemed to blow the storm away, and we enjoyed the merest sprinkle of rain during the final “Chastle” of the session. I was
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JUN
20
2017

Remember, Remember, Even in September

Although today might have been the final day of activities, camp has never seemed more busy and alive! It began with a surprise prank pulled off by the cabin sof Bum’s Rest and Camelot, a prank which turned breakfast in the Dining Hall into a visit to the north Pole for
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