Girls Sleepaway Camp in the Adirondack Mountains in Brant Lake, New York
Positive Attitude
This award is given to a camper whose energy lifts up those around her. She embodies the idea that positive attitude doesn’t mean always being in a good mood, but knowing that even if a bad mood comes, keeping a positive perspective can lead to growth and bonding. This camper approaches challenges with excitement and her sunny outlook on life shines throughout camp.
We were so glad to welcome our Point O’Pines families to visiting weekend. Sharing camp fun with you was a pleasure, and sharing a little of our pride in the accomplishments of your wonderful children is a special treat. We were even able to stay cool in the lake, and on Saturday our younger campers who had their visiting on Friday got to enjoy a special fun packed day at our farm. That was a blast. Once the parents started their journey home we got a bit soaked here at Camp with our annual water-fight.
Thanks again for heading up here to the Adirondacks and sharing such a great time with us.
We are now looking forward to an action packed next few weeks! Today we will be out on the lake for our Team Competition Aquatics Meet, just the thing before cooler weather arrives this evening.
Determination
We recognize a camper who gives 100% of her effort to whatever challenge she faces. She is not only enthusiastic about her own passions, but is also supportive of her peers’ interests and goals. Her “can do” attitude is contagious among her friends and is valued by her counselors. She is a hard worker and respects others when they demonstrate determination by trying new things and following through on promises made.
Community Spirit
Camper of the Week for Community Spirit goes to a camper who builds up our community by bringing people together inside the age group and out. She embodies the idea of never leaving a camper behind. Her friendliness, thoughtfulness, and generosity contribute to our camp community and without her there would be a noticeable difference in the spirit of the age group.
Team Competition has begun. On Monday night dinner was delayed by aliens (well, Peaker aliens, anyway). The Peak called us to the Rec Hall, where the Team Captains and Lieutenants emerged from the smoky stage and led camp outside for an outstanding dance performed the our Peakers. Camp was divided into the Blue and White teams, and, after dinner, each team met to learn cheers, to hear about sportsmanship at the Point and even to get to know their team for the summer. We were so excited about a great year of Team Competition.
In the morning yesterday (Tuesday) we were treated to a “Sunday” schedule (Sunday this week was delayed to allow time for breakout). After honoring many great campers, including our Campers of the Week we held the annual Scavenger Hunt all around camp. The teams were both terrific, and we look forward to the leadership of the great Peak of 2019! (Many more photos are available when you log in.)
