Girls Sleepaway Camp in the Adirondack Mountains in Brant Lake, New York
Last night the Inter B’s took us up into space with Gold Rush “On the Moon” 2013. In this game the campers explore camp looking for “gold” while contending with cops and robbers. This special event is the first major leadership role for the Inter B campers as they work towards their Peak summer. This year was a great success and we thank them for a great job!
This afternoon an intrepid group of campers joined Brandon and Jake for some telescope time. We learned how to use the camp telescope, a fairly large 5-inch refractor, with a special solar filter to look directly at the sun. The girls found two big sunspots and some small ones that we were able to sketch, as well as photograph. Campers learned that there can be magnetic storms on the sun, and interesting things to be seen even in a bright blue sunny sky. We hope you find these pictures as interesting as the campers did. If you do get a chance to see them safely, sunspots are really quite fascinating to look at.
This week the Inter As were able to explore the length of Brant Lake in canoes. Along with the Wilderness staff, the girls were able to paddle four miles in the canoes starting off at camp and landing at the farm. In those two hours they paddled, sang and took in the beautiful views along the lake. Once the girls landed at the farm, they hiked from the lake to their campsite, carrying the makings of a great campout at the farm.
While there was a little hard work, the girls all agree that it was well worth the effort. As the first group to complete this trip, the Inter As wowed us with their flexibility and willingness to try something new. We are so proud of all that they accomplished this week and hope that more girls will be able to have this awesome experience in the future.
Point O’Ritz is a traditional special event at Point O’Pines. Following an amazing breakfast “break-out” in a dining room full of laughter, cheers and costumes, the campers returned to their bunks and agreed on a bunk costume theme. Campers used arts and crafts time to prepare the costumes for the big event.
At 5pm, we all enjoyed a grand costume parade on the main lawn with hors d’ oeuvres, and soft drink cocktails. Campers awaited a special entrance from our costumed Seniors and then our Area Heads. The costumes were followed by a special dinner where our Peakers greeted every camper at entrance and served them from a spectacular buffet. Following dinner and our ice cream sundae buffet we headed to the theater for cabaret of talented staff. Wow! What a night!
We are survivors. Breakout for Team Competition has begun.
There was music throughout camp. Campers thought they were preparing for Aunt Emma’s Auction, but no. Everyone knew right away it was time for Breakout 2013. The Campers ran to the basketball court and watched the Peakers start their march up the road gathering more Peakers along the way to the beach. The Peakers danced on the beach surrounded by the other excited campers. Then, the Peakers met with each group and announced the Blue and White teams. Quick team meetings introduced each camper to their team, and the first cheers of team competition filled camp. This will be a terrific summer of Team Competition. Lots of photos are up when you log in to our website.