Yesterday we had a great visit with lots of our grandmas and grandpas. Thanks for coming it was great to see you!
News From The Point
Category: For Campers
There’s gold in them thar hills!
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!
You Can Play Tennis As Much As Three Times Daily
Campers love to play and learn tennis when it is fun. Our expert instructors make every lesson into a great experience. We know that the girls acquire more skills when they are having fun too.
Every session starts with a presentation of skills planned by our tennis directors, and then each of our tennis groups (based on each campers’ experience) goes to their respective court and works on the development of that skill with an experienced instructor. Our tennis directors visit each of the courts, joining the pro on that court. The tennis directors offer teaching suggestions and encourage campers to join our pros for “one-on-one” instruction at Early Bird Tennis. Either games or practice can be great options for every camper at our special “Coaches Corner” choice sessions each afternoon.
Gazing at the Sun
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.
Canoeing into the Wilderness
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.
