Oh what a beautiful morning
Oh what a beautiful day
I got a beautiful feeling
Everything’s going my way
For circle up at breakfast, this unconventional grace seemed appropriate. We have another day of activities and campers are staff are spreading out into the woods and lake to take advantage of the summer rays.
Two evenings ago we played the all camp game of “Kingdoms” on the hills of the fairgrounds. As I sat with Tupelo cabin they ran through all the other themes we could have for that game and wished to play it again tonight, which is always a good sign. Last night was a smaller games night for the four First Lodge cabins, and Big and Senior Lodge went through a workshop on Boundaries.
We introduce the topic of “Boundaries” with the analogy of a rollercoaster. Most everyone loves a good thrill; but we can enjoy that ride only when we know that it’s safe. So we take a moment this evening to mix up Big and Senior Lodgers into smaller groups and let them get to know each other at the beginning of camp. We also run through a few skits that illustrate the boundaries between staff and campers that are necessary for everyone to be safe at camp. The Lodge heads are introduced so the campers know where they can go to if they have concerns that are not addressed by their counselors. We’ve found that after doing these workshops, we really settle into the fun of camp with a strong foundation and good communication between everyone.
Thanks for checking in and reading up on Timberlake 09. We”ll be back soon with more updates.
Tulio