Well, the end is here I’m afraid. We’ve had a truly wonderful summer at the Cloud this year, and I’m sorry to see it come to an end. Tomorrow is Fair day though, which is exciting for everyone involved! I hope you can come join us at the main campus anytime between noon and sunset for great food, lots of friends, dancing and a fire.
Earlier this week we had the final Naming Ceremony of 2010 and my final one as Flying Cloud director. Looking back, I think I’ve been to thirty-eight of them over the years! I was still deeply touched by the way the campers speak for one another and the way our community chooses to honor its members. After fifteen years that just goes to show how important this event can be. Please join me now in welcoming eight new members into our community:
Ursus Rides the Wind
Nebula Flare
Tinder Holds the Spark
Sparrow Scout
Watchfire
Sun Shower Hawk
Moss Arrow
and the counselor formerly known as Rafe,
Walking With
The last little jewel I want to share with you today is from our appreciation circle at the end of the day yesterday. One of our older campers, a Camper Leader, said
“I want to appreciate Flying Cloud for being the best place on earth and for providing an experience that no other camp could provide.”
I couldn’t have said it better myself.