Days turn into weeks here at camp. When I find myself wishing time would slow down the faster it moves. Our second session is off to a brilliant start. Monday morning we spent running around signing up for activities. We ended the morning with a mighty Blue and White tug-o-war which was rained out the night before. By the afternoon we were in full motion as activities were going full speed ahead. The weather continues to be hot and humid. Water consumption is being pushed at every location around camp and Blue Lake is where everyone wants to be. I expect the next few days to bring more of the same muggy weather.

During flagpole we announced our camper campfire girls (Casey Malman, Bryn Grossman, ) and counselor campfire girls ( Madison Winner and Kobe Allen). Being selected as a campfire girl is an honor and a special opportunity to reflect on the camping experience as well as to express heartfelt appreciation for others who have supported them. It was a relaxing, fun night gathered around the campfire singing our favorite camp songs. We pondered whether we should build a fire due to the extreme humidity, but Brittany Curtis reminded me it was like have tug-o-war without the rope so a fire was built and the stage was set for a perfect campfire overlooking Blue Lake.

On Tuesday morning we were in full activities again. The lake, from my office window, was a sea of water-skiers, sailors, swimmers, paddle boarders, and boaters. When I close my eyes the laughter coming off the lake makes me smile. The sound of summer is everywhere. It’s an amazing feeling knowing that thousands of young girls will someday look back on their childhood and still be able to feel the joy of Agawak. It’s up to all of us to make our own magic. At camp that magic comes in truck loads.
Last evening we loaded up the busses and headed to Eagle River to visit our friends, cousins and brothers at Camp Ojibwa. You should have heard the high pitch screaming coming from the lodge when the social was announced. I am completed convinced by a young age I will need hearing aids. All the screaming, all the cheering, all the loud music has to get back at me someday. When we pulled into Ojibwa a light mist greeted us coming off the busses. The mist eventually turned into light rain which lingered for the remainder of the social. No one seemed to mind one bit. They were smiling from ear to ear. Some were dancing in the rain and some were dancing in doors with the high humidity. It was a good night!

I heard today I’m supposed to be captured by some pirates. I’m not sure what they plan to do with me but I think it means tons of fun and more freedom for the campers. I’ll make sure my captives keep you up to date.

Smile on,

Mary and staff