August 2009
Half Way
Looking back - Friday was Island Fair Day, our Second Session version of Independence Day (without the Salmon Bake). We were busy baking pies, building Milk Carton boats, setting up Carnival booths. It was a [...]
July 2009
Settling In
The bell calling everyone to Chapel has rung and Units have made their way to the north side of the property. We gathered there to reflect on the past week and the topic of “Self”; how we develop [...]
Hot Tamales!
All Second Session campers arrived on Johns late afternoon yesterday! Most were a bit fatigued by the heat -in the upper 90’s in Seattle-Anacortes pick up areas - a cool 88 degrees here on the [...]
Change Over
“Back in the day” campers from First Session walked off the ferry in Anacortes and passed Second Session campers as they boarded the ferry. It was an emotionally charged moment for everyone. In the mid [...]
Slow the Circle Down
(From Judy Collins “Circle Game” - a Camp favorite) A few highlights from last week: The Pioneers thoroughly enjoyed their canoe overnight to Reed Harbor on Stuart Island. They set up camp and went on the 7 mile [...]
The Incredible Shrinking Camp
Our Independence Day celebration was wonderful! Although the weather was less than ideal it didn’t dampen the festivities. The girls Units did a clean sweep - the Vagabond Unit won the Milk Carton Boat race [...]