Thoughtful musings on various topics by interesting people at Blithewold
Week Two, Day Four: The Thrill of Camp
Everyone had so much energy at camp today! The weather was much cooler, so we played outside a lot more. We started by making carrot handprint art. Then we went out to the veggie garden … Read more.
Week Two, Day Three: Going to the Beach
Today was beach day! First, we started by making accordion paper fish. Then we got ready to have a snack and free play outside. The campers made up a new fun game to play with … Read more.
Week Two, Day Two: Capturing the Sequoia
We had a great day today! We started by making cards for first responders for the CIT Community Service Project. Then we went outside to have a snack. After that, Ms. Joanne came to do … Read more.
Week Two, Day One: Fun in the Sun
Today was lots of fun outside! We started in the morning by making paper bag puppets. Then we went outside to the frog pond to look around for all the frogs. Then, we headed over … Read more.
Week One, Day Five: Western Day
Western Day was wild and fun! We started by making wind chimes and getting all the costumes ready for the campers. Then we went outside to the Frog Pond. The campers found a few frogs … Read more.
Week One, Day Four: Trying New Things
Today at camp, it was much cooler. We started the day by making cards for the CIT community service project for first responders. Then, we headed over to the veggie garden to meet Ms. Becca, … Read more.
Week One, Day Three: Marvelous Mansions
It was a wonderful Wednesday today! We started the day by making clay creations. Then we went outside for snack. Ms. Joanne came after that to do a special art class with us. All of … Read more.
Week One, Day Two: Sliding into Summer
Today was so much fun! We started the day by making paper plate guitars. The campers had a lot of fun decorating them with markers. Then, we went outside for snack time and free play. … Read more.
Week One, Day One: Meeting the Van Wickles
The first day of camp was a blast! We started by making hand-print mice. Then we all learned our names before heading outside. We had snacks and free play before doing some parachute games. With … Read more.
CIT Orientation 2024
Yesterday, we hosted the CIT Orientation for 2024. Fifteen CITs will join us this summer to work with our campers and gain leadership skills through our counselor-in-training program. The program looks to give children ages … Read more.