Camp Sacajawea Blog

Camper Correspondences 7/10

2009-07-10T11:51:00.001-04:00

Sweet Treats

2009-07-09T12:53:00.002-04:00

Let's take a peak at what the "Sweet Treats" unit has been up to this week:

Camper Correspondences 7/9

2009-07-09T12:17:00.005-04:00

Here's an imaginative short story by Mushroom Hallow's Tristen D.

It's all about what she would do if she ran a circus!

(click on photo for a closer view)

If I ran the circus, I would make an elephant juggle! I would have the janitors have a duel on lions. I would have a gorilla show too! Don't worry. I didn't forget about the clowns!! I would have a pie get shoved into the Granny clown's face. Then, the other guys would come and have a dance party! For the finale, I would have all the clowns, ride on the animals, and have a pie fight!! That's what I would do if I ran the circus.

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Here's a survey by Talia R. You're welcome to share your results in the Comments link below!

What is your:

Favorite food...

Favorite color...

And favorite song...

Our Annual Cardboard Canoe Race

2009-07-07T14:23:00.004-04:00

Exciting footage from our annual cardboard canoe race on Thursday July 2nd.

Kids from each unit make boats for their counselors out of only cardboard, duct tape, and garbage bags!

WINNERS

Ocean (Indian Pipes)

first across the finish line(still in her boat!)

HONORABLE MENTIONS

TaterTot (Tags)

first across the finish line (but not in his boat!)

Brook (Deer Run)

Most Perseverance!

made it across last after being towed-in by the other councilors

Camper Correspondences 7/7

2009-07-07T11:57:00.004-04:00

Nicole K wrote about why she loves camp!

Girl Scout Camp

Teddy bears and ice cream at the Trading Post.

Girls Choice with Arts and Crafts, Nature Hut, and the Blog.

At Girl Scout Camp!

Horseback riding at the stables.

Girl Scout Camp is the camp I love.

As we take down the flag, I miss every part of the day.

Camper Correspondences 7/6

2009-07-06T13:24:00.003-04:00

Alyssa & Mia

3 Night Stay- Week 2- Deer Run

2009-07-02T19:56:00.006-04:00

Well I'm home! It was an awesome week in Deer Run. You wouldn't believe everything we got to do; we swam, boated, shot archery, went on the zipline, worked together at the challenge course, learned to play a game called spoons, cooked pizza fondue, campers made pancakes for breakfast, built a cardboard canoe and took 2nd place, took a night hike, built campfires, ate ice cream, and so much more. I know the girls had a fantastic time and made lots of new friends, I can't even believe it's over. I look forward to week 7. Check out the pictures and videos of our time at camp. They say so much more than I can!

Camper Interviews 7/1

2009-07-01T10:02:00.001-04:00

Happy Birthday, Skittles!!!!

2009-06-30T12:37:00.001-04:00

Today, we celebrated the birthday of our very own Skittles!

Staff Interviews 6/29

2009-06-29T12:57:00.001-04:00

Questions regarding H1N1 and Summer Camp

2009-06-29T12:38:00.002-04:00

Do Re Mi

2009-06-26T14:43:00.003-04:00

Today we had a talent show at Performing Arts! So many of the girls are talented singers (and our counselors are talented as well!) Here is a clip of some awesome moments!

Camper Correspondences 6/26

2009-06-26T08:54:00.003-04:00

A camper song and dance!

2009-06-25T12:27:00.002-04:00

Julia, Tess, Caroline, and Angelique, and Amanda doing the dance the created for Boom Chicka Boom.

Nature Hut Update - Shadow Play

2009-06-25T11:16:00.007-04:00

Some exciting "shadow play" movies sent to me from Hootie at Nature Hut! It looks like the girls from "Painted Nest" (the witty combination of "Painted Wings" & "Eagle's Nest") have all been very excited to take part in this week's "Lights! Camera! Action!" theme.

...and Brown Owl Juniors too!

Day Three

2009-06-24T12:24:00.004-04:00

Hello everybody! Skittles here... Let's see how Day 3 went here at Camp Sacajawea!

It is our first cookout of the summer! The girls decorated their units and prepared for their cookout. Pizza Fondu and Chicken Nuggets seemed to be a favorite lunch!! Here are some pictures of the girls and their Wednesday cookout.

All in all, the cookout was fabulous. The food was delicious, the units were decorated very nicely, and the girls were happy. Cookout is one of my favorite parts of camp. This is one of the reasons why I LOVE CAMP!

Day Two

2009-06-23T13:56:00.003-04:00

Performing Arts with SKITTLES!!

2009-06-23T13:29:00.004-04:00

Hi campers! Today was the second day of camp! It's always a fun time... especially when you're at Performing Arts! Today in PA, the Tag-a-long unit pretended that they were superheroes! Here is a small clip of what they did!

The Tags also learned a new brain teaser that I taught them. Do you think that you could mimic them exactly? Try this for yourself and then come find me at camp if you think that you know the answer!

iSkipper

2009-06-22T17:16:00.006-04:00

Welcome to our first installment of iSkipper! (Think the popular tv show iCarly and then campify it!) Skittles and I were so incredibly excited to start our very own video blog for all the readers of the camp Sacajawea blog. We plan to have interviews with counselors and campers and to visit the variou activitie at camp so you can see what really happens when we're at camp. Enjoy our introduction to the 2009 camp season and look for more to come!

Premiere of Performing Arts Commercials!

2009-06-22T14:41:00.004-04:00

I present to you our first performing arts commercials!

Mess Kits, starring Niyah!

Hailey and Amanda present Jewlery Kits!

Both directed by Skittles (of course)...

It's so soon!

2009-06-20T21:13:00.002-04:00

Camp starts on Monday! I can't believe it's already here! We are absolutely ready for all the campers to arrive though. Lights, Camera, Action is our theme for the first week, so you know you can expect some excitement! Everyone cross your fingers for beautiful weather for our first week, or at least our first day. I saw that people have started to comment on blog entries, PLEASE keep doing that and telling us what you want to hear about. We are listening! I hope to video blog for our first day again this year, so campers look out for me!

SEE YOU MONDAY!
Tapper. :)

Staff Orientation

2009-05-28T16:06:00.002-04:00

Staff orientation for the Summer 2009 season is underway! New staff started us off by gathering on Wednesday to learn some of the ropes and on Friday we get down to business with old and new staff. We'll be teaching them songs, games, behavior management skills, ways to get a group organized, how to motivate their campers and each other and of course how to cook delicious food for cook out.

Summer quickly approaches, we can't wait to see you!

- Tapper

Overnight Stay Thoughts

2009-03-05T14:51:00.003-05:00

Just received these comments about the 3 Night Overnight Stay 2008 from Rachel, a camper in the unit.

"The three night overnight at Camp Sac was amazing. We had campfires and we cooked our own food. During the day we went swimming and did other fun activities like making friendship bracelets. My fav part was when we made t-shirts and I was the first girl to go on the zip-line! I made new friends that I will never forget. It was definitely the best camp I've ever been to!"
-Rachel, age 11

Please come and experience this great week at camp this summer! Click "Unique Opportunities" on the website.

Open House!

2009-02-06T19:19:00.001-05:00

Come join us at our first open house for the 2009 Camp season! Sunday, February 8th at the Program Activity Center 1-4 pm.

BE THERE!

CAMPER REUNION!

2009-01-14T14:14:00.002-05:00

Hi everyone!
Were you ever a camper at Camp Sacajawea. Please come join us this SUNDAY JANUARY 18th 1-4 pm for our first ever camper reunion! We are going to have lots of games and crafts and fun for all as we reconnect with old friends, make new ones, and get ready for the fabulous summer of 2009! You will be able to register for weeks of camp and ask any questions you may have. Most of all get ready to have some Camp Sacajawea fun!