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A "Hurricane" of Activity (posted by Kim Wenzl Aycock)

Posted by Kim Aycock on July 23, 2012

If Saturday was the “Eye of the Fun Storm”, then the hurricane of activity hit Camp Woodland on Friday and Sunday! Friday night was Camp Woodland’s 43^rd birthday celebration; campers and counselors looked extra spiffy for the occasion and the lodge was decked out with balloons and streamers to add to the festivity of the night. Each camper made a special placemat that included a cabin picture, friendship quotes, a list of “my favorite things at camp”, and signatures from each cabin mate. Chef Dan and his crew decorated a special birthday cake to go along with our summer theme “A New View in 1-2”.

Following dinner, each person was recognized for her number of years at Woodland, and JoAnne and Susan gave special mementos to those who were marking a 5- or 10-year milestone. There were ten 5-year recipients, and they were each given a Woodland pendant. The three 10 year honorees received a cozy fleece blanket adorned with the Woodland logo. Sunrise cabin invited all campers to come dressed in their pajamas for some birthday games outside following the celebration in the Lodge. The campers played the machine game, had a sleeping bag relay, dressed their counselor in toilet paper, and did the water balloon toss. A great time was had by all!

On Sunday we woke up to a pancake breakfast cookout thanks to the CIT’s. Towering Pines hosted the afternoon event and the Woodland girls enjoyed spending TP dollars to play carnival games and eat tasty treats such as popcorn and homemade ice cream during the TP Fair. It is a great day for brothers and sisters to reunite and new friendships to form. Sunday’s are also a chance for riding the “big banana” and cooling off in Sand Lake during Rec Swim. The campers watched “Night at the Museum Part 2” for Movie Night in the lodge.

Looking ahead to the last two weeks of camp, there are many fun-filled events on the calendar such as Olympics, Woodland Fair, Co-Ed Show, and Final Banquet. These activities will bring closure to the camp experience and their importance in the sequence of the Woodland summer is made possible because of the growth the campers have made in the preceding four weeks. There is something exciting to look forward to every day at Camp Woodland!

The "Eye of the FUN Storm" (posted by Kim Wenzl Aycock)

Posted by Kim Aycock on July 22, 2012

Yesterday (Saturday) marked the end of the 4^th week of camp, and as one of the counselors so eloquently stated, today is the “eye of the fun storm”. As I reflected on the profoundness of this statement, I realized that she was totally on track with her sentiment! The children have been at camp for a month now, and they are seeing the results of their efforts and persistence in activities. This was evident in the announcements made by counselors at evening assembly that celebrated the campers’ many achievements and levels passed in swimming, riflery, and archery.

Saturday night’s event showcased the amazing performances put on by the gymnastics, dance, and drama classes for the entire camp and visiting parents. The girls in gymnastics demonstrated their perfected skills through floor, beam and bar routines. Fourth and sixth hour dance classes showed off their moves to a mix of upbeat music. The grand finale of the evening was the brightly costumed Woodland Player’s rendition of “Alice in Wonderland.”

Friday was Camp Birthday and today is TP Fair, so Saturday was sandwiched in between two extremely FUN and highly anticipated camp traditions (hence the appropriateness of the phrase “the eye of the fun storm”). Stay tuned for the rest of the story on these events…!!

Video Blog of the week – Gymnastics Show Tonight!!!

Posted by admin on July 7, 2012

Today is the last day of the first two week signup at camp! Tonight the girls get to show off their amazing skills by putting on a gymnastics, dance, and drama shows in front of the entire camp. I am lucky enough to get to watch the girls practice almost everyday since the gymnastics mats are right by the office. Click the link below for a little sneak preview of both Elena and Cayley practicing no handed back flips with just a little assistance from our amazing nurse. Nurse Lauren was a college gymnast and worked as a counselor at a gymnastics camp for many years. We are so very lucky to have such a special nurse!

Gymnastics Sneak Preview

One…two…three…stroke!

Posted by admin on July 7, 2012

One…two…three…stoke!

As you all know, having new experiences and cabin unity are two main cornerstones here at Camp Woodland. What better way to discover yourself and face new experiences than to go out into the wilderness with only sleeping bags, tents, food, and a roll of toilet paper. The canoe trips are a special night for the campers. They get to paddle across the lake and spend the night with their cabin away from camp.

So far this summer we have had two very exciting canoeing trips! The Sunrise cabin consists of campers ages 8-9 also had their canoe trip challenge, where several of the girls discovered a new activity that they just can’t wait to explore more…CANOEING! Everyone got a chance bow (front) and stern (back) in their canoe. Even though this trip was much shorter, it was still equally rewarding. We packed up our sleeping bags, tents…and yes, a roll of toilet paper, and headed off into the abyss, known as the boat landing. The girls enjoyed setting up their own tents (with some assisted instruction), cooking dinner and breakfast over the fire, having an evening swim, singing around the campfire with guitar accompaniment, and building many memories that will no doubt be shared during their future canoe trips.

The CITs went on a long, exciting paddle beginning at Chain Lake, through Echo Lake, to Stone Lake, and finally through the channel ending at Sand Lake, where we were all ready to set up camp. When we made it to the campsite we quickly started a fire and setup tents with little to no problem. Then, it was dinnertime, which of course was cooked over the campfire. The rest of the night was spent around the campfire, telling stories, singing camp songs, and the most desired aspect of the canoe trips…roasting s’mores!

Thank you Katie for taking the cabins out this summer!!!

Week #2 Has Begun!

Posted by admin on July 2, 2012

Week #2 started today and the girls are doing amazing in their activities. They have been passing levels left and right in both archery and riflery. It’s amazing how far the kids can get in their skill development by the end of the summer when they get to practice everyday for an hour a day! Don’t worry I will start reporting on the skill development for the girls in Sailing, swimming, horseback riding, and gymnastics soon!

Last week the girls learned an amazing about about each other within their cabins. This week the girls will learn how much fun it is to be part of a team (within their cabin). Through a series of games and group challenges, during “cabin nite” they develop trust in themselves and their fellow campers. They learn how to work with others towards a common goal, contribute their own special talents, and celebrate in the cabin’s success.

P.s. The girls are designing and assembling an amazing quilt for Mrs. J in Arts and Crafts. I will post a photo when it is finished 🙂

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A "Hurricane" of Activity (posted by Kim Wenzl Aycock)

The "Eye of the FUN Storm" (posted by Kim Wenzl Aycock)

Video Blog of the week – Gymnastics Show Tonight!!!

One…two…three…stroke!

Week #2 Has Begun!

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