Camp Woodland Blog

Let’s hear what the gals from Treetops have to say about the summer of 2017:

What was the highlight of your summer?

Tess: Seeing myself work at goals and accomplish them.

Anika: Getting the drama award and passing my horse head (riding), crew (sailing) and bow girl (canoeing).

Dani: Passing nail ring (riding), level 4 (swimming), and a level in sailing.

Ari: Meeting new friends and discovering my new passions.

Maya: Getting to shoot at the TP/Woodland Archery exchange.  It was awesome – we won and I shot well!

Brooke: Making new friends and doing activities.

Ava: Seeing old friends, meeting new people and trying new things.

What were some ways you enjoyed just being a kid and getting to play at camp?

Tess: I got to try new activities and not worry about anything.

Anika: Getting to try new activities.

Dani: Riflery, Farm Zoo, and Canoeing.

Ari: Doing fun things and playing.

Maya: I got to do things other kids might not get to do if they don’t come to Woodland – like shoot!

Brooke: With my cabin during Gold Rush, going to jump on the Aqua Tramp, and swimming.

Ava: Playing fun games in activities, Sunday games, and evening activities.

What is an achievement for which you were most proud?

Tess: I set 4 goals for myself at the beginning of camp, and I achieved all of them.  I passed my seaman in sailing, my beginner in tennis, my horse head in riding, and I passed out of level 4 in swim lessons.

Anika: I’m proud that I “Swam to Cathy’s” at my age.

Dani: Passing my nail ring in riding.

Ari: Passing levels in various activities.

Maya: Passing 6 levels in archery this summer!

Brooke: Passing a level in archery and getting a qualifier.

Ava: Trying sailing and being able to skipper and make moorings.

What is something you learned about yourself this summer?

Tess: I can do anything I set my mind to, and if I work hard, I can achieve my goals.

Anika: If you put your mind to it, then you can achieve anything you want.

Dani: If I work hard, I can do it.

Ari: I’m good at sailing, and I need to start taking naps.

Maya: I can do something if I put my mind to it!

Brooke: I like having fun and making new friends.

Ava: I am a good shoulder to lean on and a good person to talk to.