Opening Day Finally Arrives

After weeks of preparation, Opening Day arrived on Sunday morning.

Cars began to accumulate around the Camp Office at nine in the morning, where the Camp Office staff was primed to welcome the masses. Counselors donned their new staff shirts (which have received rave reviews) and were excited to meet their new charges.

As more and more people arrived at Camp, pick-up games were started in both Camps.

After dinner, the meetings were held to welcome our first session campers. After being welcomed by Site Director John Pufky, the girls were delighted to see a counselor fashion show, introducing the staff dressed in their finest athletic get-ups representing all the games played at Camp.

The boys were greeted by Site Directors Win and Cannie Shafer, who then introduced the staff. The meeting gave way to a spirited camp-wide Dodgeball game on the hockey court, featuring both campers and counselors alike.

Even more beautiful weather greeted us on Monday as World Games began, helping the staff evaluate the talent and create fair teams for Orange and Blue competition. Teams circulated around the campus, trying their hands at hockey, basketball, soccer and a variety of other games.

Meanwhile at S4G, campers were divided into color-coordinated squads for the morning games. A spirited Angelball game between The Pink team "Flamingos" and the White team "To Be Announced" captured the attention of Buff Weigand, who was delighted by the contest.

In a veteran manuever, the coaching staff of the Black team "Smashing Monster Trucks" designed a cheer that featured actual Monster Truck impersonations to “intimidate” their opponents. No word on whether that worked or not.

The first few hours of Camp were indeed incredible to behold. The beautiful weather brought out the best in the energized campers and staff and set a tone for a tremendous first session. Robert Kent has posted photos for the world to see of Opening Day and World Games at:

http://web.mac.com/susquehannock/iWeb/Site/2007_Opening_Day.html

Be sure to check that space often as he plans to upload many more photos weekly!