Camp Green Lane Blog Post, July 25th

Tomorrow, you will inevitably be hearing about your child’s “best friends.” It’s hard to believe, especially for some of our first year campers that in just four weeks a “best friend” can be made.  The truth is when you live with someone, sleep next to someone, play with someone, 24 hours a day, seven days week, it creates a bond that is indescribable.  You know more about your cabin mates than you do most people in your life. You can name their favorite breakfast cereal, favorite canteen treat, and favorite evening activity. You know whether they get up early or go to bed late.  You know what books they read, what games they play and what music they listen to.  And while many of these things may seem superficial, they do all add up to a bond that is a camp “best friend.”  And we can say honestly that it is these friends that will stay with your children for their entire lives.  They will be the first ones they share happy news with and the shoulders they cry on when they need them.  We are so happy to see our children out interacting, laughing, singing, and playing together all day and night.  We can’t wait to see what the second half of the summer holds for them and watch them continue to strengthen these bonds and make new ones!

Well parents, it is here. The moment you have been waiting for. VISTING DAY!!! You will be able to see your kids, their friends, and the summer home that they have made for themselves.

Do you have a list?

Have you checked it twice?

If you’ve never been to a Camp Green Lane Visiting Day, here’s some things to expect:

* The day is like a giant picnic. Everyone sets up their family spots throughout camp. Most people cram into the Circle, but the shade is cool under all the trees in camp, so please make yourselves comfortable!

* The campers will be released from the Dining Hall in age order, with their siblings. This will happen as soon as all of the cars are safely parked.

* The children can’t wait to see you! Have fun visiting all their favorite places in camp, take a dip in the pool; there’s going to be a few select show performances throughout the day

Today we cleaned up in the morning and kept cool in the afternoon with alternating Steamy Day activities. We had water fights and plenty of Free Swim, and then we went back to the cabins for Shower Hour when it started to rain.

Tonight we have a double-feature in the GLOBE, starting with Services, and then the world premiere of the Camp Show: Shrek.

A few numbers from the show will also be performed for you in person tomorrow.

So check those lists.

We cannot wait to see all of you tomorrow!!!