Bugle Call – Week 7 – 2009
Seventh week of camp began with a gorgeous Sunday afternoon on the waterfront. Campers went out on boats, played on the water tramp-o-line, and splashed around in the swim area. That evening at Council Fire, our final “Through the Looking Glass” role model was introduced. We learned about Shawn Johnson, Olympic gymnast, as an example of sportsmanship. Her Olympic achievements that resulted from her dedication to gymnastics and respect for other competitors demonstrate the success that comes when upholding the integrity of the sport is priority over personal triumphs.
The rest of the week seemed to accelerate through the final days of activities until campers prepared to welcome their parents for Encore Weekend. On Thursday afternoon, many Leelanau and Kohahna campers combined efforts to present a lively Talent Show as the summer’s production. Acts ranged from gymnastics stunts and juggling to dramatic monologues, musical theater pieces, and solo dances. It was a treat to see the wide spectrum of talent that campers shared!
Friday night’s final Council Fire honored the many campers that have passed their Expert level in activities, as well as turned our thought to gratitude during our pine bough ceremony. As the campers walked down the hill with candles in hand, the warm feeling of sisterhood united the whole line. The following evening at Final Banquet, we enjoyed a heart-warming slideshow from the session, listened to several thought-provoking speeches, congratulated many award recipients, and celebrated the success of the Pine Team for the summer. Of course, we concluded the evening and the summer by passing a squeeze around our friendship circle.
We are very grateful for the harmony and joy of this summer. Every camper who came to camp contributed to its success, and naturally they benefited from being here. Below, we’ve taken excerpts from their Camp Evaluations:
Highlights of camp:
Hymn sing/Wednesday church
Backwards Day
Cookout
County Fair
The general feel of being here
The little things
Breakfast/all of the food
Everything I did with my cabin
The Challenge trip
Sunset sails
Horseback riding overnight
Getting up on water-skis for the first time
Musical theater week
Ropes Course
The climbing trip
Pictured Rocks trip
Waterslide
Healings
What did you learn at camp?
How to manage time
How to lash
How to water ski
How to spiritually conquer grief
How to spiritually express womanhood
To always be prepared to compromise
How to sail, kayak, and windsurf
How to continue to grow spiritual during the year
How to interpret teaching of the Bible and Christian Science better
How to be a leader
How to have self-confidence
That instantaneous healings exist
Patience
To push myself
Individuality
Self-worth
How to build a fire
How to apply and use Christian Science at school
How to weave a basket
How to express the K-Qualities
Table manners
How to pack a backpack for trips
How to solder in silversmithing
How to pray
How to mark my books
How to lash structures in the woods
How to use a sewing machine and make a skirt
The importance of praying for the world
Responsibility
To put your napkin on your lap
To put others before yourself
Hard work
All about animals and their skulls
How to rock climb and belay
Sometimes you have to flexible enough for changes
How to push myself more than anyone else could push me
How to do a wet exit in kayaking
How to lead a better lifestyle through Christian Science
