Camp Champions Blog

We had our second Trojan-Spartan games today. I am sure that the photos will show tons of campers smiling, running, throwing and rowing.  I would like to share one of my favorite Trojan-Spartan traditions and give you a report on how well it went.

Please allow me a personal note.

Today, I will attempt to share an activity from the girls side: Miss Champini.  I did not see it myself, but Susie Ma’am told me enough to describe it to you. I wish I had been there.

This summer, we have introduced a new special evening event for the oldest campers (those finishing 7^th and 8^th grade).  We do not yet have a fun name for these gatherings, but this is OK because they are a surprise when they happen.  Internally, we call them “disruptive moments”. 

My lovely bride encourages the hopeless romantic in me, including my own camp memories.  I had a particularly powerful memory today that I would like to share with you.

Today, the oldest Senior Campers practiced collaboration.

In a world of constant innovation, creativity is becoming more important in the modern age. 

Over the last decade, Susie Ma’am has put untold hours into the Fillin’ Station, our Dining Hall.

Last night, we had Trojan-Spartan initiation. Three times this session, we will have our Trojan-Spartan games.  Every camper is assigned to one of two teams (the Spartans and the Trojans) and they compete against each other in a variety of events and outdoor kids games.  Some are physical (tug o’ war), others mental (trivia) and some just silly (how many campers can you get on a soap-covered glob). We stress that the campers will compete enthusiastically and with great sportsmanship for the duration of the games. We praise campers that congratulate their opponent even if they lose, and we respect the teammate that is always positive despite the outcomes.

We love our traditions, but we are also constantly looking for ways to improve camp.