Saturday – Shabbat
This teams is ready for action . . .
Today was the first rainy day of the summer which was a nice break from the heat. In the morning we were inside for our Shabbat services. Some campers and counselors got drenched when it started to pour as they were hiking up Baldpate Mountain for our weekly Shabbat nature hike. Tikkuna Mattata (our Shabbat morning social action activity period) was a great success. Many of the Critters made and baked dog biscuits that they will be delivering to a local animal shelter next week. Other campers knitted hats and scarves, made cards for sick children, or learned about the environmental effects of an oil spill. Many campers look forward to Tikkuna Mattata each week as it is a time that is dedicated to making our selves better and our world a better place.
Luckily, the rain subsided for much of the afternoon and we were able to have our planned all-camp activity: Predators V. Prey, a new and exciting game for the camp. From all reports, it was a real success. Campfire was a real treat even though we had to hold it in the dining hall because the campfire area was too wet. Many campers and counselors preformed songs and skits that kept the camp in stitches. Havdallah ended the evening on a real high note. Shavuah Tov (a happy week) Camp Micah.
Thursday & Friday
Our very hot weather continued as the week ended. On Thursday our regular activities were augmented by many intercamp competitions and a special theater workshop run by the Hampstead Theater Company. On Friday Micah hosted our first intercamp tournament of the summer, a 3 on 3 basketball tournament. Our courts were rockin’ as we welcomed several local camps to compete in a morning of fierce competition. Our Micah teams fought hard and the Girls 15 and under team was victorious! Our Shabbat dinner on Friday evening was simply delicious. Our chefs made Chicken soup and homemade Challah followed by brisket, baked potatoes and delicious green beans. After an amazing song session and wonderful Shabbat services led by many of our campers we had a delicious dessert, Apple Turnovers, yumm!
Our first Inter-camp of 2010
Today was another scorcher in downtown Bridgton and Sebago, with the high topping out at 95 degrees. Though the heat was oppressive, our Under 13 girls volleyball team managed a win over Mataponi in the first inter-camp of the summer. Not only did they play well, they showed great sportsmanship! Our U 11 boys soccer team was also in action vs. Wigwam. They played super hard and had a great time!
With the day being so hot we decided to have a world cup/water park/waterfront afternoon. Campers were allowed to head to the lake or pool or, if they so decided, to watch the world cup semi-final, Spain versus Germany. From the sound of the dining hall you would think we were in South Africa.
The evening ended with some very creative programming by our Timber and Summit Unit Leaders while the critters, prowlers, and lower Timbers were treated to a two man show of Treasure Island by the Hampstead Theater Company. Tomorrow promises a little relief from the heat as we send our U 12 Girls soccer team to Forest Acres for a tournament. Don’t worry, we will keep you posted!
Having a blast at the first dance
Neither heat nor more heat will break our camp Micah spirit… Today hit 96 degrees in parts of Maine and the Micah spirit stayed as cool as ever with our first trip day of the summer.
The Critters went to Sebago Lake State Park and had an awesome day playing at the beach. Then they went out for “I scream, you scream, we all scream for ICECREAM.” Note-there was no screaming, everyone was calm and collected.
Our Prowlers cooled down at Aquaboggan water park while the Timbers went to Funtown USA amusement park.
The Summits had a late wake up and breakfast, then took a leisurely stroll in Old Port, followed by a trip to see the Portland Sea Dogs baseball game. “A-B-C- DOGS!”
We concluded the day with our first dance of the summer. It was a lot of fun and we got to see some great moves!
Keepin' cool at the pool!
Feelin’ hot, hot, hot was our theme song today. Out creative Micah campers and staff came up with a bunch of new ways to keep cool — forty campers went on a hike to Diana’s Bath in North Conway, NH to play in the waterfalls; others recreated at the lake or really, really enjoyed their instructional swim period. Of course in the early afternoon there were popsicles for everyone and lots and lots of water to drink! Evening activity tonight was by unit: The Critters had a pool party; Prowlers played Baloon bvreakout on the ultimate frisbbee field; Timbers had the 1st annual Timberathon while the Summits had a “get to know me” in the Dining Hall. One counselor said, “Summit activity was amazing the campers had a great time and made some great connections . .. ”
Mr. America -- Scott "Flick" Flickinger
Happy Independence Day! We had a wonderful day celebrating the birth of our nation. The weather was hot and balmy so we had a blast at our regularly scheduled activities. After a quick patriotic sing along at flag lowering we had a real all-American feast featuring fried chicken, corn on the cob and apple pie. The Timber unit had decorated the dining hall and all were decked out in red, white and blue. The summits continued the patriotic theme with their evening activity, Amurrican Gladiators, an epic battle between the bunks that started at the tennis courts and ended at the pool. Our Timbers and Prowlers had game show night – Timbers played Micah Bingo while the Prolwers played Guess Who! The Critters competed in Iron Chef: Red, White and Blue where they made yummy ice cream sculptures for presentation to the judges.
