Our B15 Boys dressed up for Shabbat!

Another picture perfect Micah day filled with regular activities which were so fun and challenging. At the end of the day, we welcomed Shabbat with our traditional Micah feast; homemade challah and chicken noodle soup, roasted chicken, mashed potatoes and yummy green beans.  Dinner was followed by a lively song session in the dining hall led by our amazing song leaders, Daniel, Felicia and Ben. Erev Shabbat services followed in the Chapel where Rabbi Lipof told us a story that taught, “this too shall pass” and reminded each of us to take advantage of each and every Micah moment.  Shabbat Shalom!

In the Crossfire

Our campers and staff had a wonderful and busy day at activities today.  The weather was absolutely beautiful — sunny and a bit on the cool side.  Our taco lunch was followed with exciting clinics and afternoon activities.  After dinner (pasta and meatballs with ice cream sandwiches for dessert) was our first unit evening activity.  The Critter Boys and Girls played Extreme Tag games.  When asked about her experience at evening activity one Critter said, “You won’t believe how intense it got . . . we even had to hold hands {with the boys} ewwwww.”  Our Prowlers experienced the Prowler Marathon – an old Micah favorite spruced up just for their unit. The Twix Team competed against the Milky Way Team in a variety of physical challenges (one after the other).   One camper said, “it was really fun, we had good teamwork and great friendships on our team.” Our Timber Girls played an assortment of “getting to know you games.” Their activity ended with a very special presentation as each Timber girl received a royal unity bracelet which symbolized the unit goals for the summer:  friendship, unity and spirit.  The Timber boys were busy on the Ultimate field where they played Crossfire, a fierce competition between the uppers (grade 8 ) and lowers (grade 7) which ended with an epic battle of campers vs. counselors.  The Summits started a new Micah tradition with the Face Race.  This activity was described as a combination relay race and jigsaw puzzle.  The object of the game was to collect entire faces of the Micah admin and other Micah celebrities.  Every Summit had an important role in the success of their team and fun was had by all!

Wednesday

Our first day of activities was a perfect “10″!  The sun was shining and so were are campers and staff!  All of our campers traveled to activities by bunk today so that all could get acquainted with each other and our wonderful Micah facilities. Among their other activities,  the Critters (campers going into grades 3 & 4) enjoyed basketball, waterfront and a visit to the art underground (arts and crafts, ceramics, woodworking and our new Jewelry area).    Our Prowlers (grade 5 & 6) visited the waterfront and had amazing tennis lessons on their schedules today.  The Timber unit (grades 7 & 8 ) was busy all over camp especially at the basketball court and Art Underground.  Our oldest campers, the Summits (grades 9 & 10) had a special activity period with Mark and (Steve) Monge today where they had the opportunity to learn all about our new Summit Leadership program and our Micah Edge.  Of course, every camper visited the pool today for a swim test and a refreshing dip in the pool on such a beautiful and sunny day.

Clinic time by the flagpole.

After a delicious dinner (grilled BBQ chicken, homemade cornbread, and veggies) we had our first all area night.  The girls participated in a rousing game of Camp Sister Rainbow Bring Me.   After meeting their camp “families” (all campers get to do special activity with “big or little sisters” throughout the summer), all of the girls gathered on the Soccer field for a night full of laughter and fun!  The boys donned very tight clothing and played Village Ultimate Capture the Flag on the Ultimate Frisbee field.   It was a sight!

Tuesday

Our first flag lowering of Summer 2010

What a glorious opening day!  The staff was so excited to FINALLY have the buses arrive at camp.  Our traditional dinner of pizza and chocolate chip cookies was followed by a joyous and spirit filled gathering at Uncle Milt’s.  Our entire admin staff sang their hearts out as we introduced our staff for summer 2010.  The campers and counselors spent the evening with their bunks, meeting new friends and old ones too.  Camp is quieting down for the evening and all are looking forward to our first day of activities tomorrow.

We will try and post to this blog several times a week so that you can get a peek into our exciting summer.

~Shari & Stephen