Ready or Not...Sarah is off to her first resident camp. She is spending the week at Girl Scout Camp Timberlake in Azle, TX. They were supposed to go Sunday - Friday, but late Sat night they called to inform us that there was a water-main-break and camp would go from Tuesday to Sunday. She is staying with three of her buddies in a cabin. It felt like we packed everything possible, with the exception of air-conditioning. Her camp theme is Mystery Madness. She will learn all types of detective skills and clue-finding. Hopefully these will transfer over when looking for missing shoes or articles of clothing! One can wish, right? One of the grandmothers dropping off told me that when she went to camp, they could only take what would roll up in the bed-roll (sleeping bag). I can assure you that Sarah's camp essentials barely fit into the new suitcase I bought her. What are the essentials, you may ask:
1. Sheets and a sleeping bag
2. Clothes and swimsuits
3. Battery powered lantern, flashlight, mini, hand-held fan (extra AA batteries)
4. Sunscreen, bug spray, and anti-itch cream
5. SWAPS and craft items to complete during quiet time
6. Stationary, labels, and stamps (...hoping for at least one letter!)
Camp Buddies...Kate, Olivia, and Hannah
Sarah was super excited and a little nervous when we dropped her off. We asked her if she had butterflies as we entered the camp; she said she had a pterodactyl in her stomach! Once she saw her buddies, she was fine. I know she will do great and I cannot wait hear the stories she comes home with.
Newest friend...inside the girls' lodge, which is the common area for the 5-6 cabins in the Pioneer Unit.
Cabin with flaps down over screened windows and cots
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Oh I remember when Ana went to resident camp. She loved it. Ainsley hasn't lived anywhere with resident camp. I think they have a weekend camp here, through the school year, that Ana is going to help with. Sarah is getting so big!
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