It was another sunny, warm day at Camp Takajo. Temperatures reached the low 80’s, but the humidity levels are up and will be for one more day. The long-range forecast indicates the humid weather will be with us until the end of Tuesday, but there are cooler temperatures on the horizon. We are anticipating the weather will be in the low 80’s for the remainder of the week. Needless to say, we are keeping our fingers crossed for bright sunshine over our visiting day weekend this Friday and Saturday.
I know that many of you are putting the finishing touches on your packing as you eagerly await to see your son this weekend. We will be sending out a bulletin providing more information about the weekend, but I want to make a passionate plea to ask you to refrain from bringing unnecessary amounts of food and candy into camp. With the best of intentions, many parents intend to include their son’s bunkmates, so they buy an excessive number of goodies. However, all eight families in a bunk usually have the same idea. The amount of confectionery items that enters camp on visiting days is out of control.
Please keep in mind that our Senior campers will be departing on their Big Trips bright and early Monday morning. They will not be taking candy and treats with them on their trips. I often comment to the campers that while we are living in the woods, we are yet to see a skunk. The amount of critters that come out after visiting day each summer is an indication that there is plenty to eat for everyone, and thing. One of my favorite expressions is, “Our children need our presence more than our presents.” Spending the day with you is the greatest gift you can give your child.
This week marks our last stretch of inter-camp competition. Like Takajo, most camps in Maine have their big trips departing after visiting day weekend. This puts the competition against other camps on hold.
Today our 10-,12-, 14-and-under tennis teams traveled to a nearby camp to attend a tennis invitational. This event gave some of our boys, who have not had a chance to compete in tennis, their day to shine. Our 12- and 15-and-under archers competed in an invitational and made us proud. Our 11-and-under campers of all ability levels had the opportunity to play in a round-robin soccer tournament, and our golfers also had a chance to hit the links. Our 13- and 15-and-under basketball teams competed in a regional tournament today. Our 15-year-old boys lost in the semifinals by a point, while our 13-and-under team brought home the hardware. I was proud of our boys and coaches for their tenacious play and great sportsmanship.
While we cannot help to be excited for the weekend, we are focused on making the most out of each and every day until you reconnect with your son.
