From Your Unit Heads

FROM YOUR UNIT HEADS... ENTHUSIASM, LEADERSHIP, LAUGHTER & WONDER…

You brought out the best in each other and your Unit Heads saw the best in you. We asked them to reflect on the summer and this is what they had to say…

The 2022 ANTI-QS sought new ways to be leaders this summer. They were strong advocates of their need to have the most successful last summer possible. Campers participated in an activity where they all wrote down personal goals for the summer. These ranged from finishing a rover to learning a bugle call. It was up to them what goals they focused on and how they went about achieving them, and most Anti-Qs succeeded! They showed their independence through finding new ways to have fun. When the tetherball pole in our unit broke, campers created a game called “Ropie” with the rope that was left! The HILANDERS could best be described as creative problem solvers. Throughout the summer there has been no shortage of investigations into mirror disappearances, problem solving bathing suits stuck in trees or the most efficient way to cook dinner for the unit. We have figured out how to get the most marshmallows and pancakes on overnights, and how to navigate the ever-slippery slope the Hilander unit is perched on. This group of kids has engaged with camp and all it has to offer in a range of ways indicative of the awesome combination of personalities and creative thinking abilities we had in the unit this year.

The DOLPHINS of 2022 were enthusiastic performers. From our Dolphin talent show during our unit overnight — featuring acrobatic tricks, jokes, and singing — to the many unit interludes, poems and stories written and shared over the course of the summer, Dolphins gave it their all on both real and imaginary stages! We truly gave the whole camp a night to remember at our “Night at the Oscars” unit party with our energetic activities. Awkward dancing at Hive will never be the same when the Dolphins are involved, and I can’t wait to see everyone back on the Comb floor doing the “shopping cart!”

The LOLANDER UNIT this summer was filled with fun, laughter, and wonder. Each camper brought a unique set of strengths that added so much to our rich community. We had an especially epic time throwing our beach-themed unit party first half, the theme perfectly aligning with the fun spirit of the Lolander unit. Along with our day-to-day adventures, we had special moments like our overnight at Coo Coo’s Cove. This getaway was the perfect experience for us to spend time together and create memorable moments with each other. The best part about our overnight was our talent show, called the “Acoustic Cove,” when campers and counselors showcased their singing and dancing skills. At the end of the summer, we read Harold and the Purple Crayon together, and talked about what it means to rise above challenges when we encounter them at camp, and in our lives during the year. During this discussion, we highlighted what it means to use our creativity to overcome these challenges. Overall, we created countless joys together as a unit that we’ll remember for a lifetime.