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June 18, 2010 by zoob
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Today was a beautiful day to be in Western North Carolina. The weather was wonderful and the temperature was warm but a little cooler than recent days. It was a great end to the tripping week and the boys are a little bit worn out after numerous trips and adventures in camp.
Today we had our first Kayaking trip to the Green River. The boys have been working really hard and got to set out on the Green River for a new adventure. It is always different the first time in a kayak. The guys did great and I believe are chomping at the bit for more rivers next week! Thee two-day hike from Sam’s Knob returned and there are some great pictures from that trip. The Rock Climbing trip to the Obed also returned this evening after two great days of climbing.
The climbers were the last trip to make it back, which makes for a great sigh of relief as a camp director. We work hard at everything we do and our staff are amazing at what they do, but it sure makes me happy when that last van rolls into the lot for the weekend and everyone is home!
Tonight was skit night and were there ever some laughs! The sillier the better on this night and the campers and counselors certainly did not disappoint. There were scenes from America’s Next Top Model all the way to rapping fast-food cashiers. What fun!
On with the weekend! As we ready ourselves for a little mixed up fun again in tomorrow’s activities, kicked off with pancakes made by the directors and other none-kitchen staff. It’s a tradition that has continued for decades here at High Rocks. Some of you alumni will remember Mr. Will (Sumner Williams; Townsend’s dad) making pancakes for camp every Saturday, as time passed Hank and Dan Noland stepped in to help and later took over the event. Today you can still see Hank and Dan with other “apprentices” learning the ways of the griddle every Saturday morning.
Tonight’s pictures highlight a group on the ropes course, some great waterslide shots from a swimming class, and finally all of cabin photos.
Have a great night! Sorry we were late…
Zoob Gentle
Associate Director