July 31, 2009

Special Events at CKM

Good Morning!

I am sitting at my desk just thinking about the last 4 weeks of camp. We have had some really awesome events at camp. So far this summer we have had: Intercamp with CK-CT, an art show (Sophie and I both had art projects displayed...YAY!), In camp Swim Meet, CKM Choir performance with a slideshow, Dance Performances by "The Dreamboys" and "Jai Ho Dancers", 2 Camp Dances, and a campfire. Some of our upcoming events are: a Broadway revue, campfire, dance performances- Dreamgirls and Single Ladies, Footloose, Intercamp with both CK-NJ and CK-CT and our annual camp carnival...just to name a few. We have a lot of great things happening here at CKM!!
The sun is shining today and we have all of our activities in full swing. I am going to head out to Arts and Crafts now and then work my way around camp.

Happy Thursday!

Tricia

July 27, 2009

Mentor/Mentee Program

Hey Everyone!

For those of you that don't know, we have a staff assistant program. Our staff assistants are former campers that are now entering the 11th and 12th grades. It's a training program, where the staff assistants have the opportunity to learn about all aspects of camp. Last summer a mentor/mentee program was introduced and this summer we are continuing this program. I am lucky enough to have Jillian as my mentee for summer #2. She is an outstanding staff assistant!! So, Jillian and Alyssa (also a fantastic 2nd yr staff assist) have had the opportunity to post on this blog. They had a lot of fun writing their posts!!! Enjoy!

Tricia

Howdy y'all! I'm Jillian and this is my second year as a staff assistant here at CKM. This is my eighth summer at camp and my second summer as Tricia's "mentee." I work in Kalagesi, donning my usual bow headband and knee-high socks. I love arts & crafts, especially tie dyeing! Now a few words about my mentor--TRICIA!! Tricia loves a nice bubble bath surrounded by incense (yup), a fuzzy cardigan, and lastly, FOOD party including fruit, hamburgers and pasta. Similar to Tricia's likes, I enjoy fuzzy cardigans, but I must say the FAJITAS and "guac" are simply delectable. Well that's all for now! Until next week, this is Jilly Bean saying "toodles!"

Hi there! I'm Alyssa and this is my eighth summer here at CKM. This is my second summer working as a staff assistant. I work in Minnewaska with the oldest girls in the village (going into sixth grade). You can usually find me in Gymnastics. We recently did an awesome training program in our "Beam Gym" with the Connecticut staff- thankfully I only fell once! This summer I am most excited for my AMAZING mentor ASHLEY! She enjoys long walks on the beach, puppy dogs, rocky road ice cream, and chicken-nugget salad (as do I). I cannot wait for the rest of this summer- I know it's going to be lots and lots of fun!

July 9, 2009

Intercamp

Hello Everyone!

Yesterday we had a great day! A) The weather was shining B) We had an awesome intercamp with CK-CT and C) We had a very cool sing off in the pavilion. At around 11:00 yesterday CK-CT arrived ready to join CK-M in a day of fun out on our athletic fields. The campers participated in both soccer and basketball and we were lucky enough to have them join us for lunch and a snack. While we were enjoying our fruit during snack time both camps spontaneously had a sing off. The pavilion was filled with songs such as Boom Chicka Boom, The Moose Song, The Shark Song and Bazooka Bubble Gum. We can't wait for our next intercamp!!

Tricia

July 3, 2009

First Week of Camp!

WOW! Where did the week go? I can't believe that the buses have rolled out of camp for the start of the weekend. We had a fantastic week! While we did have a little rain we were able to still have a great time.  Last night we had our campfire done the CKM rainy day way in the big gym.  What a blast!  The groups performed their bunk cheers then each village sang their village song...WELL DONE!

I hope that everyone has a great weekend and I can't wait for the buses to arrive on Monday morning. The first summer edition of The Minisink Herald went out today so if you are interested in taking a look, it is available online.

Sophie, Liam and I hope that you enjoy the 4th of July fireworks and barbecues this weekend....I know we will!!!
Happy Weekend!
Tricia

July 2, 2009

Horseback Riding & Weekend Adventure

Good Morning!

So, there are many of you out there that are still interested in our Weekend Adventure and/or Horseback programs. Well here's the scoop on what is still available....

Weekend Adventure (for campers entering 7th - 10th grade)

WEA1 Sweet Escape...SOLD OUT

WEA2 Boston Bound...Spaces Still Available

WEA3 Adirondack Adventures...Spaces Still Available

If interested in this program please contact our office with any questions, 845-856-6433 or go to our website to download the WEA forms, http://www.campuskids.com/ .

Horseback Riding

There are still some spaces available. This program is great for all riders whether they are just starting out or they have been riding for years. All lessons are taught at Black Ridge Farm just 3 miles from camp. If interested in this program please contact our office with any questions, 845-856-6433 or go to our website to download the HB forms, http://www.campuskids.com/ .

It's a great day here at Campus Kids- Minisink! Hope you are having a great day too!!
Tricia
tricia@campuskids.com