They’re HERE! 200 of the greatest guys in the whole wide world have arrived — and we’re ready to go!

Counselors have been training, preparing and practicing for weeks.  But nothing could truly prepare them for this explosion of genuine joy.  Old friends leapt into each other’s arms, while new ones were greeted with warm high fives, handshakes and hugs.  

Many traveled by car or bus, while escorted groups flew from BWI, PHL and LAX.  What do you do with 30 boys at a Southwest gate for a very long time?  You find an empty area and play a subdued game of a Skylemar favorite, “Steal the Bacon”.   Once the plane was in the air and the pretzels were served, the boys beamed with pride when the Captain praised them for having excellent manners over the PA system.

By dinnertime just about all had arrived, and each cabin sat down to the traditional opening night meal of spaghetti and meatballs.  Salad and garlic bread too. After some Bunk time, the whole camp gathered for a really fun rendition of Opening Night Staff Intros.  The boys sang, chanted and cheered wildly for their counselors.

And then…one person saw it.  Then another pointed.  And we all saw it.  The most beautiful rainbow in the Skylemar sky.  It was as if those we love from far away were smiling down on us.

As our nightly song goes, “Day is done…”.  All are cozy in bed, and at least so far, there’s not a tear in the house.  Now you can rest easily too.

Bring on tomorrow!