We woke to a big yellow surprise in the sky. The sun!
The boys hit the fields and courts with gusto. The schedule went exactly to plan, with the perfect combo of land and water sports. We don’t know how Barney does it so well. It’s amazing how he orchestrates every minute of the day, which includes precisely where each of our 300+ people need to be...and when.
From the sunshine to the dedication of staff members like Barney, today we remembered to appreciate. In fact, a group of kids in the Cool2Care Clinic made a special treat for each counselor. It was a Rice Krispies treat decorated specifically for each. They were given out after the Counselor Meeting was heartwarming to watch some of the counselors take a photo of what they received before it disappeared.
Several parents have asked about the best way to show counselors that they are appreciated. In fairness to all, counselors, by contract, may not accept tips. But what they can accept is an email or letter of gratitude. These are read aloud at meetings, and it’s a tremendous moral boost. If you’d like one to be shared, we’ll pass it along (arleen@skylemar.com).
Your camp director was especially grateful when the six school buses showed up on time to take the entire camp to the Sea Dogs game. It’s one of the favorite nights of the summer, when the entire camp goes to Portland to watch the Red Sox AA affiliate "play ball"! Best part of all is just being together.
Skylemar's pretty well-known over at the Sea Dogs home, Hadlock Field. Most of the ushers have been there for decades, and they tell us that we have the reputation of being their favorite camp. As you know, a little bit of good manners goes a long way.
