Now this was a DAY! The weatherman said it was a rainy one in the 04055, but we didn’t mind. Here at Camp Skylemar hundreds of happy smiles and warm hugs kept us feeling dry.
Planes were late and driving was slow, but oh, so worth it. To see old friends jump into each other's arms while 100+ counselors fully focused on welcoming the new guys was truly special. Kinda like positive energy was what poured from the sky.
It was the Skylemar way, starting from the airport, bus or car. In fact, one travel group created their own sort of baseball game using the silver numbered posts in an empty boarding area. Sorry about that, Southwest….
Back at camp the games were in the Lodge (ping pong, pool, foosball) and Gym. There was drawing and painting too. The welcome signs were especially amazing. A giant tarp filled the Rec Hall, with bins full of Legos dumped on top. There’s nothing like Lego to keep boys and college students busy.
Dinner, by tradition, was heaping helpings of spaghetti with homemade meatballs, plus fresh, hot garlic bread... salad bar, too.
After a super fun Evening Activity to introduce the staff, all headed back to the cabins. It was like coming home, because counselors had spent all of yesterday making beds and unpacking belongings.
As Shep made his first round of “good nights” for 2025, he found most tucked snug into beds. Some were whispering and giggling, while others listened to the chapter books that their counselor read aloud.
Day is done, and all is well. It was an exciting and exhausting one, and we can’t wait to see what tomorrow brings!
