Welcome back Acadia trip! From what we heard, the Juniors had an amazing time.
First stop: Ft. Knox, which is a series of defense forts from the 1800’s. The whole group took the super-fast 420’ elevator up the Penobscot Narrows Bridge and Observatory to see the breath-taking 360 degree view.
Next on to Sand Beach. It’s a beautiful spot with rocky shores. The sand is made of shell fragments created by the pounding surf, which gives it an interesting feel. The weather was perfect.
Back at the campsite, Blake unpacked his flat-top grill and made quesadillas and tacos. Dessert came from the movie theatre, where we saw either the new “Mission Impossible” or “Indiana Jones”.
Rise and shine at 5:30 AM! After some delicious Dragon Eggs (Bacon, egg & cheese sandwiches), the team was fortified enough to climb Beech Mountain. During the hike and throughout the whole adventure, those who demonstrated leadership skills and a commitment to becoming better leaders had the honor of wearing the “Hero Helmet”. Congrats to Max B, Sherman, Bode, Will O, Ollie R, Cash, Jackson C and Finley.
The tired travelers are showered and happy to be in their regular camp bed... and the flat-top grill is back where it belongs at SkyDeck.
SkyDeck is perhaps the most popular activity at camp. Here the boys become the chefs and prepare breakfast or dinner as a cabin group. Adam Shep teaches them everything from knife skills to grilling.
A recent breakfast was corn tortillas made from scratch, filled with scrambled eggs, onions, peppers and turkey bacon. Even the sauces were homemade by the kids - mole, guacamole and salsa. Dinner was cooked up “hibachi-style” - edamame and chicken fried rice. Yonanas for dessert, which is sort of like soft ice cream made of bananas.
The kids learn about healthy choices when it comes to food, and they’re fascinated with the “Eat This, Not That” books. Adam has a garden too, although much of it was over-watered with all the rain. Still there are plenty of tomatoes, cucumbers, lettuces and herbs to pick. Even if they don’t like to eat them it’s fun to pull them off the vine.
