The steamy hot weather was perfect for ice skating.  Our older guys had the Bridgton Academy rink all to themselves.  Seemed crazy to bring a sweatshirt along on this kind of day, but they appreciated it inside.

The Tigers took an air-conditioned van ride to the Maine Wildlife Park.  It’s a sanctuary for injured, orphaned or human dependent animals.  They saw moose, bears, porcupines and lots of other rescued animals.  On the way home they stopped at the Causeway Dairy Bar, a Skylemar favorite.

Back at camp we played sports at half-speed and focused on staying hydrated.  The Sunscreen & Water Wagon was always on the go.  Of course, the Waterfront was as popular as ever, for swimming, sailing, kayaking, stand up paddle boards, waterskiing, knee boarding and wake surfing.  Our six motorboats were cruising! 

Temps were a bit cooler in the trees of the Challenge Course.  Trout, Lippy and their team run a phenomenal program, and their encouragement is what gets so many to bravely climb high and traverse across the elements.  The Zip Line and Giant Swing are the most popular parts.

Even cooler was Chaotic Cocktail making at Yellowhorn.  They squeezed oranges, lemons and limes in an old-fashioned hand juicer, and created delicious beverages with fruit and tiny umbrella garnishes. There’s so much to do at Yellowhorn, thanks to our awesome director Michaela (aka a talented physical therapist who is also an incredible science teacher).  Also today were candy games and Alka-Seltzer explosions.  Several cabins baked raisin cinnamon bread.  Yum!

While the Seniors and Stars went to a social at a nearby girls’ camp, it was a….

WORLD CUP WATCH PARTY!  The kids grabbed their Crazy Creeks, and got comfortable at our drive-in movie on the Bunkline.  The guys were so animated and excited about the USA vs Bosnia & Herzegovina match shown on the big screen that it almost felt live.  Soccer Director Paul kept us entertained with group chants and trivia whenever the commercials played.

Lots of plans are in the works for alternate programming the next few days while it’s so very hot.  The SkySlide is pumped and ready to go!