Dear campers and families,
Thank you so much for making Summer 2009 fantastic. The only problem is that it went by too quickly. We enjoyed each and everyday with all the campers, counselors and staff. Everyday was an adventure full of joy, laughter, friends and memories. Carry all those wonderful memories with you throughout the year and smile. I know we will be thanks to you all. We can't wait to see you again next summer. Have a wonderful year and stay in touch. We love to hear from you.
Your family,
Diana, Murray, Mike and all of the Circle F staff
Tuesday, August 18, 2009
Monday, August 10, 2009
Last full day of 4th session
Good morning families,
It is the last full day and we can't believe it. Once again, time has flown by for all of us. Yesterday was the trip to Busch Gardens for about half of the camp. They had a great time. We had a very good time here at camp. We all went swimming and on the banana boat. There was frisbee being played and football tossed around and lots of cannon balls and diving. I love watching everyone have so much fun. In the afternoon we divided the campers into 2 teams and had an all camp relay. They had to choose someone to climb the rockwall to tag a friend at the top. That person zipped down and tried to get as many tennis balls as possible into a big can for extra points. The next leg of the relay was egg race that went into a piggy back ride to the beach and a swim around a course. The next person got a "horse ride" up the beach and a run to the next event. The next leg was plank walk that requires a lot of teamwork. What fun to watch. The next set of campers had to do a "boot camp" obstacle course and then it all ended with a 3 legged race. They all had a blast. We had pizza for dinner and settled in to watch "Finding Nemo". What a fun day. Today will be more of the same. Pick your favorite activity for the morning, carnival this afternoon, 4th session fiesta for dinner and the final dance. Whew...what a fantastic way to end our summer. Thank you for sharing your most precious children with us. They are amazing!
See you all in the morning between 9 and 12. Your children will be waiting for you in their cabins and we will be outside the office to say goodbye!
Diana, Murray, Mike, Mia, Devin and all the staff
It is the last full day and we can't believe it. Once again, time has flown by for all of us. Yesterday was the trip to Busch Gardens for about half of the camp. They had a great time. We had a very good time here at camp. We all went swimming and on the banana boat. There was frisbee being played and football tossed around and lots of cannon balls and diving. I love watching everyone have so much fun. In the afternoon we divided the campers into 2 teams and had an all camp relay. They had to choose someone to climb the rockwall to tag a friend at the top. That person zipped down and tried to get as many tennis balls as possible into a big can for extra points. The next leg of the relay was egg race that went into a piggy back ride to the beach and a swim around a course. The next person got a "horse ride" up the beach and a run to the next event. The next leg was plank walk that requires a lot of teamwork. What fun to watch. The next set of campers had to do a "boot camp" obstacle course and then it all ended with a 3 legged race. They all had a blast. We had pizza for dinner and settled in to watch "Finding Nemo". What a fun day. Today will be more of the same. Pick your favorite activity for the morning, carnival this afternoon, 4th session fiesta for dinner and the final dance. Whew...what a fantastic way to end our summer. Thank you for sharing your most precious children with us. They are amazing!
See you all in the morning between 9 and 12. Your children will be waiting for you in their cabins and we will be outside the office to say goodbye!
Diana, Murray, Mike, Mia, Devin and all the staff
Monday, August 03, 2009
First day, 4th session
Good morning families!
Our opening day was fantastic! The afternoon was filled with camp games, team building and swimming. After dinner we had our photo scavenger hunt which helps the cabins bond and also helps the campers learn where everything is located. We followed that with counselor skits that are very funny and also introduce all the staff and activities to the campers, as well. We ended the evening with store and then off to bed to get rested for the very busy day that is in store for them today. We will begin with flag raising at 8, then morning thought, breakfast and cabin clean up. Everyone is responsible for making their beds, doing a cabin chore and organizing their belongings. The cabin stays that way for about 1 activity period! The mornings have 2 activities periods and then it is lunch time. We have siesta, then cantina and 2 activities in the afternoon. Dinner is at 5:45 and we have a Welcome Dance this evening. Now you know why your children sleep well at camp and so do we! Have a fantastic day and know your children are staying busy and being well cared for by a staff of wonderful counselors and a very caring administration. Thank you for sharing your children with us for 10 days. It will be the best 10 days of their summer.
Your Circle F family,
Diana, Murray, Mike, Mia, Devin and the entire Circle F gang
Our opening day was fantastic! The afternoon was filled with camp games, team building and swimming. After dinner we had our photo scavenger hunt which helps the cabins bond and also helps the campers learn where everything is located. We followed that with counselor skits that are very funny and also introduce all the staff and activities to the campers, as well. We ended the evening with store and then off to bed to get rested for the very busy day that is in store for them today. We will begin with flag raising at 8, then morning thought, breakfast and cabin clean up. Everyone is responsible for making their beds, doing a cabin chore and organizing their belongings. The cabin stays that way for about 1 activity period! The mornings have 2 activities periods and then it is lunch time. We have siesta, then cantina and 2 activities in the afternoon. Dinner is at 5:45 and we have a Welcome Dance this evening. Now you know why your children sleep well at camp and so do we! Have a fantastic day and know your children are staying busy and being well cared for by a staff of wonderful counselors and a very caring administration. Thank you for sharing your children with us for 10 days. It will be the best 10 days of their summer.
Your Circle F family,
Diana, Murray, Mike, Mia, Devin and the entire Circle F gang
Saturday, August 01, 2009
Over too soon..
Good morning families,
Thank so much for sharing your children with us for 3 weeks. It has been a fantastic session. So many children who were convinced that they couldn't make it 3 weeks have not only made it but have so many stories and memories to share with you. They had such a good time and feel so good about their success. I know it was hard for you as well but you did a good thing by helping them be independent. I promise they had a great time.
I wish all of you could have been a fly on the wall last night at the banquet and dance. I have never seen a happier group of children. We laughed, we sang, we danced and sometimes we shed a few tears knowing we would miss each other. I think camp proved that children no matter where they are from or what language they speak, they are all just children and so much the same. We cherish watching them overcome language and cultural barriers to become friends. Like we all say here at camp..."If only the world could be like camp." So true.
Have wonderful year and we look forward to seeing all of you again next year!
Diana, Murray, Mike, Devin, Mia and all of the Circle F counselors and staff
Thank so much for sharing your children with us for 3 weeks. It has been a fantastic session. So many children who were convinced that they couldn't make it 3 weeks have not only made it but have so many stories and memories to share with you. They had such a good time and feel so good about their success. I know it was hard for you as well but you did a good thing by helping them be independent. I promise they had a great time.
I wish all of you could have been a fly on the wall last night at the banquet and dance. I have never seen a happier group of children. We laughed, we sang, we danced and sometimes we shed a few tears knowing we would miss each other. I think camp proved that children no matter where they are from or what language they speak, they are all just children and so much the same. We cherish watching them overcome language and cultural barriers to become friends. Like we all say here at camp..."If only the world could be like camp." So true.
Have wonderful year and we look forward to seeing all of you again next year!
Diana, Murray, Mike, Devin, Mia and all of the Circle F counselors and staff