Tuesday, May 31, 2022

Choice day: X-Stream hike video

 Here is a video of the adventures of the campers who chose to go 'x-streaming'!

 Click the link for the video!

https://youtu.be/uSVgzwyZ9sQ




Friday, May 27, 2022

Packing up and heading home

 Our KEEC week is about over, campers packed all their things (before breakfast!) and cleared out their cabins.  There are a few more fun activities before we load buses for the journey home.   If you are able you are welcome to pick up your campers early from school, 2:20 ish, or at regular dismissal.  All gear will be offload on the soccer field.



Thursday, May 26, 2022

The Behind the Scenes Life of the Blogger

 The blogger is stationed in the middle of the Staff Cabin (aka Moose Cabin) amidst all of the kits, books, props, mud boots, and leftover sneakers. It's a quiet place where you can hear the kids refining skits, sharing stories, while the birds are chirping. Pretty cool spot. 

Mr. Kelloway is the Blog Pro who sets this all up and keeps us, mainly me (FK), from deleting everything. Thanks Mr. Kelloway! 


 

 


Pre-Dinner Challenges, Dining Hall Shenanigans, and a Some Sporty New Flip Flops! Posted by FK.

 The challenge is to get the tire off the 10' tall pole and then back on. This is the tire going back on. Lots of teamwork required.

 
The dining hall is a festive place to be on Taco Thursday. The camper in the fore is a little tired after her busy day. I think we are all a little tired. 

The salad bar stuffy travels from table to table to indicate your turn to go to the salad bar. Usually, the stuffy ends up on the table, sometimes, it wants a better view!

 

Ms. Allison showing off some sporty new, extra comfy, flip-flops after her inaugural swim in Lake Dunmore. 

 





The All Day Hike! - Ethan Allen Cave, Falls of Lana, Mt. Moosalamoo Ridge, and Wiantanoag Lookout

 11 Courageous Hikers set out from the boys camp at the foot of the Green Mountains. What a day we had in store for us! Amazing strength, stamina, and good cheer, combined with spectacular views, wildlife sightings, and so much more. 

 

Ready and set to go! 


Our lunch spot with the lake in the background. We saw a turkey vulture, bald eagle, and an osprey while eating 25 PB&J, 11 cookies, and drinking a bunch of water!


At the end, we were pretty tired. [Note: totally staged photo!]

 




The official details from Strava. Pretty impressive day hike! Way to go ADHikers! 




Choice day: Rock Climbing





 


Pictures from Kim F












Wednesday, May 25, 2022

Dish Crew - 2nd Half

 The dish crews were hard. We appreciate all their efforts. Many said, they would be willing to do more dishes at home! 



Burnt Week: "This Was the Best View of the Week"





 

General's Day #2: Tough Climb, A Ladder, Great Views, A Skeleton, and Very Strong Rock Breakers!

 General's Lookout is a tough hike but worth every step! There are three new ladders in place which makes it a little easier. We bushwhacked a little and found a skeleton and two really strong rock breakers.









 

Hey Mom and Dad! Look What Happens When I Get to Use Fire! Yum!

 The Cookout is always pleasure. Here's a collection of tasty, well smoked burgers. Prepared by famous chefs and eaten by smiling customers!











General's Lookout

 General's Lookout and a spectacular view of Lake Dunmore. 





Hoops, Beverly, and Pretzel Art!

 Really Mom, we were not playing with our food. All scraps were eaten, no waste from this project!


Getting some air at hoops! Watch for the four legged, furry, defense!