CAES at KEEC

Wednesday, May 26, 2010

Thoughts from various camers:

A poem by 6th grader A.F.

A view slightly blocked by trees,
I shift so that I'm on my knees.
Staring at the postcard ahead,
I feel not like I've just come from bed.
I feel I have not slept a blink,
But to prove my sleepy eyes are pink.
The water seems to wake me up
Like a warm bath in the tub.
Feel the subtle breeze upon my face.
The water seems to pick up pace
To be this calm, I've never been
Four more days at Keewaydin.

Favorite KEEC Moments So Far:
(from various campers)

-the Hobo Cookout!
-When I went to Generals Lookout
-The cookout was so much fun!!
-the night walk.
-I loved the swamp expedition... I sunk in to my thighs!
-I liked the part when we were in the forest.
-I really liked night walks, magic spots and the hobo cookout. Also the wetlands.
-The grease fire when I was flipping the burger and the burger was ripping at the hobo cookout.
-Finding a goose wing.

Rise and Shine in Bear Cabin and morning soccer

More Hobo Cookout Pics

Hey everyone, thanks for your awesome comments! The kids don't know that this blog is happening so I haven't passed your words on to them- they are having a tech. free experience- but we, the bloggers, like knowing that you are out there and enjoying this! You'll have to share it with your kids when they get home. Another beautiful day is about to begin and we will keep you posted!

Tuesday, May 25, 2010

Hobo Cookout

Tonight was the traditional KEEC hobo cookout. After some instructions from a real hobo, we set off with our tin cans and sticks to see if we could cook up some grub. See how many students you can name in this video!

Pitch Pine Point

Group 9 hiked up to Pitch Pine Point (PPP) this afternoon after lunch. As we went up we had the group ahead going to Generals hike spot two owls. Later after much steep and not so steep hiking we reached the lookout point and watch some vultures along the ridge.
Check out the short video below of the hike.

Owl Spotting on Generals!

Group 8 hiked to Generals lookout. On the way we spotted three beautiful barred owls- look closely. This is a challenging hike with lots of climbing. Well done group 8!

VIDEO!

Check out our wetlands investigation KEEC style!

Wetland Investigation

This morning group six enjoyed an exploration of wetlands, and some of use explored a little DEEPER than others! Well all enjoyed a good mud bath then a refreshing and mud cleansing walk through the shores of lake Dunmore. Stay tuned for video of mud pits and frog catching later today!
-Jeremy Kelloway