Session C has arrived!

It’s official; we are halfway through the summer and boy did it seem like a whirlwind. After saying goodbye to the Session B campers and July’s SCs on Saturday, we welcomed the Session C campers. Although the rain yesterday did not lift the fire ban, it was much needed and a welcomed reprieve from the dryness that has plagued the area.

Day Camp: Day Camp has entered Week 5 and is running at capacity. The campers love the swimming, crafting and playing sports. Tonight they will be spending the night camping in tents on the grass beside their home base, “Day Camp Central”. We know they will have a fantastic evening!

Day Camp gets busy with Arts and Crafts

Junior/Intermediates: The J/Is have been busy returning and preparing for overnights on the lake. Those that were supposed to head out last night stayed on camp property due to the weather. Everyone seemed to have a great time despite not being on the lake. Cabin groups have been making their way around to high ropes, kayaking, archery, etc. as well as planning digital scavenger hunts and excursions to our famous Umbrella Island.

Opening Campfire Hosts - Robots

Seniors: The Senior Traditional Girls have all left for their trips in Bon Echo or Magnetawan, while the boys are participating in camp activities and preparing for their trip departure on Saturday. The Senior Specialty section has been busy with PCAs and beginning to prepare for their overnights this weekend.

On Monday, the J/Is and Seniors participated in a camp-wide section program. “Under Siege” is a mixture between Risk (the board game) and the classic camp game Capture the Flag, where each “army” (there are four) tries to capture the other’s general. Once a general is captured, the teams join forces and try to capture another general. The game was a hit amongst all!

The Generals for "Under Siege"

SCs: The August SCs have arrived and have begun their programs with huge enthusiasm. The 1^st Years have begun their canoeing levels as well as their Bronze Medallion and Bronze Cross swimming levels. They spend their mornings on the water and their afternoons working on leadership skills. The 2^nd Years are preparing for their overnights this weekend and placements that begin next week. They have also been working on their leadership skills and getting to know one another. Last night the entire section was divided into teams for the SC challenge. The challenge this week was creating a team name and cheer, which was judged by our senior staff. The energy was amazing! 

Baby Bird on Site

That is about it for this week at YMCA Wanakita. If you haven’t already noticed we have a YMCA Wanakita Facebook Page, which will also keep you updated with what is happening around camp. Click the link below:

http://www.facebook.com/pages/YMCA-Wanakita/390045247724386

~The Wanakita Staff Team