Pictures from Camp Lakewood

I am going to spend some time catching up. One of the events I want to remember is Camp Lakewood this past June.

It was the first year that all three kids could go! Kevin went with his friend Alex, and Gwyn's friend Maddie also went. Colin didn't have a friend this year, but he actually was in good spirits about it. The few weeks before camp his attitude grew more and more positive.

We split up for drop off. I took Gwyn, Kevin took Colin, and Alex's mom took Kevin and Alex. The kids were in great moods and ready for us to leave.

Pick up was AMAZING. The kids were so happy. Kevin's couselor pulled me aside and told me that he was such a great kid, and a good leader. Colin was so happy that he talked nonstop. Gwyneth said she wants to return. Kevin said that he wants to return every year and become a counselor!

Kevin's experience was probably so good beacuse he kept a good attitude. He said that a couple boys were loud at bedtime, even though everyone asked them to be quiet. They laughed and got louder, and were rude to others throughout the week. But he did his best to ignore it and hang out with his friends. Colin loved his counselors, and made friends. His favorite part was the nature center, where he touched animals and held a snake. Gwyneth said that she was sad at night, but her bunk mate would read her book aloud to her. (How sweet is that?)

My favorite part is that the kids all had a session together. Each kid gets to pick four sessions, like archery, riflery, swimming, arts and crafts, sports and nature center. All the kids picked gaga ball. So that means I saw pictures of them all together. I loved that.

Here are the pictures!

Alex, Kevin, Gwyn, and Colin!

Gwyn swimming with Maddie

It rained so much that none of the kids had to walk to East Camp to sleep outside. They had their cook out and banana boats at their cabins, and still got to sleep inside.

Playing the camp game.

At the dance party.

Trying out archery.

Kevin signed up for basketball, soccer, and gaga ball. He likes sports.

From the first night. They serve spaghetti and utensils are optional. His face didn't get too messy, though.

Opening night bonfire. Also Gwyn wore the same shirt for a couple days. It is funny to see what they do without parents!

His favorite part of camp - the nature center!

Look. At. His. Face.

Gwyn's counselor, Gru, and Colin.

Gwyn and Maddie.

Gwyn's bunk made name tags. The girls chose the only two bunks that were this close.

Alex and Kevin. I try to send the kids the first week for two reasons. One is that it isn't too hot yet. The other reason is that the bunks are usually not full. Most kids go in July. Alex and Kevin didn't have anyone in the lower bunks this year.

Colin's bunk. He did have someone on the lower bunk.

Skeptical optimism at drop off.

Bonfire shenanigans.

I love her summer hair here.

Pick up day.

Colin's friend in his bunk.

Kevin's bunk.

The ride home. (We rode with Dawn and Alex.)