Starting with those Cayuga Cubs, I was able to see those 46 campers grow as individuals. It might be the simplest thing as being able to get ready without any help, yet that still is a major accomplishment for these 8-11 year olds. They also did a lot this summer. Whether it was normal periods at the waterfront where they would compete to see who could flip their kayaks the most, races up the rock wall during ropes, learning how to play speedball at athletics so they can be like their big brothers in Mohawk, beating their counselors in waterpolo during free swim at the pool, or even somethig as simple as screaming their lungs out while learning zmirot (Hebrew cheers before services), they attacked each activity with the full most respect and energy to make it as successful as possible.
Throughout the summer, the programming team gives the opportunity to partake in activities in which you are engaging with the whole camp. The mishpacha is a great example where every Sunday, we were assigned a family of ten combining people of all five villages as well as staff members. This was a great opportunity to bring camp together as one through all ages at camp. Mass Program does an excellent job of this as well as it basically splits camp into five teams and has them compete against each other. Friendships are made possible that otherwise would never take place. Even though Cayuga was unable to take home the fight don't trophy, what they did on stage was extremely impressive! However, Tuscarora did the single greatest performance to ever take place and Camp Seneca Lake, so hats off to them.
It seems like at every moment of every day you are doing something. That is why, for me at least, the bigger the increment of time the faster it goes. The days go by slowly, weeks go by faster, and months go by even faster. It's really key to take advantage of every moment of every day because before you know it, it's going to be done. Then you will be the one sitting on your couch not knowing what to do with the lack of noise. Let me tell you, that's not fun at all.
I'm sorry if I bored you with this poor recap of the July session, it's just impossible to put words to describe what actually happened. If you really want to know, watch the videos, keep reading the blogs, and ask kids that attended the session. My job at camp is to make sure they have the best summer ever, so they are the one having that fun. Of course I'm having an absolute blast as well, but to truly know what happened at camp they are the best mouths to hear it from.
Until August with love,
Alex Kinel
Cayuga Media Representatice
