Monday, July 23, 2012

Visiting Day Thoughts

And so another Visiting Day Weekend comes to a close and what a great one it was! As forecasted, the weather was just perfect -- warm (not hot) and rain-free. Families hugged and kissed and cried and ate and played and had a great time together.

Visiting Day Happiness!

Sometimes parents wonder why their campers seem ready for Visiting Day to be over after an hour or so. It's not that they haven't missed you or don't love you, it's that they love camp so much and can't wait to get back into their routine with their cabin. We see that as the sign of a camper having a great summer. While some campers might be upset after saying goodbye to their families, their counselors and friends help wipe their tears away and by the time they are called to the dining hall for dinner (which no one ever eats because they are still stuffed from all their favorite goodies they munched on during the day) they are just fine!

And so, what happens on Visiting Day night? Free Play follows dinner and then it's down to BB1 for the Visiting Day Dance. Any lingering sadness is definitely gone by then, as the DJ gets everybody singing, dancing, and smiling!

Here Come the Parents....
Two generations of CGLers
Messenger bags made by the campers on display for their families
Pottery and clay work -- the kids love to share their art projects on Visiting Day
Get your groove on...
Hey Mom and Dad -- this is how we do it after you leave for the day!

Friday, July 20, 2012

Chilling Out at Dorney Park!


Kids went on a day trip to Dorney Park this week -- one camper finds a way to beat the heat on a water ride.

Day Tripping to Dorney Park!

The other night was a quiet one between the Camp Green Lane Arches. Why? Because the kids were happily exhausted from a great day at Dorney Park!

The Big Swing
The Inters, Debs and Cadet and lower Seniors had an early breakfast and hopped on a 40-minute bus ride to Dorney Park and Wildwater Kingdom.  The water park was very popular. Many braved Steel Force, Dorney's monstrous coaster, while others had a Man vs. Food experience and came home wearing shirts declaring that they ate a HUGE, burger with all of the toppings. Gross? Absolutely. But smiles all around.

Thus, it's a mellow night 'round these parts. Quiet evening activities and then a good night's sleep in the (finally) crisp night air!