Monday was the first day of nature camp for the boys. How lucky for them their day starts with a greeting from one of three farm dogs who awaits the arrival of the troops each morning. I believe this one is called Evie but I’m not certain.
The weather has been perfect for full days spent outdoors building fires, crafting shelters, animal feedings and long lunches with new and familiar friends. Unlike school days and without any prompting, I get a full report of all the activities that went on. They both want to be the first to tell their stories so I’ve had to alternate turns to keep it fair.
There has been no complaining, no wanting to stay in bed in the mornings and definitely no asking when it’s going to be finished. Instead, there have been new songs sung at random and lots of excitement along with the occasional outburst of how much they love nature camp.
I know it’s not a sleep away camp and they are only gone for seven hours, but I was still hesitant. I have to say, four days in, I think they are doing just fine. OK, so I’m the one doing fine, they were never the one with the issue.
How are your kids doing so far this summer? Busy or completely bored? Are they at camp too? Is it a day camp or a sleep away where they’re gone for days or even weeks at at time. Yikes!
I suppose they may want that eventually, but for right now, seven hours suits me perfect.
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Now Jill… you have to admit that they (Cole) look sooo natural petting that pooch..lol
Ok, off the dog cuteness.. Aga is thrilled they love camp and Mom loves it too. This is something
they will remember all their lives. Just wish I were a little mouse each day there with them..
It’s an Aga thing.. xo
It’s a mom thing too…I want to be 10 y. old and go with them because it seems like such an awesome place to be hanging out there all day!
This does sound fun! I was thinking the same thing as Mom….now they are REALLY going to want a dog. Wish we had a camp like that a little closer to home. She didn’t want to do the town camp this year…said it was boring. Can’t blame her, she’s getting older. Do the boys do this every day? We need to get together. Have any plans for the 4th? The family would love to see you!
Yes, every day/all day for a few sessions this year! We have a break with the vacations in between.
xo
B