Misty in Maine: Summer Swim Camp

The boys just finished their 2 week summer swim camp. We were really excited when Nick and Nathan got accepted into Camp Podooc at Lake George. They left at 8:30am and got home at 2:30pm. (Is it bad of me to say that I really, really enjoyed have minus 2 kids during the day?) Its been a long summer and it was a nice break for me and for all the boys to have some time away from each other. Anyways, the boys had a blast. They did arts and crafts in the morning, lunch, then singing and practicing their end of camp plays, and finally spent the last 2 hours swimming. The camps' theme this year was Bats, Rats, and Spiders. The kids spent time learning how those things are beneficial to nature and their habits and habitats.
Friday was their last day and families were invited to watch the kids perform and to explore the camp. Nathan's play was How Miss Spider Stopped the Litter Bugs. Its was a really cute play! The 'Chickadees' (kids going into 1st and 2nd) did a great job. Unfortunately Nathan decided that he would rather sit with us than be on the stage. Not a big deal, but something I do hope he grows out of.
Nick's play was The Piped Piper. It was done by the 'Ospreys', which are the kids going into 5th and 6th. Nick was technically a 'Loon', but they had too many so some of them were put with the older kids. Nick and the Ospreys' of course did great. Their group was old enough to really get into the drama part. And their costume ideas we very individual!
All in all, it was a busy, exciting 2 weeks, but we are glad that it is over. I am extremely happy that my kids had an oppertunity for a "camp" experience! It's something that I always wished to do as a kid.

Up next week.......state fair time!