A Marvelous Monday at Sprucelands!

Can you believe we're going to play tag?

I tried to write for the blog yesterday but we had a thunderstorm prance itself through here and leave us without electricity for a time. After we got the electricity back, Time Warner was down until nearly suppertime. So I had no access to the Internet. It's all fine when it works right and when it doesn't, I have to play catch up.

Monday was a terrific day all the way around. The sun was out! That was big. Everyone appreciated the warmth as they participated in barn and lodge activities. There were smiles and questions as riders immersed themselves in their orientation at the barn, learning routines and getting acquainted with horses. Our thought for the day: Be open to new ways of doing things.

Hey, this blob tag is awesome! Run - before they catch you!

I did feel the kids were dragging a little. That always happens on the first Monday because there is a let down after packing and pushing to get to camp. The nervousness and excitement of anticipating their Sprucelands experience subsides as campers discover we really are okay. Then suddenly they feel sleepy, especially in warm sunshine. So rest hour after Monday's lunch was a time to crash for a bit and crash we did.

By suppertime, everyone was rejuvenated and ready to play. We sang our hearts out in the dining hall. Then evening program - totally interactive - was an opportunity for a new counselor/CIT team to take on a leadership role. Alicia, Juliette and Lia challenged campers to an evening of running games. They oversaw an awesome program, sharing their enthusiasm with everyone.

Watch out! Here I come!

Talk about activating the little kid in us. We all joined in playing at least eight different versions of tag. The kids ran with bursts of energy and freedom that I don't see when I watch after school sports. This is different here. No school stress. No worries about peers. Kids accepted for who they are and what they can do.

Well, actually I didn't participate in the tag games, if confession is good for the soul. Instead I was your witness to it all, snapping photos for you to enjoy. I was pleased with how the kids enjoyed the simple fun of being and laughing together. Hope you are too. It was a hoot!

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