Good morning!

As I walked up to the office this morning, I saw an enthusiastic group of campers participating in an early morning birdwalk using their binoculars. Look for the images on the flickr website. It is a perfect morning for a birdwalk as the skies are clear. With the help of our staff naturalist Lynne Flaccus, the boys spotted a Goldfinch, Chickadee, Tufted Titmouse, Osprey, Barn Swallow, White Breasted Nuthatch, Phoebe, Morning Dove, and an Osprey with a fish its talons.

Yesterday's sunny weather was such a treat for all of us, and today promises to be even better. While nothing can hold back the spirit of camp, Tuesday and Wednesday were very wet and cold and the bright skies have lifted all spirits, as well as helped us dry out. I visited with the Outhaul cabin as they are preparing to head out on their wilderness trip to Nahmakanta Lake this morning, and they are so excited! Juniper cabin heads out for a backpacking trip to Evan's Notch on the Maine-New Hampshire border.

Last night's evening activities included group night for the Herons and Ospreys and cabin night for the Puffins and Owls. I saw the Herons participating in a game of Kingdoms on the lower field. Kingdoms is like a live action three-way chess game. The campers love it! The Ospreys are working on the Osprey project- creating napkin/salt and pepper holders for our dining room tables. These are being fabricated in our woodshop and will be a lasting gift for our community.

It's time to log off! Campers will be arriving up to the dining hall in just a few minutes. We are looking forward to a great day.

-Garth Altenburg