CAMP WANNA DO

WANNA DO WINTER WEEKEND

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Welcome to Camp Wanna Do Winter - the good news is that all six campers made it on time!!! Our last camper, Hitty Ann, rolled in on the Postal yesterday. She was last seen in the sleigh with HittyG, on her way to join the others at the Capital City Convention Center. I'm sure that much giggling ensued once she arrived. This group is very genial and easy-going.

So, the weekend has begun, but they are functioning without me today. I'm stuck at work while they do all their fun things without me. I believe that HittyG has commissioned one of the Hittys to take pictures in my absence, and they will be posted tonight for all to see. Happy
For any who come here and can't find any more posts about the winter camp, I moved it to my Hitty Writes blog at http://ashdoll.wordpress.com which is more user friendly for picture loading. Please visit HittyG and the rest of the Capital City Hittys there.

Early morning hike

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A few of the campers got up extra early today to pick the wee
wild strawberry blossoms for pressing as souvenirs of Camp.

They spotted another early riser by the Purple Lagoon.

Here, Baby B, Berdie, and Rose see something different. But what is it?

Mary Moonwalker explains that this is a sassafras tree. They are easy to identify by the mitten shape of their leaves. Sometimes they have a right thumb, sometimes a left, and sometimes they are symmetrical. The root bark of the tree, when boiled, makes a fragrant and delicious tea. Mary Moonwalker's people enjoyed the flavor, and it was formerly used to make root beer. It is no longer used commercially because scientists believe it causes liver damage.

The scent of steeping sassafras tea still brings back fond memories of her youth.

Lowla and Jean are impressed.

One last craft

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Since the early morning Hikers so thoughtfully provided the campers with flowers, they all did one more final craft by creating flower presses. Each one painted a flower on the front. They sealed them, and then began to assemble them. A counselor supervised each table.

Yes, Baby B, the flower goes here, between the top two layers.

That's right, Hittymine - take off the top and put the papers with the flower between, says counselor Larie.

They center their flowers and gather the necessary paper and binders.

These are going to be so pretty. Don't you just love them?

Special Guest

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Campers, do you know what today is? Yes, it's the last official day of camp, but it's also July 25, so it's Christmas in July Day, and we have a special guest to give you all some gifts from Camp.

Welcome Susan Aye's Santa and his bag of goodies to Camp Wanna Do!!

In his belt, he has candy canes for everyone, and in his bag, a Camp mug (you can just barely see one in his right hand) and a compass so they can all find their way home.

Thank you for visiting us, Santa.

SWAPS NIGHT

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Swaps, explained Hitty G, are what we bring to Camp to give to our

new friends as tokens of our esteem. So let the sharing of swaps begin.

Two by two, they came forward. First came Hitty Rose with her birdhouse tote bags for everyone. Beside her was Hittymine with nifty banners representing the Campers' time at Camp Wanna Do.

The next camper was Riley with seashells she found herself, one for each new friend.

Hitty Hattie brought a swap just like her mom found at camp - Banana Slugs.

Hitty Alida also brought totes, but these have little fish on them.

Lowla gave everyone desserts. Wonder if those will even make it home?

Berdie came to camp without swaps because she didn't expect to be a camper. However, she wanted everyone to have a gift from her once she transferred from Jr. Counselor to camper, and she made everyone a friendship bracelet. Hitty Lisa brought all the campers bouncy balls with smiling faces on them and tiny bottles of bubbles with a little bubble wand. Oooh, bubbles.

More Swaps Night

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And Swaps Night continues ...

From Hitty Callie comes a wondeful bag of fabrics, ribbons, and flower trims.

From Baby B, real split baskets.

Next is Hitty Jean with Gloworms that actually glow in the dark. Oooooohhhh!!

But where is our last camper, Hitty Colleen?

Sniffling, Hitty Colleen reminds everyone of how she arrived at camp without her swaps. Her mom made more and sent them off Priority Mail, but they never arrived. "Now, I have nothing to give all of you," she cries, brokenhearted.

That's NOT true, someone called out, and to a one, they rose in mass

and surrounded her with hugs.

Colleen, you gave us all the best gift anyone could give - your friendship!!

Closing Campfire

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It's been a busy week, and this night is bittersweet. We must go, yet we hate to say goodbye to our new friends and to all the fun we had here. But it is time.

Our last campire together.

Together, they all sing the Camp Wanna Do Song for the final time.

Camp Wanna Do
(to the tune of Auld Lang Syne)

Camp Wanna Do, where skies are blue
And summer sun is high
We rubber raft and make some crafts
And spend a week with you

To you we're true, Camp Wanna Do
We play and never rest
The fun is fine beneath the pine
And friendships are the best.

Camp Wanna Do we’re feeling blue
We know our week must end
But we’ll be here this time next year
To do it all again!

Mary Moonwalker sings "Rise up oh Flame" and the fire burns more brightly.

Day is Done
Gone the sun
From the lake from the hill from the sky....

Their final song, the campers sing

Umhum, I want to linger,
Umhum, a little longer,
Umhum, a little longer here with you.

Umhum, it's such a perfect night,
Umhum, it doesn't seem quite right,
Umhum, that this should be my last with you.

Umhum, but come September,
Umhum, I will remember,
Umhum, the campfires' bright and friendship's true.

Umhum, and as the years go by,
Umhum, I'll think of you and sigh,
Umhum, this is goodnight and not goodbye.

Umhum, I want to linger,
Umhum, a little longer,
Umhum, a little longer here with you.

Farewell, Camp Wanna Do 2009.

Pink And Blue FRIDAY!!!! Let The Games Begin!!

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Today is Pink and Blue challenge day - Pink Unit versus Blue Unit.

Meet the Pinks.

Meet the Blues.

May the best Hittys win!

Kick that ball

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Alida kicks off for the Blues.

The Pinks are out in force and ready to return that ball!

GO TEAMS!!

Pink and Blue Bowling

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There's nothing like a game of bowling to get a group into the spirit of the day.

Callie rolls for the Blues.

Baby B goes for the Pinks

Check out Riley's form!

They hold their collective breath.... YES!! It's a STRIKE!!

PINK and BLUE Tug of War

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No Unit competition would be complete without a Tug of War - over water, of course.

But being so fearful of getting wet, everyone let go at the same time and down they all went

. . .

tumbled dry!!

Decorate your Duckie

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Each table has an advisor to help with running heats, tags, and decorating. Each camper chose a letter tag - some matched their names, others chose meaninful letters. Baby B chose an "X" because it's a letter she can make by herself. She loves her Duckie.

And by the way, they GLOW IN THE DARK!! How cool is that?

All the Ducks are decorated and tagged.

LET THE RACES BEGIN!!!

The amazing Pink and Blue Rubber Duckie Races

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The Pink and Blue units hold heats to decide which of their ducks is the fastest.

The Blue Unit runs their heats first.

Alida and Jean go Duck to Duck - Alida wins by a beak.

Hattie wins her heat against Callie, and you know what happens next. She's OK, though.

Berdie and Rose, sisters, have at it, but in a fun way. Rose comes out on top.

The three Blue winners have a final heat to decide who is fastest. Doc is standing by to make sure Riley isn't overcome. The first time around, it's a tie between Riley and Rose.

Good thing Doc was there behind her - Riley's Duck wins for the Blues.

More semi-finals of the duck races

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Riley is told to sit to watch for fear the excitement will be too much for her.

Looks as if Colleen is winning this heat.

Baby B's duck is pulling ahead of Hittymine's.

Lisa and Hattie have a go, with Lisa's duck the faster swimmer.

In the decider heat, Colleen's duck is the fastest. She will represent

the Pinks in the final challenge against the Blue's duck owned by Riley.

And here we go....

Grand Finale

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The final heat. And the winner is...

They are both winners, but...

Colleen and her Irish duckie won the day!!!

We had such a grand time....

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... they absolutely wore me out!! I promise to post the pictures from today tomorrow, and also post tomorrow's tomorrow. How's that for late night promises and a tongue twister to boot?

Hooray - it's rubber rafting day at the Purple Lagoon!

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IT WAS A PERFECT DAY FOR ENJOYING THE LAGOON!!

Hitty G made sure they were all safe in the raft, which could not tip over if it tried,

and Doc waited nearby just in case she was needed. Of course, she was not.

Wow, that water is rough, says Lisa, tipping over again.

This is the life!!

What's that in the bushes?

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Aw, isn't he cute?

Some campers ran ahead

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They found a lovely little bunch of flowers. They were tiny and yellow. Hitty G explained that they were the flowers that bloom before the plant from which they come grew a wild strawberry. Mmmm, we love strawberries. Hey, there's one right there. Sadly, wild strawberries are very pretty but don't taste particularly good or even much like strawberries. Viewers, if you click on the pictures, they will enlarge for you and you may just see the strawberry that they found.

However, even if the strawberries are not especially good to eat, finding the flowers gave them a good idea for another craft project.

While heading back to camp ...

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After the rafting fun, it was time to head back to camp. Just as they were walking away from the Purple Lagoon, someone screamed. At first they didn't see what caused the commotion. When they finally did, Riley fainted and Lisa fell back into the bushes. Fortunately, Doc was there to tend to Riley, who recovered quite rapidly from her initial fright, and Hattie helped Lisa back up. Mary Moonwalker told them not to be afraid but to be quiet and to hold still. If they did, the snake would leave because it was more afraid of them than they were of it. She was right.

Don't worry, Moms - at no time was there any real danger. Mary Moonwalker is an expert, and she whispered the snake away. No Hittys were harmed during the taking of this picture!

Our Camp Visitor

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Everyone knows that the real Abe Lincoln is long gone, but all Hittys know that their ancestor Hitty was alive at the same time as Mr. Lincoln, and today the camp had invited a Lincoln impersonator to visit with them. He told them "stories" about his day. It was a history lesson, but much more entertaining. And Mr. Lincoln sure was tall, just like the real Abe.

Tiny Baby B and Berdie were the first to have their pictures made with him.

And everyone wanted to be in the picture

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It's not every day that you get to met ol' Abe.

Both Hittymine and Alida look a wee bit nervous. No smiles from either, but

at least they have this picture to remember this event.

Despite the fuzzy picture, Colleen and Hatty look happy.

Lisa and Rose have their turn with Mr. Lincoln.

Jean and Callie cozy up for their turn with the former President.

Riley and Lowla are glad to have their turn, even if they were last.

Lions and tigers and ... oh my!

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More crafty fun

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Today, the campers made traditional sit-upons. Hitty G said

they would need them for the cookout.

Hattie and Hitty Jean invited Berdie to sit with them

and offered to help her make a sit-upon of her own.

That's Colleen, already using her sit-upon, while
Riley and Rose help little Baby B with her project.

Lisa is also using her sit-upon.

The girls are pleased at how well their sit-upons turned out, and they managed to create a menu for their cookout at the same time they worked.

Trip to Cookout Mountain

2009-07-22T22:55:00.001-04:00

Even though they rode most of the way to Cookout Mountain in the

pink Camp Wanna Do bus, they still had to hike in part of the way.

Hitty G supervised the cooking. She didn't want any campers getting hurt.

Come and get it!

What did they find on the mountain?

Hey, it's Baby B with a squirrel. Here, squirrel - have a hot dog.

More Cookout Mountain

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That squirrel really knows his way around a cookout!

Shoo - out of the picnic basket.

Look, he's right beside you, Colleen.

Lisa says she's full. She contemplates the view from the top!

The last of Cookout Mountain

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Leaving Cookout mountain

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As the pink bus carries the tired but happy and full campers back to camp from Cookout Mountain, Lowla spots the squirrel and his new feathered companion on clean-up duty.

Jr. Counselor, Berdie

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We've noticed that Berdie, our Jr. Counselor, has seemed a bit sad. She has wistfully watched the campers enjoying activities in which she can only supervise and assist, but not truly participate. She and Hitty G had a private chat about this yesterday, but decided to give it one more day to see how things went.

The campers may have noticed that today, Berdie spent more time with them, actually enjoying herself more than other days. Tonight at the Pavilion, it's revealed to them that Berdie will be a camper for the rest of the session. Hitty G gave her an official name tag and said she'd earned some fun with the rest of the campers. Berdie is thrilled.

Wearing her new color sash, she happily joins her sister, Rose, in the Blue unit for the rest of the week. Now for some fun!! The others applaud her efforts this week.

Being a counselor, even a Jr. Counselor, is hard work.

What a beautiful day

2009-07-21T21:08:00.001-04:00

All right, girls. Get together. Don't dilly-dally. Remember, these woods are not ours.

Today we are merely guests of the creatures who inhabit them.

Say, what's that ruckus?

I do believe it's a red-headed woodpecker!!

Nature Hike

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Everyone ready? Stick together and follow us. Don't stray from the path.

Mary Moonwalker tells them that this is a common bluejay.

This, she says, is Virginia's State bird - a Cardinal!

They all learned an important rule: "When you visit a place, don't leave a trace."

Say, what's that over there?

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Hattie, the observant type, spots something in the bushes. What do you see, Hattie?

Uh-oh!!! Run, everyone, run!!!

Never turn your back on a camper

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I'm Queen of the World!!!

Get down from there Alida!! That title belongs to Sevashteen.

Things that go bump in the night

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What to do on a rainy day

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They took the big pink Camp 'Wanna Do bus over to the Pavilion to spend the day working on some indoor activities. First up were scrapbooks. They had to make decisions about decorating the covers and kept changing their minds.

They got a good start on them, but will have to finish them later. There were other things to do in the Pavilion today.

Hooray - it's our last camper!

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The girls were having so much fun they didn't even notice.

Hitty G drove the new camper back to Miss Prim at the Capital Convention Center where she was fitted for her uniform. Miss Prim said that, because the two units were even in number, she could choose which color sash she wanted. She chose pink to match her pretty unders.

Introducing Holly Kerfoot's Hitty Lowla from NC. They were so excited to have her that the Hitty G forgot to give Lowla her ID badge.

It's Nature Lesson Day

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Mary Moonwalker is a nature expert and guest of the camp. She explains the importance of holding still and being very quiet to observe animals in their natural habitat. She shows the girls some different types of animals they might find in the woods.

She chats with campers.

There were eager questions from the girls.

Sweet dreams, campers

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I think I hear someone walking out there.

What do you think it is?

Doc does a bed check.

Goodnight, campers.

Here come the campers

2009-07-19T21:17:00.001-04:00

All the campers had to take off their clothes to be fitted for their uniforms. Clever Hitty Colleen grabbed a sheet to cover up the fact that she had arrived without any unders, then stood there as if wearing a sheet were the most natural thing in the world. Hitty Riley wasn't so quick.

Sure enough, someone noticed and pointed out to the rest that the only thing between Hitty Riley and the whole world was her name tag!! Of course everyone looked, and that embarrassed poor Riley who just stood there wondering, "Mom, what were you thinking?"

Quite used to Hitty Mom's who don't pay close attention to what their campers have packed or not packed, Miss Prim secured unders for Colleen and Riley. Then she let Riley be the first to get fitted.

Now turn around and I'll tie the sash. Perfect!

Meet our first camper, Michelle Kirby's Hitty Riley.

The campers

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Blue and Pink Units

Vickie Applegate's Callie.

Phillis Merken's Hittymine.

Merrin Wilson's Hitty Rose

Martha Maxwell's Hitty Jean.

The last of the campers

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Linda Bennet's Hitty Lisa.

Katy-Lyn's Baby Berdie (Baby B).

Denise Herzberg's Hitty Alida.

Bobbie Bates' Hitty Colleen.

Ann Stroupe's Hitty Hattie.

Time to Meet the Staff

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That's our Jr. Counselor, Berdie, at the left with the camp nurse, "Doc" in her pink uniform. Getting fitted is Rae, and waiting at the rear are the others, although you can only see Larie and Head Counselor, Hitty G, on the far right.

Meet the staff - Left to right, "Doc," Larie, Rae, Jr. Counselor Berdie, Connie, Faith, & Hitty G.

Family reunion

2009-07-18T14:36:00.000-04:00

While there are many campers, these four asked to pose for a family photo. That's Hitty Rose back left, Hitty Lisa back right, Hitty Berdie front left, and Baby Berdie (Baby B) front right. Hitty Rose, who went missing for several weeks, was recently reunited with older sister Berdie and younger sister, Baby B. They came from Flintstone, MD to help hunt for her, which makes them all cousins to Hitty Lisa who lives with Miss Linda in MD where the Hittys Berdie used to live. It was Baby B, accompanied by small Person Katy-Lyn, who finally spotted Hitty Rose hiding beneath a buffet waaaaay at the back and folded in half, and helped to bring her back to her small Person Merrin. Here they all are, reunited at Camp Wanna Do.

It's FRIDAY!!!

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Hey look, everyone - it's Hitty Jean!!

Tag-along Kitty can't leave poor L'Orange alone, and behind Tag-along trails Hitty Rose who has known L'Orange long enough to worry slightly that the two might tangle, so she's keeping a watchful eye on them.

There was good news for Colleen today - her mom wrote that her Swaps are on the way. She's smiling again.

Small change in plans. We were planning a Meet & Greet for tonight, but we realized that one camper, possibly two, were delayed. One is now on her way here and may arrive tomorrow, so we want to postpone the Meet & Greet to see if she can possibly attend. Hurry, Lowla. We want you here. Our other missing camper has some family obligations to attend to, and she may decide that family is of greater importance, and we completely understand.

But whatever happens, we definitely have at least 11 campers for our first season, and we are beside ourselves with happiness, and not a little trepidation. So much remains to be done. But it will be done, and then it will all fall into place, just as it did at Big Girl's camp where Happy spent many summers as a Director. The Staff agonizes prior to the start, and then it's a breeze (sort of). The Staff often asks themselves "why" they do this thing when it takes so much mental and physical work. But it all becomes clear when the same whining campers who said no way did they want to be stuck in a hot tent with a bunch of strangers for a week have, on the final day, transformed into campers who, after saying tearful goodbyes to their new friends and counselors, rush with smiling faces to tell their parents about their fun week and beg to return next year.

A small stow-away

2009-07-16T21:29:00.000-04:00

We were all in the process of greeting Hitty Lisa when we heard something rustling. In the box, playing with some bubble wrap, was the cutest little Siamese kitten. We got her untangled from the bubbles and tape and set her loose. She decided to introduce herself to L'Orange. Lisa told us that her name is Tag-along. We think she's adorable. L'Orange is not so sure.

Thursday Postal brings one more Camper.

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Uh-oh. Little Riley, the first to arrive, has her head together with Hattie. I hope they aren't planning some mischief. I thought I heard some giggling, but maybe it's just girls being girls.

Today, Hitty Lisa from Maryland stepped off the Postal Bus and into the midst of our chaos. Of course Gracious was there to welcome her and introduce her to the others.

Still more campers!!

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Ah, my dear old friend, Hitty Rose is here. I'm so glad you could come early to be with us. Campers, Hitty Rose has been here many times before. And she's come now with her older sister, Berdie, who will be a junior counselor. And who is that little peanut with you, Berdie?

Baby Berdie, we are so glad you were brave enough to come to camp. We will take extra good care of you, and you can see Berdie and Rose every day. Won't that be fun?

What a surprise - we thought you were going to be the Queen, stepping out of your golden box like that. Look everyone, it's Hittymine from Minnesota. Welcome to my home and ultimately to Camp Wanna Do. I don't know about you, but I can hardly wait for camp to begin!!

Hittymine's Golden Box!

More CAMPERS arriving!!

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For a couple of days, Hitty G and the lovely Riley spent some leisurely time getting acquainted.

Then little Colleen arrived, totally broken hearted. Due to some Postal mixup, the poor darling lost her swaps along the way and arrived empty handed. Hitty G comforted her and told her to dry her eyes. "There, there - your Hitty Mom will make it all right again. Let's have fun, OK?"

By the time Alida showed up, Colleen was smiling again, and making friends with L'Orange. Or else she was being backed into the corner. Hmm.

Next, Hitty Hattie arrived, all the way from Washington State!! She and Gracious greeted each other as if they were old friends. Already camp looks interesting, and they haven't even gotten out of Hitty G's house!

The last camper to arrive on Monday was Callie. She also came a very long distance to Virginia from California. Hey, I wonder if that's where she got her name?

OUR FIRST CAMPER!!!

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Beep beep ... here comes the camp bus!

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Only just over a week away, and the tension is mounting and pressure building as we scurry around to prepare everything for the 12 campers who will be here. Today, Hitty G took time to check out the ol' Camp Wanna Do bus. She says the bus still runs just fine and will be ready to meet campers at the Postal, and then bring them and their things to the Capital Convention Center where the early arrivals will stay until camp begins. The bus will come back for campers and transport them from the CCC to camp on Sunday, July 19. Rest assured, camper moms, we will spare nothing to ensure the safety, well being, and happiness of our little Hittys.

CAMP REGISTRATION CLOSED

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The 12 lucky campers have been chosen, and there is no more room for 2009. But there's always next year, and the word is that there might (just might) be a Winter Camp. Stay tuned.

Space and time are dwindling...

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Registration was to have ended on July 1, but we are extending it till July 6 for those who procrastinated. There are only a couple of spots left, so get them in quick and be sure to email ahead to campwannado@gmail.com and let us know so that we hold a spot for you.

Setting up

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Camp Wanna Do

We are still in the process of checking equipment and preparing camp for occupancy, but we thought you might want to see what a part of the camp will look like and where your little campers will stay. I think you can just see a few of the cots inside the tents. There are more tents which have not yet been erected and some of the cots still need to be collected out of the storage bin. As you can see, our camp colors are pink, blue, and purple. Just behind the picnic table is the small tent occupied by the Camp Nurse ("Doc") who tends to any minor scrapes, bumps, or nervous campers with her standard efficiency.

This second photo is of the Purple Lagoon

where the girls will raft and spend time watching for water birds. It's also a popular spot for playing hide and go seek.

There are still a few spots remaining for the 2009 summer "We Like It Wild" session, beginning on July 19. If you are interested, please write us at CampWannaDo@gmail.com for information about how to enroll your Hitty.

Our new email

2009-06-17T07:55:00.000-04:00

Camp Wanna Do has its own email address now!!!

CampWannaDo@gmail.com

Tentative Camp Schedule

2009-06-14T13:51:00.000-04:00

Have all Hittys been waiting to hear what you will do at Camp Wanna Do this summer? Here is the tentative schedule - don't forget to send in your application. There is still space, so write to Happy at our camp address (campwannado@gmail.com) for all the details. We will try to get a picture of camp posted later. You may also contact Happy at sherbert@richmond.edu

Camp Wanna Do
Tentative Camp Schedule, 2009

7/19 Sunday –
Register – receive uniforms
Settle into tent units
Practice the Camp Song
Meet & Greet event
Showers

7/20 Monday –
Arts and Crafts
Nature lesson
Bird Observation
e-mail day

7/21 Tuesday –
Tracking lesson
Hike for animal observation
Arts & Crafts

7/22 Wednesday –
Plan a menu
Hike to Cookout Mountain
Cookout
Sing-a-long

7/23 Thursday –
Orienteering lesson
Camp visitors
e-mail day

7/24 Friday –
Wanna Do Pink and Blue Day (challenge games between the units)
Duck Décor (Buddy-up, decorate ducks for races)
Rubber Duck Races

7/25 Saturday –
Special Event day
Swaps
Closing campfire

7/26 Sunday –
Final Arts & Crafts
Fond farewells
Packing up

7/27 Monday –
Board the Postal Bus

Hitty Camp Registration

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Calling all Hittys who can't wait to attend …
CAMP WANNA DO

Richmond, Virginia - 2009

Director, Happy Herbert
Activities Director & Head Counselor, Hitty Gracious

The first annual session of Camp Wanna Do (’cause Hittys wanna do everything!) will run from Sunday, July 19 – Sunday, July 26, 2009. Fee for camp session is $30.00 per camper due on arrival, which includes first class transportation home with travel insurance, and a $1.00 reservation fee, payable with application. Campers should plan to board the bus from home in time to arrive no later than Friday, July 17. Early arrivals will be adequately housed.

This year’s theme is “We Like it Wild” (nature), but the session includes traditional camp activities, such as singing, crafts, hiking, orienteering, cookouts, water fun, and a very special event to take place on the final night involving camper swaps. Camp is limited to 12 this year, and this number includes two camperships for those unable to afford the full fees (camperships cover everything except $1.00 reservation fee and $10.00 for transportation/insurance home: Total, $11.00).

In attendance will be experienced full sized Camp Director, Happy Herbert, and Hitty-sized Activities Director, counselors, and “Doc,” the camp nurse (just in case). All campers will be housed on comfortable cots in tents on the grounds. Bedding will be provided and meals will be in the main shelter, except for pack-outs or cook-outs. All activities will be appropriately supervised.

Campers will receive take-home items including the camp “uniform” and several other camp-style goodies (hints will be forthcoming for those who sign up). Each camper Mom or Dad will also receive a CD filled with pictures of the camp week that will arrive home with the camper, e-mailed letters home from their camper at least twice a week, and exclusive early access to pictures and information about the activities taking place during the week through this blog, which will be blocked to others once registration for the year is complete on July 1.

Please send Swaps (clearly labeled as such) with your camper, an identical one for each camper in attendance (12 maximum this year – one swap you send will come back home with your own camper). These should be small and appropriate to the camp theme. You may send extras for camp staff if you wish, but that’s totally up to you and NOT necessary.

Postal bus boarding for home will be on Monday, July 27. All campers will be insured for safe passage with confirmation of home delivery in a prompt manner. Fees payable upon camper arrival, but you must reserve your place by applying now. Director, Happy Herbert, has had many years of experience running resident Girl Scout summer camps at three locations in two states.

Registration is now open but closes on July 1, 2009. DEADLINE EXTENDED TO JULY 6, but only a couple of spaces remain. Be sure to e-mail first to campwannado@gmail.com. Remember, accommodations are limited. Contact Happy at sherbert@richmond.edu with any questions and to request application, campership form, and my snail mailing address. Reservations cannot be confirmed until the paper work and your buck is physically in my hands. First come, first served, as they say.

Let the summer fun begin!!!!!