CAMP REGISTRATION CLOSED

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...

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

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

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

CampWannaDo@gmail.com

Tentative Camp Schedule

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

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!!!!!