Camp Can- Aqua
This past weekend was a fun one despite the rain. There sure was a lot of it too.
We arrived Friday night for family camp around 8pm. There were snacks and a campfire to welcome us that first night. Plus a nice sign on our Loon cabin that read: Welcome Verkley Family.
We took in the beauty of the lake and sang some songs and Easton even "played" the guitar at campfire. S'mores and such were also enjoyed.
The next morning we got up and went for a canoe ride before breakfast. It was lovely. The water was calm and it was so nice to be one with nature. Hadley and I shared a boat and Brian and Easton shared a boat.
With so much rain the kids enjoyed playing with lego for quite a bit of the weekend. Hadley made a duck which was pretty fantastic, a camp sign, a unicorn, a chocolate bar, a fidget spinner and a few other things. Easton made a duck and some pretty amazing rainbow clouds.
Spiree was the new favourite game. Kind of like tennis, but kid sized.
Of course there was table tennis and oversized outdoor chess too.
In woodworking Hadley made a wooden spoon and Easton made a toy car. There was a lot of sanding to these projects.
We found a giant soccer ball to play with which was about the size of the kids. It was yellow and blue and lots of fun to roll down the hill.
Motor boating and paddle boarding were also enjoyed. I was impressed that I was able to stand on the paddle boards. The kids found it no trouble at all.
We spent only a few minutes doing archery as the mosquitos were so bad. However it was still a highlight for Easton.
There was a Marty Party (Andrew Martin is the director but everyone calls him Marty), this was for adults only while the kids watched a movie. (The Secret Life of Pets). This led to a whole new adventure. When we went to pick up the kids... they weren't there. I guess in the hustle of everyone leaving they didn't see the adult that was in charge of them, so they made the decision to stay together and walk to the cabin.
Well, let me tell you, that within 3 minutes of them missing, the entire camp staff was looking for them. I went straight to the cabin, found them, restarted my heart... and then found out that a search party was already in motion.
Marty let the search play out as a practice round for camp. This makes me feel good about what they would do when I am not around. Still, there is a sinking feeling when you don't know where your kids are...even if it is only three minutes.
The next day, a majority of the kids were interested in putting on a play for everyone so that was fun to watch. It was about animals that were locked up and let loose.
Brian and I did some glass etching while the kids practiced the play. After having an intense talk with the kids about staying put until we come back... we left them with the leaders to practice. I think they really understood.
Before we left camp Easton got the ring on the hook and was super happy. A perfect way to end the weekend.
It was also father's day... so we went home and Brian was given his gifts. Easton made a lovely note and a picture of Brian giving him a piggy back ride. Hadley made an origami mens shirt and a nice card.
I love spending time outside with my family.