Rise and shine after our first night sleeping at camp! Was there any sleep to be had with so many friends in your cabin??? We are happy to report, our students did an amazing job and the counselors were thoroughly impressed with the students from Wolf Canyon!
After students woke up and cleaned up their cabins, we all headed to the dining room for some breakfast. For breakfast today we had eggs, sausage, and French toast. We definitely needed this hearty breakfast for the long day ahead!
When breakfast was over, students were able to spend thirty minutes with their teachers from school to do a quick check-in. Students shared all their wonderful experiences from their first day at camp and asked any questions they were still unsure of about camp. It was a nice time to connect back to home and prepare for our first full day at camp.
Then, it was time to go back to their cabins and prepare for our day-long hike. Sunscreen was applied, hats were worn, proper shoes were put on, and plenty of water bottles were filled to the brim. Today’s hike was going to be a great adventure.
At base camp, groups went over ground rules in addition to splitting up job duties. Students were not returning to camp for lunch, so all food, snacks, and drinks had to be carried. Students took turns throughout the day carrying all the needed supplies for our journey. Once every group was ready, it was off and running to beat the daytime sunshine. Groups headed in all directions of Cuyamaca State Park exploring every corner looking for animals, plants, and the diversity hidden in our mountains. Due to the rain and snow from winter, many streams had to be crossed and many waterfalls were spotted throughout the day. Lunch outdoors consisted of handmade sandwiches with all the fixings and a variety of snacks during rest stops. After six hours, it was time to head back to camp.
After getting back to camp, students were given a recess break before their first camp shower! After showering, it was time for dinner. Tonight, students were served chicken fajitas! And ice cream for dessert! Delicious and filling for sure.
For this evening’s night activity, students stayed indoors and studied the life of early natives in and around the San Diego region. Students played games and tried their best to start a fire with just simple sticks! We definitely got close but also realized how hard life was a long time ago!
For the rest of the evening, students returned to their cabin for more night activities before going to bed to close out a wonderful Tuesday at camp.
We everyone at home is doing well and we all send our love. Please check back again tomorrow for another fun-filled day at camp. Good night and we love you!
