Today was another merri day at Merri-Mac! We started the day with chores, a breakfast of waffles and sausage, and the song “Rare Bog, Rattling Bog”. After breakfast, we all went to the Chapel, where we sang “Pharaoh, Pharaoh” and “Oceans (Where Feet May Fail)”. Today, Will presented on the topic “Who is Man”, sharing a time in preschool when his jealousy had led him to hurt one of his classmates. We learned about sin and read Ephesians 3:17-18, which is all about how, despite the corrupt nature of sin, God loves us and sent His son to reconcile our condition with His compassion. 

After Chapel, our three tribes met to strategize for the Amazing Race, tonight’s activity; the Amazing Race is a relay race that incorporates everything from swimming and archery to drawing and cheering, ending with our three tribal chiefs slip-n-sliding to the finish line. Some of our campers also went out on trips today: 

HIKING: 

Emma C. 

Elliot G. 

Caroline E. 

Mary Mattison B. 

Rowan B. 

Edythe L. 

Carolyn F. 

Gwyneth O. 

Ginny H. 

Shannon C. 

RAFTING: 

Emma W. 

Ella S. 

Carolyn S. 

Mikayla S. 

Vivienne S. 

Olivia M. 

Dylan C. 

Lavin L. 

Lawson K. 

Georgia Grace N. 

Pearl T. 

After tribe meetings, it was time to start our activities! This morning, in Mountain Biking, girls learned about gear shifting and took a ride around camp. Meanwhile, in DIY Projects, campers made their own bookmarks and worked on creating their own rubber stamps. In Yoga, campers began the day with relaxing poses and meditation, while in PAWS, the girls practiced with clickers and gave the puppies a bubble bath (they are now so fluffy)! In Backpacking, girls learned about how to set up a camping tarp and had a tarp race, while, nearby, girls in Riding practiced their skills on the camp horses. In Knitting today, campers continued to add on to their skills (and their projects). Girls in Basketball worked on their bars while girls in Cheer made their own chants! 

For lunch, we had (delicious) Monte Cristo sandwiches, sidewinder fries, and orange slices. We celebrated Olivia B.’s birthday camp-style, sang some tribe songs, and learned that the Red Wolves had won Tribal Volleyball & Newcomb the night before (red and gray will blow you away)! We also learned that auditions were open for Saturday’s Fine Arts Night; stay tuned for more details! 

After Rest Period (when many girls wrote and received letters) and Free Time, it was back to activities! In Cooking, girls grilled their own mini sliders (which, I can attest, were very tasty), while afternoon Canoeing class played “Swamp the Canoe”. At the climbing wall, campers learned about different knots and climbed as high as they could. Girls in Drama worked on a hilarious skit for Fine Arts Night, and girls in Dance learned choreography to ABBA’s “Dancing Queen”, which they will perform on Saturday as well. In Archery, campers worked on their precision, each hoping to become the “Princess of Precision” by having the most precise shots by the end of class. Meanwhile, in Pottery, some girls created animal figurines and jewelry dishes while others worked on their pottery wheel skills. 

For dinner, we munched on barbecue chicken, scalloped potatoes, dinner rolls, and a vegetable medley, saving plenty of room for our vanilla sprinkle cake dessert. Then, it was off to the starting line for the Amazing Race; we’ll find out who won tomorrow! 

We had an awesome day at camp today, and we can’t wait to have more adventures and make more friends tomorrow. Thanks for reading! 

From this haven, 

Regan W., Dance, 

(Go Red Wolves!)