Wednesday, July 31, 2013

Kanakuk Kamp: Year 3

Meanwhile back at the ranch....  While Mere and Mom are bee-bopping around Manhattan, Regan and Jane are busy at Kamp Kanakuk K-7 for Regan's 3rd year and Jane's 2nd.  Since it wasn't anyone's first time, this was a pretty stress free week for me as I worried much less!

Jane still had a bit of a hard time at drop-off but only because of the thunder and lightening (which she does not like).  She assured me she was fine after it stopped and they both went on to have a wonderful week.

Kanakuk is a pretty special place and I love that although we live so far away that we can find a way for our girls to experience this piece of American tradition each summer.






Jane's dog, Sydney, made the packing cut
and could go to Kanakuk with her

They introduce each camper

and then they slide down the fireman's pole to meet their counselors

Jane's glad Sydney is there while she gets settled into her teepee



Love this photo of Jane writing letters home!

Climbing wall time

In front of the lake where they canoe, fish, banana boat,
knee board and water ski

The famous "Blob"



Letter to Jane's favorite counselor.  She really
did love Bri - still talks about her


Some of Regan's teepee mates

Petty zoo - love the boots!

Putt Putt


Komo 5 - Regan's teepee and mates

All packed up at the end of the week.  Regan's
trunk is the pink one on top

Jane with Bre, Courtney and Emily.  She received a wonderful
award from them and had an amazing week.

Regan with her counselors.  She received the "Hero's Award"
the third year in a row where she received a necklace with a
widow's mite symbolizing that Regan gave all she had that week.

Jane in Komo 1.

Jane received a camp-wide "Gentle Spirit"
Award.  I'm so thankful for the counselors
and leadership at Kanakuk who get to know
my girls so well during this week.
See you next year, Kanakuk!



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