This afternoon we had a partial Pond Day. After lunch we changed into our bathing suits and went straight over to the pond to start our adventure. First we took some time to introduce some of our newer campers to the pond, and how best to observe the wildlife while still being respectful of the environment. One of the advantages of having lifeguard Julie Sherbeck on staff is that we can send at least a few of the kids at a time out into the center of the pond onto the floating dock, while others wade in, looking for frogs, crayfish, and other wildlife. We let some of the older kids take the canoe out into the water to explore the farther side of the pond. During this time we caught about 15 frogs, 3 crayfish, and tested several boats. We also cooled off and had a lot of fun. In addition to enjoying Pond Day, we also had Stone Soup, which we cooked over the open fire at the pond. All in all, a great day at Land Lab camp!
Have a great night, and remember we will be having another Pond Day tomorrow, so please make sure to bring a fresh change of clothes, a bathing suit and a towel or two.
Alex
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