Pond day #1!

Hi everyone!

Today started off rainier than we'd like. We almost postponed Pond Day but the rain stopped and it started getting a little lighter out so we followed through with our plans! The campers got all geared up and ready to go out to the pond. After listening to instructions, everyone helped carry out the nets, wood, and vegetables (for Stone Soup.) Once out at the pond, the campers jumped right into the water. Some swam all the way out to the dock while others waded in the shallow part. Some students helped with the preparation of Stone Soup, while other campers took turns in the canoe. Activity around the pond includes finding creatures and putting them in the observation tank. One camper found a frog! Others found small snails, tadpoles, and even some different plants. Anything that the campers liked they could put into the tank for everyone to see.

During lunchtime the kids got to sit around the fire and eat. They also got to try the Stone Soup that was prepared. Stone Soup is made with many different ingredients and can always taste different based on whatever is put in it. The campers brought things like basil, carrots, potatoes, and more! After they ate, the kids played during recess. For quiet time, bracelets were made and wood blocks were sanded.

         After lunch and quiet time, the campers went back out to the pond to swim and take turns in the canoe.  A small group went out to the woods to build shelters. More discoveries were made at the pond, too. At the end of the day, the campers cleaned up and went back to the barn. Overall, it was a great pond day. We were so lucky that it stayed dry!

Can’t wait for more fun activities tomorrow!

-Shannon