Catching up on session 2...

The last few days have been busy in our office, but we finally have nearly a week's worth of updates for our readers! Be warned: this is a long post!

Monday Night 7/2
Monday night started off with fun evening activities. There was a cool canoeing trip and a fantastic fishing excursion, the kids did great! Among many evening activities, there was an intense game of ultimate ultimate Frisbee and a night bike ride. The TREKKERS, C.T.T’s and the J.C’s headed down to Lynne’s Pond in a trust walk for a night of s’more making and teen bonding. By lights out, everyone was safely settled down into their bunks.

Tuesday 7/3
Coppercreek woke up to a reviving breakfast of English muffins with sausage and a side of fresh yogurt and crunchy granola. Sadly, TREK (Kathie, C, Kate E, Claire B, Blaine H, Maddie S, Holden D, Taylor L, Paul B, Evan D) left us this morning, but we know they will be having fun at the Lava Beds National Park. However on a higher note, our horse lovers had their second lesson of the session and are already improving greatly. Our adventurous high ropers including the cabin of Swamp, Amber W, Ally M, Leilani G, Ruth C, Brianna C, and Lola G rocked on all morning high up in the trees. The morning lake group (Archie T, Max I, Brittany K, Jeanne L, Raphael L, Jeff M, Blake M, and Jordan S) headed out for a day of sun, lake, and water sports galore, including wake boarding, kneeboarding or waterskiing. The 10:15 recon group sneakily stole the netting from the cabin Battleship without being noticed. What a feat! After a delicious lunch of corn dogs and tater tots, the afternoon lake took off for chills and thrill on the lake, including the lucky ladies of Billabong and Zoe and Anna F. Also, Junior TREK left for an exciting adventure in the beautiful ice caves. Cookie baking was a popular activity this afternoon, especially with Jenny B, who partook in many a cookie today. Tonight is campfire night, full of songs and skits, so stay tuned to hear about the rest of the week!


Wednesday 7/4
Our fourth of July morning started out with the playing of patriotic music to get everyone inspired. Breakfast was a hearty meal of eggs, bacon and good old oatmeal. Our adventurous Junior TREKKERS took off again this morning for an exciting backpack overnight to Yellow Creek. Horse lessons continued this morning as usual with Megan M, Aly B, Sierra T, Zoe J, Archie T, Derek B, David G, Felix H, PG H, Jeff M, Taehli S, and Lauren D. Today was also tie dying day with Gipper. Right before lunch horse lessons continued with Taylor K, Ryleigh H, Jordan S, Leilani G, Ruth C, Tess L, Isabelle C, Ama B, Molly U, Laura S, and Mat W. Other exciting activities in the morning included Frisbee gold or as we like to call it, FROLF. High ropes, name ball, and riflery also continued. In honor of the fourth of July, lunch was red, white and blue today, and the most spirited cabin won prizes. After a relaxing rest hour, the afternoon kicked off with the pool, which was refreshing after 98 degree weather! The afternoon also included activities such as guitar, martial arts and vaulting on horses.

Thursday 7/5
This morning campers returned from an exciting outpost, where they spent the night roasting their dinner and dessert by fire and sleeping under the stars. Once in camp the campers took showers and rested until activities started. At 11:00 campers chose from an assortment of activities. After lunch kids had an extended rest hour to recoup from their outpost night. At 2:30 a pool party began due to the record heat. Campers participated in a variety of games for prizes. The campers chose from a watermelon seed spitting contest, water balloon toss, dorky diving, and a spoon and ping pong ball race. At 4:00 the festivities ended and regular activities began.

Friday 7/6
This morning, all of the campers went to regular activities and all out C.I.T’s were allowed to go to the high ropes! The TREKKERs came back and everyone was very happy to see them after three days. They have been hiking and caving. Today was still very hot and in the afternoon everyone wanted to go to the pool as well as other activities such as karaoke, ice cream making, water balloon volleyball, and vaulting. We are also preparing for an art show in which everybody will have an opportunity to showcase his or her talent! Additionally, all the campers are very excited because they are anticipating the party night at camp. The theme is red white and blue and will surely be great fun!

Saturday 7/7
The weather finally cooled down. Thank goodness, just in time for TREK and Junior TREK to continue their wilderness adventures. TREK headed out for a four day backpack and a two day white water rafting trip. Junior TREK set out for a hike up Lassen Peak. The Friday night dance was a huge success! Campers danced until 9:30 including the limbo, the Macarena and the Hustle. Club Med and Graceland won the ice cream sundaes for having the cleanest cabins. Other campers munched on popsicles. Everyone had a great time. Tonight we are all very excited to play capture the flag, which is a Coppercreek favorite.