YMCA Camp Willson's Weblog

We’re On Facebook!

YMCA Camp Willson — Mon, 04 Jul 2011 18:22:49 +0000

We are now moving our summer camp update posts, pictures, and videos to our facebook page @ http://www.facebook.com/YMCACampWillson

We will still have pictures up on Bunk1 for use.

Happy Camping!

Ranch

YMCA Camp Willson — Thu, 30 Jun 2011 20:08:42 +0000

Wednesday we woke up early so that we could get a 2-hour trail ride in right after breakfast. In the afternoon we spent a relaxing hour in the lake, then it was back to work shortly after this! We had to truck all the way out into the pasture to catch our horses for our after dinner lesson. Today we went on another trail ride where we cooked up some walking tacos over an open campfire. Coming up: bathing our horses, driving our miniature horse Ziggy around, having a giant slip n’ slide and a big game of flashlight tag in the barn. All the Ranch kids look forward to time they have left here at Camp!

Wyandot (Trailblazers)

YMCA Camp Willson — Thu, 30 Jun 2011 19:59:30 +0000

Tuesday night the trailblazers had teen night at the ranch and a giant slip n’ slide down the hill! Wednesday morning we went rock climbing and Annabelle pushed herself to get all the way to the top. WOW! Wednesday afternoon we had a special opportunity to go on a trail ride. Gillian got to ride Ranger. Gianna and Abby had fun during the lake float party. This morning we went mountain boarding. All of the girls did great ridding down the hill on their mountain boards. We have an action packed rest of the week and can’t wait to go on the swing this afternoon! All of the Trailblazer girls look forward to the last little bit of time spent here at camp!

Cabin 11

YMCA Camp Willson — Thu, 30 Jun 2011 19:51:11 +0000

The week is coming to an end and Cabin 11 is still going strong! All of the boys went on our overnight on Tuesday night at Log Cabin. They cooked Pizza Pie Irons over the fire, and they were delicious. They really enjoyed playing big group games with the other cabin that we shared our overnight site with. Joseph has really liked practicing swimming with Andy (a life guard). He even retook his swim test and got double the distance after a little swimming practice. Imanol has bought many Camp Willson items from the store here at camp. He really likes his new red drawstring camp bag. Camden (Cam) and Sam have enjoyed playing Gaga and shooting BB’s and Archery. Cam even became a Gaga Gladiator because he is so good at Gaga! Aidan and Cameron have enjoyed their time spent at free swim. Tomorrow is cabin day and all of the boys are looking forward to it. The boys are excited to spend their last few days here at camp.

Cabin 6

YMCA Camp Willson — Thu, 30 Jun 2011 19:40:09 +0000

The girls of cabin 6 had a great past few days. Last night was spent on our overnight at Frontier where we ate Pie Iron Pizzas and slept in the tree house. This morning was spent at the sports field where they shot archery, climbed the rock wall, and played other big group games. All of the girls are looking forward to Cabin day tomorrow and closing campfire.

Cabin 5

YMCA Camp Willson — Thu, 30 Jun 2011 19:34:10 +0000

This is the Thursday update for Cabin 5! We successfully survived our overnight! It was a long walk to Frontier and along the way Tatianna discovered delicious blackberries and everyone snacked on a few before dinner. We cooked pizza pie iron sandwiches over the fire for dinner. Bailey made her pizza first it was perfectly cooked to a light golden brown crisp. Alyssa, Eileen, Courtney, Emily, and Robin enjoyed playing big group games with the other cabin before it was time for bed. All the girls got to see the beautiful display of fireflies in the field across from our cabin. Tomorrow is our cabin day and we are going to make ice cream, go rock climbing, sports field and waterfront on our list of activities. Tomorrow should be great full last day here at camp! All the girls are excited for Cabin Day!

Cabin 4

YMCA Camp Willson — Thu, 30 Jun 2011 19:18:32 +0000

As the end of the week draws near cabin 4 is still going strong. We had a delicious dinner made over the fire last night. Natalie, Elianna and Baylen went on a trail ride with the Wranglers and all of them had a great time. Today in Create and Design Camp Samantha made a hat and bag. Emily and Katrina went on a hike and got to eat all kinds of natural goodies. All of the girls from Cabin 4 are excited for the rest of the week, and the their last few days spent here at camp!

Cabin 3

YMCA Camp Willson — Thu, 30 Jun 2011 19:12:03 +0000

Last night, Cabin 3 has a successful overnight at Log Cabin. We cooked Hobo Dinners over the campfire and everyone also enjoyed roasting marshmallows for S’mores. Maddy, Abby, Hazel, Sofia, Delaney, Rita, and Ellie all did a good job helping their counselors and each other transport their gear to the overnight site. Also, many games of duck duck goose, screaming toes, oh dear, and freeze tag were played before settling down for bed. The girls from cabin 3 look forward to the rest of the time spent here at camp!

Cabin 1

YMCA Camp Willson — Thu, 30 Jun 2011 19:05:51 +0000

Cabin 1 has had a fun and busy week so far. We have spent time at the sports field doing archery, BB Guns, climbing the rock wall, and playing the wonderful game of Gaga. Carmen got to hold a tree frog during Outdoor Living Skills, which she really enjoyed. On Tuesday night we had a talent show that Sydney, Roxy, Grace performed in. On Wednesday night we had our overnight at the Log Cabin. All the girls helped make tin foil dinners over the campfire. Lily then shared her bug catcher as we all attempted to catch fireflies. Today we are spending a lot of time at the waterfront and in creative arts where we will be tie dying. All of our girls have gone on trail rides and had a blast. We are all looking forward to our Cabin Day tomorrow and all the fun that it will entail.

Cabin 10 (Fishing)

YMCA Camp Willson — Wed, 29 Jun 2011 20:33:35 +0000

The fishing tournament has stared now so there has been a lot of hard fishing happening. We have been catching heaps of fish while our time is spent down at the lake. Rashed won Tuesday for the most blue gills caught so he got a trophy. Three of the boys got their orange bands for swimming so they can go on the Blob. All in all the boys look forward to the rest of Fishing Camp and what it has it in store for