Dana first arrived at Weequahic two years ago for a three-week position as a camp nanny. Though bitten by the CW bug, she took time off last summer to plan her beautiful wedding. Lucky for us, she is back this season, in a new and exciting role. A gifted and natural leader, Dana brings her love of children and sense of optimism, hoping to create a lasting impact upon her campers. As an experienced 6th grade literature teacher in Atlanta, GA, she also demonstrates patience, encouragement and the belief that any goal is achievable. For those who are curious about her boundless spirit and good cheer, she admits the kids keep her young and energized. Her favorite aspect of camp is bonding with the girls in the evening, catching up on their day’s events and activities while helping them to see the positivity in everything. Dana hopes that when the campers reflect upon their summer, they will say that someone genuinely cared about them and that they had a fantastic time. Dana’s other interests are music, reading and running.
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Are You Ready for Camp?
Are You Ready for Camp?
The bags are sent. Your alarm is set. The buses are ready. The staff is excited. But are you ready for the summer of 2012? You are if…
*You’ve set your ringtone to a favorite camp song.
*For the past several days, you’ve started every sentence with, “This year at camp…” or “When I get to camp…”
*You find yourself humming your camp alma mater.
*You’ve been earmarking songs on the radio as this year’s “camp song” between you and camp friends.
*You’re already allocating your day according to the daily camp schedule.
*You can almost taste your favorite camp meal.
*You got excited about the waterfront while packing your bathing suit.
*You’ve already started thinking about which Tribal team you want to be on and who the officers will be.
*You have designated arts and crafts days at home.
*You haven’t worn an item of clothing that doesn’t have the camp logo on it in at least a week.
*You’ve found yourself looking at last year’s photos or the camp video while imagining poses for this year.
*You’ve been practicing your theater show audition in the mirror.
*You’ve been online reading Facebook, Twitter, and the camp blogs all week scouring for any and all information about what awaits for the summer of 2012.
*You are reading this blog right now because it’s the night before camp and you can’t sleep because you are SO excited!
See you tomorrow! We can’t wait until everyone is here.
Arts & Crafts at Camp Weequahic
It’s nearly time for camp to start, and we’re already hearing from our campers about the projects they hope to do in arts & crafts this year. Arts & Crafts is always one of the most popular activities at Camp Weequahic.
Arts & Crafts is as synonymous with summer camp as sing-alongs, s’mores, and afternoons swimming in the lake. As Camp Weequahic’s program offerings have grown, so have the ambitions of the programs offered. Weequahic campers get top notch instruction in jewelry making, drawing, painting, and candle making, among other things. Of course, classic favorites like tie-dying and beading are still popular as well.
Camp Weequahic’s Arts & Crafts program is increasingly focused on providing campers with opportunities to truly explore creative outlets. Additionally, we’re focusing more on environmentally friendly crafts featuring recycled supplies such as bottle caps, record albums, gift cards, game pieces, etc.
Camp Weequahic, an all option camp, also provides campers with the opportunity to focus as much of their summer camp experience on Arts & Crafts as they like. Artistically inclined campers can make their Camp Weequahic session Arts & Crafts focused while those who also enjoy athletics can enhance their summer camping experience with the addition of the occasional Arts & Crafts option. Camp Weequahic also features a day long opportunity for campers to receive special instruction during the exclusive Wee Excel camp.
