The first 2 weeks of camp is done but still have a bunch of campers riding bikes, canoeing and hiking all over New England. I will post some pictures of the woodworking projects just completed later but today need to talk some about camp. I started coming out here 20 years ago and have been amazed at the changes that occur in the young people that pass over "honk horn "hill and are never the same. At the present time there are hikers on the last 100 miles of the AT finishing at Mt. Katadin in Maine; there is another group of bikers riding in Nova Scotia while other are making the same kind of shorter trips.
Merrowvista asks that each individual recognize the unique qualities of all those who come into camp; tolerance, patience and kindness and respect for all are the foundation for all programs. Sam said that camp is a safe place to sing, shout and dance in the rain but the coolest part was that the adults who are here don't just shake their heads and say "oh those young people" but instead the sing, shout and dance in the rain with you!
I would invite you to visit the American Youth Foundation web site and read about Merrowvista in New Hampshire and Minniwanca in Michigan. Challenges are given, risks are taken the people are never the same.
Much peace.
