Every day is a holiday at Robin Hood. A “holiday” in the vacation sense as we lose track of time, days, current events. And a “holiday” in the celebratory sense as we celebrate each part of the day with camp customs that make The Realm a world of its own.

Blue skies graced our day, as did perfect temperatures and a gentle wind. Campers enjoyed their Intensives in the morning and a full afternoon that featured every activity offered in camp.

Special events of the day included a Bow and Archer hike up Mt. Major. The two groups left second period and enjoyed lunch on the trail before heading back to camp in time for their later afternoon activities.

The 10 & Under Basketball Team traveled to West End and brought back the hardware with great pride. The boys played their hearts out and demonstrated great sportsmanship just as their older camp brothers did in “The Big House” last night.

Tonight Woody declared a picnic dinner on the quad. Yensi and his incredible staff served “fried” chicken, potato wedge fries, coleslaw and then a great vegetarian option of stir fried kale and braised tofu. Note to our health-conscious parents: we don’t use fryers – the KFC-style chicken and crispy potato wedges were cooked in our convention ovens to give them this fried taste. The staff brought out ice-cream treats for dessert and then all of camp headed to the waterfront for tonight’s evening activity.

The Court Jesters “played” our staff in a spirited, musical, comical basketball game down on the waterfront court. Line dances were mixed in to the Jesters game, bringing all of camp onto the court. We love seeing our campers, staff and even camp brass dance (or try to!).

The sunset was spectacular and since camp was already at the waterfront, everyone got to enjoy the magnificent ending of the day.