The Saxons kept the flag safe through a perilous night and at the dawn’s early light, it was still flying over Camp Robin Hood. Job well done.

On July 4th eve, our whole camp assembled on the beach. Junior campers showered and cozied up in their pajamas to watch Camp Huckins’ fireworks across the lake. There were plenty of oohs & ahhs as the campers looked off into the heavens over Lake Ossipee.

In the morning, we entered a leisurely buffet breakfast from 8:30-9:00 and oh what a breakfast! Everything was there: eggs bennie, hash browns, scones in three flavors, donuts, fried eggs, French toast, bacon, sausage, fruit cups filled with yogurt & granola, fresh fruit, and the list goes on! It’s by far the best buffet in the Lakes region. Campers could sit anywhere with friends and relatives of all ages. The TPJ’s took over the Saxon table!

While breakfast was going on, a group of Archers and a few Squires left for a softball tournament at Camp Birchmont. They were eager to go and display their Robin Hood pride on this holiday morning.

Meanwhile back at camp, a truck rolled in with all our inflatable things for this afternoon’s fair. Bounce houses, a giant water slide, and a big obstacle course were set up for all to enjoy. The water slide was a hit and even earned the participation of a couple Brass members!

Our Saxons and Scribes set up booths for our carnival and our campers enjoyed everything from face painting to water balloon tossing to pie eating. They managed to include thumb wrestling, fortune telling, and our own Camp Robin Hood voting booth*. Last but not least, everyone — campers and staff — thoroughly enjoyed the ice cream from the ice cream truck that visited our fair.

Everyone had the chance to go for a swim in the lake to cool down from the New Hampshire heat. It was a perfect birthday celebration for America.

Sweet dreams from The Realm,

Chuck

*It was a Chuck Illig sweep.