Woodchuck June 27, 2024

What a beautiful day at the Realm. In the morning, the Arrows attacked and conquered Mount Bale (apparently their time was faster than the Lancers). They said it was tough, but the climb was worth the gorgeous view and ice cream after. 

This morning, our 16 and under basketball team left for Indian Acres to play in a tournament.  They had a great experience and with some really intense competition, in the preliminary round they went 1-1 and, in the afternoon, lost a tough one in the playoffs by only 2 points to a tough O-At-ka team.

We hosted our first tournament of the summer today at the Realm. West End and Winaukee came to play against us for the 10 and under soccer tournament.  The hood entered 2 teams and one of our squads, the white team made it to the semi-finals and lost a close one to Winaukee.  The finals were very exciting; Robin Hood Green took the Championship with a 2-1 win keeping the trophy here at camp this summer.  

As I walk around tonight for evening activity, there are kids everywhere smiling and having so much fun. The Friars challenged the Foresters to a game of bombardment!  There are girl’s scavenger hunts, the Bows are at the waterfront jumping around and the Squires are heading to the outpost for s’mores and a camp out!  

We’re almost a week in, but it feels like mid-summer.  Campers are jumping up and dancing in the dining hall.  Chants of “Beat West End” have erupted as our 15 and under boys’ basketball team have been practicing and getting ready for their game this weekend.  

If you are lucky enough to be here to see it, the hardest thing to do is to wipe smiles off these campers faces. It’s not goodbye just time to say goodnight!   

Sweet dreams from the Realm.

Peter Corbin

Director, Boys Camp