Today was a BLAST!!!!!! The day started off with the normal routine of centers, breakfast, bathroom time, role call and heading out to the bus. Thank you to all the parents for getting your children here ASAP this morning :-)
All of the children (and staff) were very excited for the trip to Kazoing. Some of the children had been before but none of the staff had EVER been! We had no idea what to expect at all. The bus ride is always an adventure with Mr. Tyler along for the ride. He has some lovely versions of Old McDonald! The kids and even bus driver always love it. He just begins singing then waits for some one to yell out anything and that's what is on the farm. For example, Old McDonald has a farm, Ei, Ei,O! And on that farm he has a Tiger! Ei, Ei, O! with a roar roar here and a roar roar there. Here a roar, there a roar, everywhere a roar roar. Old McDonald has a farm, Ei, Ei, O! Or he has Ms. Sarah or Kamp Kermit or a shark, etc. The kids find it to be the funniest thing ever. I have to admit that it's very creative and hilarious! Anything to keep the children occupied, smiling and in their seats is a great!
As we arrive to Kazoing the anticipation has truly grown. The kids are so excited they can barely wait to listen to directions. I was very proud of the upon entering the complex. Most every child sat down and listened quietly to all of the directions before we went into the "Bouncy Room". I absolutely LOVE, LOVE, LOVED the "No Shoe" policy upon entering this room. It meant no dirty socks when leaving :-) I know a few parents will agree with me on this one. The kids entered the room and went WILD!!!! I think the counselors entered the room and went even more WILD!!! We wore every one out today. They took a lunch break, bathroom break and water breaks during a 2 hours at Kazoing. We were the only group in any of their rooms. I hope each of you were able to pick up a hand out about the facility as you picked up your child today. They truly have a lot to offer. Thank you to Josh Ransdell for the heads up about Kazoing! I had never even heard of it and they've been around for 5 years.
When it was time to leave the children were not happy. . .they would have stayed all night if able to. They were all very tired though. They got shoes on, grabbed some water as they left the room, used the bathrooms and loaded the bus. Again, they love those bus rides. This was one of our longest bus ride trips yet. Even longer than Huber's I believe. Many of the kiddos fell asleep on the bus and were eager to stretch out on the mat when we returned to camp.
After nap time we enjoyed snack and then our final "Luau" craft. They are magnets and if your child forgot theirs at camp, just pick them up next week anytime. I will be posting the schedule for our Christmas In July week in just a little bit. I am going to take a break to eat dinner and relax for a few minutes. It's been one long week. I hope you all have a wonderful weekend and we shall see you on Monday!
Thank you,
Amanda
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