The kids are coming! The kids are coming! Less than a half hour out, sitting in big, red Sierra Pacific buses, our first session campers are on their way and the staff couldn't be more excited. Counselors are putting the finishing touches on their bunk signs, name tags and work wheels at arts and crafts, and the kitchen is hard at work on dinner for the full dining hall. The sun is back in the sky and camp is finally ready to start!

When the kids get off of the busses they will be divided by gender and then separated into their bunks. Once they are with their bunkmates they will be given a tour of camp which includes a stop at the infirmary, to hear about drinking enough water, proper sunscreen application, and wearing closed toed shoes for active blocks. The children will also be shown the bathrooms, the dining hall, and they will be introduced to their unit heads and the maintenance crew. Tonight at the opening campfire, amidst funny Tawonga schtick provided by the staff, each bunk will get on stage to perform a brief cheer with all of their names in it, and then after singing "Friends, Friends, Friends" the counselors will put the kids to sleep.
I am going to go into the dining hall to wait for the bell signaling their arrival. More later,
--Jordan