campfire

Some things never change, thank God! From the days that events are held, Wednesday night will always be campfire to me.

Waiting for the sun to go down, the bell ringing, everyone gathering at the flagpole, and walking down together singing, "Monterey Here's Our Promise", were such a part of my life for over 20 years that I just blended right in.

It was fun to observe everyone at the flagpole. Campers congregated. Staff socialized. Long sleeved shirts and sweats would keep you warm when the sun went down and they kept the bugs away.

Here's a list of things I jotted down during campfire. I thought it would bring a smile to many faces. Please feel free and add to the list of your memories: Nolichuckies, Wataguas, huge circle, plastic shorts, lightening bugs, frogs and bull frogs from the bog, friendship circle, good housekeeping dolls, tidy table award, progress awards, unit spirits, Maid of Monterey, good night song, Big Dipper & Little Dipper, shooting stars, dew on the grass, yellow lights in the outhouses, and the embers fading away.

I love, love seeing Camp again in this stage of my life.