You got algae where??

Sunscreen and algae and bug spray--oh my!

Staff training is almost over! It's been a busy week here at WLC. We've been preparing ourselves for another summer full of campers. We have been going over a lot of procedural type things, as well as participating in some practical training like running lost camper drills. We've also bee having some fun. On Monday we did the high ropes challenge course. Pictures will be up soon! Since it's been extremely hot all week, the administrative team (A-team) surprised us with some water balloon fun this afternoon! Training will be over at 3 tomorrow, a very welcome though since everyone is exhausted. We are heading to Steven's Point afterwards for a fun staff dinner. Then we have a few days to rest before our campers come.

Our first week will be blind and visually impaired (BVI) adults. Camp functions as a resort for these adults; it is their vacation. This means that while we offer a wide variety of activities, the week is less structured. The adults will get to pick and choose what they do. If they want to stay in their cabins and sleep for a week straight, they are more than welcome to. I have signed up to lead a variety of activities from climbing wall to pontoon fishing.

It's hard to be away from my family right now with everything that's been going on. Everyone at camp has been really supportive and made themselves available to me. I am lucky to be able to spend the summer so close to my girlfriend, Chelsey, after a long school year apart. She has been infinitely supportive and loving.

Well, it's time to head to the dining hall for dinner. Someone at my table at lunch time had Sneaky--so we all have to wear life jackets while we eat. Better go get geared up! Stay tuned!

~S