Hello Canadensis!
Just got back from our annual Reunion and I must say that it completely got me in the Summer Spirit! While the Reunion is still an opportunity to look back and reminisce on the amazing 2016 Summer we shared together, it is also a time to get excited about Summer 2017! Even in a snow storm, we were so happy to see so many campers and staff turn out for the event. This year, we held the festivities at the Brunswick Zone in Feasterville, PA. The location provided bowling, arcade games, and laser tag for everyone to play. We learned that many campers also coordinated the Reunion with a bunk sleepover, which always makes the Reunion extra special. To check out some pictures of the event, click here. But, here were some of my favorite shots…
Counselor Amanda with 2017 Upper Seniors Lily and Jordyn.
Griffin and Dylan found their CIT Zach.
Junior Girls with their counselors Julia and Julia and their CIT Sydney.
It’s official. The 2017 CITs were in the house!
Our Winter office is getting really busy this time of year, particularly with our staff hiring. Starting very soon, we will all be “hitting the road” in our effort to hire some amazing new staff. If you know of anyone that is interested in working at camp, please have them complete an application on our website here. As always, our staff search is to find Mature Goofballs to work at camp. Here is a new poster we created to help us with our search.
Also to note in the staff news of things is that Summer 2017 is shaping up with so many returning staff members from last summer. This year, we have received so many re-applications for counselors that would like to experience camp all over again.
NOW, it’s time for my first BLOG BAND CALL.
First five campers and/or staff to e-mail me at brian@canadensis.com with the correct answer to this camp related question will be sent a much coveted white team band. The question is…
At what time did reveille blow this summer to break Color War 2016?
White Team Band Call Bands will be sent to the first five campers or staff that can correctly answer my BLOG BAND CALL question.
As always, the blogs are a great way to introduce so many new and returning Canadensis campers. Over the past 5 weeks, I’ve met so many excited campers that can’t wait for Summer 2017 to start…
In Bala Cynwyd, PA, I met up with Zach (3rd grade; 1st summer) and Noah (6th grade; 3rd summer). I learned that Zach plays midfield and defense on his Lower Merion Soccer Club team in both the fall and spring. He is a huge lover of music, particularly pop music, and is known to be the family DJ. When at home, he enjoys playing video games. When he gets to camp as part of the Upper Junior division, he is looking forward to things like soccer, cooking, the lake, the banana boat and canteen. As for Noah, he is playing basketball in the Penn Valley league. In the spring, he will play both baseball and run track. On top of that, he plays piano and saxophone. Both boys also enjoy hanging out with their dog Molly. Noah, now a Freshman at Canadensis, wanted to give a shout out the 2016’s Bunk 11. In 2017, he can’t wait to be “up on the hill,” going to Cooperstown and having twice the electives. Here is a photo…
Me with Upper Junior Zach and Freshman Noah (and their dog Molly).
In New York City, I got to hang out with twins Sydney and Aiden (2nd grade; 1st summers). As for Sydney, she is very active taking both gymnastics and computer coding classes, where she makes games that can be put on the internet. Sydney also loves arts and crafts, dance parties and is a big fan of Taylor Swift, who she saw over the past year for her very first concert. As a Lower Junior in 2017, Sydney is excited for the waterslides at the pool, going in the lake and canteen. Aiden is currently taking a robotics class. During my visit, he even showed me some of the cool projects he’s completed. In the fall and spring seasons, he plays baseball. Aiden is a big fan of the New York Giants as well as the Yankees, Knicks and Wisconsin Badgers. When he gets to camp as a Lower Junior, he is ready for activities like football, baseball, robotics and canteen. Here is a pic…
Me with Lower Juniors Sydney and Aiden.
In Livingston, NJ, I spent some time with Riley (3rd grade; 1st summer), who will part of our Upper Junior Girls group this year. Riley is currently playing in a basketball league. Her team is the Liberty. Just recently, she finished up her soccer league in the fall. In the spring, it will be time for softball. When not out on the fields and courts, Riley loves to do arts and crafts. When she’s in the mood to chill, she can be seen watching her favorite TV show “Jesse.” Riley is really looking forward to all of the different activities at camp from all the great stuff at the lake to riding the quads to Color War. But, must of all, she said that she is really excited to meet all of the new people and make new friends. Here is a snapshot…
Me with Upper Junior Riley.
In Merion Station, PA, I saw twins Eli and Julian (4th grade, 1st summers), who are tremendously pumped for their first sleep away camp experience! Both just recently completed their soccer seasons and have now moved onto playing in their Penn Valley basketball league. On top of that, Eli plays the drums and trumpet and enjoys taking care of his pet guinea pig Max. He also likes sports cars, rooting for his Philadelphia Eagles and playing computer games. Julian plays both the guitar and violin, likes technology and playing video games and cheering on his favorite basketball team, the 76ers. When I asked the boys what they are looking forward to at camp this summer, both said all of the water sports at the lake, Color War and sports leagues. Here is a photo…
Me with Lower Inters Julian and Eli.
In Mt. Sinai, NY, I got to know twins Austin and Hayden (4th grade; 1st summers). Austin told me all about how he is involved in karate, where he is currently a brown belt. On the other hand, Hayden is a guitar player and likes playing tunes from 21 Pilots and Coldplay. In the fall and spring, both boys play on baseball teams. Austin likes playing CF and SS while Hayden likes SS and 3B. Both are sports fans of the Mets, Giants and Islanders as well. Just recently, the two of them started playing on a hockey team. As part of the Lower Inter Boys division in 2017, Austin is ready for things like gaga, fishing, morning line-up and CBL while Hayden is looking forward to rock band, morning line-up, the Canadensis Today Show and CBL. Here is picture…
Me with Lower Inters Hayden and Austin.
In Setauket, NY, I was with Mason (3rd grade, 1st summer). Mason likes to play lacrosse all year round. Currently, he is also playing on a basketball team. In the fall and spring, he plays baseball. On top of all that, Mason is master lego builder and showed me some of his finished pieces, which were mighty impressive. He is also a big fan of Star Wars and Harry Potter. When it’s time to root for his favorite teams, you’ll see him cheering for the Rangers, Jets and Mets. When he gets to camp in June as part of the Upper Junior division, he is looking forward to learning how to play hockey, robotics, legos, ziplinling and the quads. Here is a pic…
Me with Upper Junior Mason.
In Port Washington, NY, I saw Andrew (3rd grade; 1st summer). Andrew loves to play basketball. Recently, he even took a trip to Springfield, MA to visit the Basketball Hall of Fame. His favorite teams to root for are Duke and the Golden State Warriors. Andrew even declared himself a Cameron Crazy (which is another name for die hard Duke fans). Andrew also loves to swim. When at home chilling out, you can find Andrew surfing the web, watching his favorite You Tube videos or some of his favorite movies like “The Karate Kid” and “ET.” As an Upper Junior in 2017, Andrew is eagerly awaiting activities like basketball, the pool and water slides, lake, ropes course and, of course, Color War! Here is a shot…
Me with Upper Junior Andrew.
If you couldn’t tell from the first pic, Andrew had Canadensis tattoos on for the visit. Here’s a closer look.
In New York City, I also saw Colby (3rd grade; 1st summer). Colby is a huge football fan. He currently plays in two different flag football leagues. On Sundays, you’ll find him rooting for his favorite team, the New England Patriots. He also enjoys playing video games, with Minecraft and Roadblox being two that he currently enjoys the most. Colby is creative and really likes to build with Legos as well. He told me that he also likes music and let me know that he attended his very first concert last year, seeing the band Pearl Jam. Finally, Colby is a big fan of movies and enjoys classics like “Spaceballs” and “The Karate Kid.” When he comes to camp in June as part of the Upper Junior Boys division, he is really excited for all of the sports leagues, learning to play lacrosse, the quads and waterskiing. Here is a snapshot….
Me with Upper Junior Colby.
Well, that’s all of the blogging for now. More to come soon!
Have a great day!
-Brian
