Hello
from DMC! As leader of the Mocking jay cabin (aka Girl's Cabin) we are
having a lot of fun so far this summer. Writing this blog, I am
currently sitting in our Hunger Games decorated cabin listening to music
and making friendship bracelets. We also like to make bows and arrows
and often dance (a lot!!) before we get ready for bed in the evenings.
Steffi has been in charge of making the bows and arrows that we will be
using when we try to win the Academic Olympics this year, something the
girl's cabin has not done since I've been counselor (at least a
year...)
So
far this week, the Mocking jays have stayed a tight-knit group by all
participating in the Horse's outdoor pursuit. I have been very lucky to
have found a fellow horse-lover among the campers. Taylor is the only
first time camper in our group, but we have welcomed her with loving
arms and appreciate her horse knowledge during the afternoons. She will
also be leading the mocking jays into battle at a horse show this
weekend where she will compete on Flag in the barrels. We all plan on
being there to support her!
In
other news in the horse arena, Katya has shown her true hunger games
spirit and courage by being the first camper to ride Spirit, a
'spirited' mustang pony that is also new at the camp. While this pony
may be beautiful, it is definitely stubborn, as Mary would say, "he is
being a butt." But Katya would not give up, and soon her and Spirit
were successfully completing all the jumps in the arena!
Steffi,
while being scared of the horses last year, came out with lots of
confidence this year and has even helped in instructing the other girls
alongside me. One of our favorite games to play while we warm up is
"Steffi says..." (Simon says) her best game move was to have everyone
sing the National Anthem, which only I could successfully do to win the
game! Steffi also has formed a close bond with my horse Ben, a very
large, loving giant who Steffi has taught a trick too and also rides to
cool him down.
I
was really excited to see Mary back this year - but hardly recognized
her as she has grown 5 inches. Mary also has improved greatly in the
riding arena. Although her favorite horse, Sherman, was attacked by the
other horses while trying to fight for Boo's love (the only girl horse
amidst seven boys...) she has been very good about trying other horses
and is especially bonding with Stoney. Mary and Stoney tear around the
arena, winning Steffi's game, and also completing all the jump courses
and leading trail rides.
Since
there are only a few girls at camp this year (just us five!) we have to
stand up for ourselves and hold our own at evening activities, such as
soccer. While Mary and Taylor seem to find talking on the field more
important than scoring, they do a good job of distracting each other and
others from the ball. Katya is a real player out there, and is always
up for competing with the boys. Steffi is our best cheerleader and
always gives it her all as well, despite being one of the smaller, but
mightier, campers on the field.
Here is some notes directly form the Mocking jays' mouths....
Taylor
I'm
having a great time with all the new friends I'm making and with the
new adventures I'm going on. I'm excited to do a show this coming up
Saturday with Flag but I do miss my old horse. I think about her all
the time. I wish that I was still at home at times, but I'm getting
over that as days go on.
Steffi
I've
been able to get over my fear of horses it has been a very challenging
but neigh (horse sound) breaking experience riding Allie's horse Benny
Boo which is the best horse I have ever been on and met, cheers Ben. Go
Mocking Jays!
Mary
I'm so excited to go to Ouray, basically my hometown.
Katya
Doing
activities are fun. I can't wait until the weekend I know we will have a
lot of fun and parties! I know this is just the beginning but there
will be more to come. I'm getting to know everybody in my cabin,
everybody each has a different interesting personality which I'm still
trying to figure out but we're getting along great.
That's
all the Mocking Jays have to say for now, it is WAY past our bedtime
and we want to be well rested for all the fun camp adventures to come!
Allie
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