HI Parents and Friends of DMC,

HI Parents and Friends of DMC,

It’s hard to believe, but today marks the halfway point of DMC.  Most of the academic progress occurs during the second half as the campers have solidified their foundation and will hopefully be moving forward rapidly over the next 2 + weeks.

Camp goes very well –  with a smooth week logistically and cooperating weather, although the monsoons have moved into Colorado and we are constantly dodging thundershowers in the afternoons.  However the moisture and cooler temperatures are much appreciated.

This past weekend was our camp-out and boating weekend at Vallecito Lake.  It hasn’t rained at night since May, but of course at 9:45 PM on Friday night, a fierce storm moved in with torrential rains and sustained lightning and thunder.  When that happened we abandoned the campfire and dove into the tents.  Fortunately Saturday morning dawned clear and we had a fine morning on the lake.  We had 3 pontoon boats and a speedboat to pull the tubers.  Some of the campers wanted a mellow ride just to cruise over the water, while others wanted to get wild, and we always have some wipeouts. (see attached photos).

At @ 1 PM, we got off the lake with the clouds building and the winds picking up and had lunch on the dock, then headed back to the campsite to pretty good rain squalls.  After talking the schedule over the campers and staff wanted to stay even in the rain.  Then the weather turned nice and we had a great outdoor afternoon and night – with even a “supermoon" rising.

Sunday was dry, and we had a relaxed morning before packing up and returning to DMC.  Overall a fine, fine weekend.

This next weekend is “Camper/Counselor” choice where the campers and staff choose activities of particular interest for the campers.  It should be fun and I’ll keep you updated.

Except for a few speed bumps here and there, the campers are healthy, engaged, energetic, and embracing their very full schedule.

Camp is good!

Zane Bilgrav

970-385-4449

zane@durangomountaincamp.com

It’s hard to believe, but today marks the halfway point of DMC.  Most of the academic progress occurs during the second half as the campers have solidified their foundation and will hopefully be moving forward rapidly over the next 2 + weeks.

Camp goes very well –  with a smooth week logistically and cooperating weather, although the monsoons have moved into Colorado and we are constantly dodging thundershowers in the afternoons.  However the moisture and cooler temperatures are much appreciated.

This past weekend was our camp-out and boating weekend at Vallecito Lake.  It hasn’t rained at night since May, but of course at 9:45 PM on Friday night, a fierce storm moved in with torrential rains and sustained lightning and thunder.  When that happened we abandoned the campfire and dove into the tents.  Fortunately Saturday morning dawned clear and we had a fine morning on the lake.  We had 3 pontoon boats and a speedboat to pull the tubers.  Some of the campers wanted a mellow ride just to cruise over the water, while others wanted to get wild, and we always have some wipe outs. (see attached photos).

At @ 1 PM, we got off the lake with the clouds building and the winds picking up and had lunch on the dock, then headed back to the campsite to pretty good rain squalls.  After talking the schedule over the campers and staff wanted to stay even in the rain.  Then the weather turned nice and we had a great outdoor afternoon and night – with even a “supermoon" rising.

Sunday was dry, and we had a relaxed morning before packing up and returning to DMC.  Overall a fine, fine weekend.

This next weekend is “Camper/Counselor” choice where the campers and staff choose activities of particular interest for the campers.  It should be fun and I’ll keep you updated.

Except for a few speed bumps here and there, the campers are healthy, engaged, energetic, and embracing their very full schedule.

Camp is good!

Zane Bilgrav

970-385-4449

zane@durangomountaincamp.com