This was the day we were all waiting for. This afternoon the plans were to visit a farm and read to the ponies. We had groomed and ridden horses on Monday. We were ready for the ponies today. As the morning progressed the skies grew darker and darker. By noon we were told that heavy rain storms were expected. Our trip was cancelled. Holly, Ginger and I quickly planned alternate activities involving scrapbooking, making birdfeeders, craft kits, puzzles and Lego blocks.
The storm hit as we ate lunch, and we lost power for a few seconds. As I broke the news to the campers that our trip was cancelled, I anticipated disappointed expressions and upset campers. After I reassured the kids that we were still going to get to go swimming, they all visibly relaxed, and we divided the campers into groups. We then passed a peaceful afternoon constructing model cars, building imaginative creations, stamping, stringing beads and making Reading Camp posters to decorate Mission House doors. No one fussed or complained. These kids are awesome!
Then when the last camper was safely home, I drove to a local business to purchase some “thank-yous” to give to our counselors tomorrow. When I entered the store, I was confronted by a sign that said that they no longer accepted gift certificates. I guess it's time for another Plan B!
-Mary Eclov from St. Michael's Episcopal Church in Lexington is a camp director of the Mission House Reading Camp
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