Camp Kupugani Blog
Monday Colors!
Our campers enjoyed a lovely Monday full of team building initiatives, camptivities such as Cooking with Tash, and then ended the evening with Rainbow Tag! With the lovely Midwestern sky as the backdrop to Rainbow Tag, campers tried to find each paint color before the person who was “It” washed off all of their paint!! Such a lovely day with an early bedtime to get up for another great day at Kupugani!
A Great Cabin Sunday
Today was no typical day at camp; today was Cabin Day! There is always something new and exciting to try, new friends to make, and at least one thing that makes every day at camp special and unique. On today’s Cabin Day, whether it was a cabin hike and picnic lunch, dam jumping and canoeing, mud volleyball, paddleboarding, or locally legendary Mimmo’s pizza for dinner, complete with hilarious cabin skits and entertaining songs in the Rec Hall, today was especially memorable and special.
All Camp Soccer at Camp Kupugani
Today, unfortunately, did not go down in history for the campers… The campers lost a close match to the counselors in the counselors vs. campers soccer match. This year was very close with the counselors taking an early lead in the first half, but they couldn’t hold onto it as the campers evened it up before half time. Luckily, the staff soccer skills were too much for the campers to handle and the game ended 3-2! Better luck next time, campers! The evening ended with a game of the Sing-Off, […]
Fabulous Friday
Today was a fabulous day, especially in that the campers enjoyed the least amount of rain in days! Indeed, only trace amounts fell…woo hoo! We can enjoy life at our Midwest summer camp in the dry! After a great start to the day with Miss Natasha’s chocolate chip pancakes, morning teams and Free to Learn time in the Walnut Grove, while the elder camp ladies did some great community service visiting the retirees at nearby Pinecrest, the sun shone through, allowing the girls to enjoy camptivities such as lake play, […]
The Power of Summer Camp
Today was a day of climbing to new heights on the rock wall, learning about the differences in cultures and groups, paddling your own canoe, constructing the highest tower of crates, shooting a bow, finding peace and freedom on a challenge hike, and poems about things that make us who we are. Camp today focused on grit, perseverance, leadership, independence, responsibility, decision-making, and other important life skills. There is nothing I believe in more than the power of summer camp.
Too Much Fun to Blog About
Hello! With apologies to any parents who have been scanning, waiting, and hoping with bated (sp?) breath for an in-camp blog, at long last, here’s one! The girls have been getting acquainted with new friends and re-connecting with old ones during these first few days. From day one, our campers had a smooth and seamless beginning to camp. From our opening pot luck to camper check in, big group games like Ship Island and Running with the Bulls, and opening campfire, the day was a great one. The meals throughout […]
My Anxiety About Sending My Child to Camp
I think there are 3 hurdles parents must overcome when contemplating about sending the first-time camper to camp: parents understanding how powerful the camp experience is and that it helps the child to grow, become independent, feel confident in their ability to handle things without parental intervention, etc.; parents feeling comfortable with their camp choice—will they care for my child and provide a safe environment? what happens if….. parents overcoming the void that is left when the child leaves (some parents might not want to send their child back to […]
Training has begun!!!!
Our staff training began today and we are quite excited about what the summer holds! We started off the morning with some fun icebreakers and learning of camp songs, including Princess Pat! We can’t wait to gather again for more training of our wonderful staff members!
Camp Prep Continues at Camp Kupugani
Today began with a post-wedding brunch. Kupugani staff served up The Works for our guests – sausages, eggs, pancakes, and of course no brunch would be complete without bacon! Staff training begins on Tuesday, so today has been spent taking care of important camp prep tasks, like getting the mud volleyball court ready! We’re eagerly anticipating the arrival of the rest of our team early next week – roll-on staff training! Keep Up to Date Have access to incredible articles and keep up to date with all Camp Kupugani life […]
Love in the Air at Camp
Love is in the air at Kupugani! Congratulations to Meg and Ryan, who were married today in the beautiful Walnut Grove. Prior to the wedding, wedding guests enjoyed hanging out on the beautiful Kupugani grounds. Canoeing, archery, and swimming in the pool were all available for guests to try. It was almost as fun as Kupugani for the campers! (And Mico of course got in on the canoeing action…) It’s been so much fun hosting guests at camp this weekend – we can hardly wait for all the campers to […]
Camp Adventure at Camp Kupugani
Today we got to finally start filling the mud volleyball court for some mudtastic fun. Afterward, we went on a suntastic adventure through the camp looking at all the funtastic activities that we will get to take wonderful children of the Earth when they arrive at our warm welcoming site up here at camp Kupugani/White Eagle. Keep Up to Date Have access to incredible articles and keep up to date with all Camp Kupugani life here!
19 Days and Counting…
The sun was shining, the birds were singing, and it was a beautiful day here at Kupugani! Armed with brooms, dusters, and cleaning spray, the staff took on the task of cleaning out the old schoolhouse. Ever wondered what a classroom looked like in the 1800s? You’ll get to check it out this summer! Our day’s effort also included servicing the camp bikes and weeding the grounds. Cabins, sand volleyball, and biking are all ready for you! Only 19 days until camp! Keep Up to Date Have access to incredible […]