Life at Camp

A Day in the Life of Senior Girls Session Campers: Leadership, Fun, and Growth

Today was an exciting day for our senior campers as they took charge of running the camp! The day kicked off bright and early with some invigorating yoga and stretching for our early birds. After the wake-up bell, everyone gathered for a community meeting where we reflected on the quote of the day: “Conflict, when handled correctly, strengthens.” This powerful message from Benjamin Watson set the tone for a day filled with learning and personal growth. Morning Activities: Team Building and Outdoor Adventures Following a delicious breakfast of coffee cake, […]

A Fun Wednesday at Kupugani Girls Session

The day began bright and early for our campers. Some early birds even got a head start with arts and crafts before the official wake-up call. After rising, everyone gathered for our daily community gathering. Today’s inspiring quote was from William James: “Whenever you’re in conflict with someone, there is one factor that can make the difference between damaging your relationship and deepening it. That factor is attitude.” This set a positive tone for the day ahead. Morning Activities and Team Building Following a hearty breakfast of French Toast (toast? […]

Another Good Day with the Kupugani Girls

Today was an exciting day at camp, filled with activities that kept the kids engaged and happy. The day started early with a mindfulness session for the early birds. It was a peaceful way to begin the day, allowing the children to center themselves before the hustle and bustle kicked in. The community gathering was a highlight of the morning. The campers shared the “Quote of the Day” by Tyler Cowen: “Real cultural diversity results from the interchange of ideas, products, and influences, not from the insular development of a […]

First Full Day of Girls Camp

Today was an incredible day at camp, filled with activities and bonding moments that left everyone feeling connected and energized. The day kicked off for some campers with an early bird nature walk. The crisp morning air and the sounds of birds chirping set a peaceful tone for the day. Morning Moments Before breakfast, we gathered as a community to introduce our morning song, “Ain’t Nothing Wrong With Me.” The atmosphere was uplifting as everyone sang along. We also shared a powerful quote from Maya Angelou: “Each one of us […]

A Memorable First Day with the Kupugani Girls

Today was an exciting start to the girls session at Camp Kupugani! The camp came alive this afternoon as campers arrived. The counselors were stationed at each cabin, ready to assist with luggage unloading and shuttling campers to their new homes for the next two weeks. Getting to Know Each Other Everyone gathered around the top field for introductions and name games. This was a fantastic way for campers to break the ice and start feeling comfortable with one another. The core values of Camp Kupugani were introduced along with […]

Kupu-Olympics at Blended Two!

What a fantastic day we had! The day kicked off bright and early at 7:00 am with cabin clean-up. After that, we gathered for our daily morning cirlce. The quote of the day, “Alone, we can do so little; together, we can do so much” by Helen Keller, set an inspiring tone. Then, we enjoyed a hearty breakfast of bagels, eggs, and cereal. Following breakfast, campers diligently completed their camp chores before diving into exciting morning team activities. These activities included Lifts, Acid River, and an initiative rotation. It was […]

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The day kicked off with a twist as we sang our “Goodnight” song at the morning community gathering. Can you imagine the giggles that erupted? Then, we dove into a hearty dinner of chicken and waffles to fuel up for the day’s activities. The kids were buzzing with excitement, especially about the upcoming Untalent Show. Yes, you read that right – Untalent! Flipping the Script on Team Activities After breakfast, our campers tackled some unique team challenges. They played “All Aboard” and “Ecosystem Word Association,” but the highlight was definitely […]

A Tuesday in the Life of Blended Two: Excitement, Learning, and Fun!

Hey there, camp parents! What a day it’s been here at our summer camp. This morning, we kicked things off bright and early with our community gathering. The quote of the day really set the tone for our activities, reminding us all about the interconnectedness of global issues and the importance of holistic solutions. After a hearty breakfast of bagels with a variety of topping options, our campers dove into their morning activities. First up were team-building exercises, which included the always-popular Human Knot game. Then, we split into groups […]

A Monday Full of Growth and Adventure at Blended Two

Hey there, camp parents! What a fantastic day we had at camp today. The air was buzzing with excitement as our campers dove into a day packed with empowering activities and meaningful experiences. From the moment they woke up, our young adventurers were ready to tackle the day’s challenges head-on. The morning kicked off with a powerful quote from Malala Yousafzai, setting the tone for our empowerment module. After pancakes for breakfast, the kids engaged in some thought-provoking team-building exercises. They explored their biases and drew pictures of their support […]

Cabin Sunday in the Life of Blended Two

Hey there, camp parents! Today was another fantastic day at Camp Kupugani. Our campers had a blast during our Quality Cabin Day, filled with fun activities and bonding experiences. So, let’s dive into the day’s highlights! Rise and Shine: A Lazy Start The day kicked off with a lazy breakfast of donuts, cereal and fruit, allowing our campers to ease into the morning at their own pace. It was heartwarming to see the cabins come together, deciding as a group when to head up for breakfast. Some even showed up […]

A Saturday of Adventure and Growth at Blended Two

Hey there, camp parents! What a fantastic day we had at our summer camp today. The day was packed with activities that fostered self-image and relationships, our key focus for this module. The morning kicked off with a powerful quote from Sonya Renee Taylor about radical self-love and then a hearty breakfast of Miss Natasha’s pancakes and turkey sausages. Afterward, the campers dove into team-building exercises, including affirmation circles and setting relationship goals. These activities helped them build stronger bonds with their peers. Then, they moved on to their morning […]

Queen Bee Day at Blended Two!

Hey there, camp parents! Today was an absolute blast at Camp Kupugani. Our campers experienced a unique and empowering day as we celebrated Queen Bee Day. To draw attention to systemic biases and discrimination against women and girls, today’s activities flipped the script by giving women and girls (“queen bees”) uninterrupted authority and prioritization. Ground rules included queen bees speaking first and without interruption, leading all teams and conversations, and receiving first service in meals and activities. Nonbinary individuals were also acknowledged and given priority after the queen bees, with […]