Under the direction of Nancy Staigmiller, we focused on "Caring for the Earth," with an emphasis on the challenges faced by the world's refugee peoples.
Activities included constructing a refugee camp, hauling water back from Four Mile and packing up donations of school supplies for children in Africa. We also decorated a Tent of Hope, which will be displayed with similar tents later this year in Washington, D.C., as part of a project meant to draw attention to the humanitarian crisis in Darfur.
And we took plenty of time to indulge all the old Mimanagish traditions: Hikes to Four Mile and across the river, meal-time songs, crafts, playing in the Little Hudson, gatherings on Vesper Hill and in the Chapel and a talent show. There was also a dance, which included advance lessons in break dancing and jitterbugging (the U.C.C. celebrates diversity, don't you know).
And then there was the Mimanagish Olympics. This year's events included a French toast toss, a water relay and an intense round of water balloon volleyball.
It was a great week and we hope to see all our campers back again next summer!
