More than a big event to which campers look forward each summer, trips are way for campers to refresh and come back to camp feeling revitalized. As fun as camp trips all, the period after trips is always a special time when spirit is high and everything seems even more fun than it did before as this week’s guest blog from Camp Laurel South illustrates.

Our 8th and 9th Graders returned yesterday from their trips to Acadia National Park and White Water Rafting on the Kennebec River.  They had a blast!  As great as it was, though, we’re all so happy to have the entire Laurel South family reunited in Casco.  We’re back in full-gear with programming, and all around camp excitement fills the air.  There are incredible dishes being created in our brand new Culinary Center, the Athletics Instruction has been awesome, the creativity shown at the Arts’ Centers and Theater are second to none, and Crescent Lake is always a hotbed of activity.  Our first “S” Day was a hit:  the Saco and Kineo campers had an amazing time at Splashtown USA , the 7th Graders enjoyed Seacoast, and the Baxter/Allagash Beach party was a huge success!

Roger and Dagni had a fabulous time at dinner last night with our 7-Year Club members.  They had a wonderful meal while reminiscing about the campers’ experiences over the past 7, 8, and even 9 years!  Where have the years gone?

Tonight is Counselor Hunt, a favorite Evening Program and long-time Laurel South tradition.

The fun never ends in Casco!