Flexible

Last night as we were sitting in the chapel, it started to thunder and lightening and the sky got really dark. Program Director S and I quietly slipped outside to gather up all of the drying flags that cabins had spent the afternoon painting. By the time we had them all, it was POURING. Our evening activity was supposed to be an all camp game that we play outside. Our other evening activities during the week are a dance party, a talent show and a campfire. None of those was an easy switch, so instead, we had Counselor P tell stories and do comedy improv for the hour. Luckily he is incredibly gifted and enjoys entertaining, so it was a great night.

We woke up this morning to the same downpour from last night, so at breakfast, S and I reassigned activities and came up with a plan until the rain stopped. Counselors got to spend the morning coming up with new activities instead of canoeing or shooting archery and all of the other outdoor activities we do at camp.

Our oldest group of kids go on an overnight adventure every Tuesday night and this morning I received a very well-written note from some of the girls, detailing all of the reasons why they shouldn't go on the overnight. I actually agreed with all of them, so I cancelled it. However, both the boys and the girls want to do something special, so the counselors and I have been planning and re-planning all day. Pontoon trips, camping inside of buildings, cookouts and several other things are on the schedule.

For the rest of the day, we have plan A and plan B in case of weather, and we also have plans C-X, which are all variations. I feel like I've been planning all day and my head is spinning. After several suggested plans, requests and conversations during lunch, I am now planning only one hour at a time and I am prepared for ANYTHING. What a day!