Pine Cove

The school decided to take the 4th and 5th graders to Pine Cove this year. This is a camp that does animal/science education as well as various camp activities. Of course, this meant I would go as well because that's just how we roll around here. I'm not a huge camper, but knew Lorelei would be elated to go. A few of her classmates were unable to make it, but she loved getting time with the ones who did.

Mrs. Smith and I showing the kids how you play tetherball!

Temporarily capturing bugs to get a closer look at them.

Horses!

Our view as we walked to the main section from our cabins.

"Campfire" time. The kids loved the songs and stories the Pine Cove Staffers sang/told.

Our usual walk from the cabin.

So most of you know Lorelei is reeeeeally not a fan of heights. She was adamant she would not participate in ziplining and would not be talked into it. Addison persuaded her into joining her for The Breathtaker the next day. They were able to tell them "stop" so it didn't go as high as they could have, but it was still an exciting feat for Lorelei!

Thrilled the lemur came right up to her.

Pet a sloth? Yes please! Mom did too! (How could you not?)
This sloth was the most active I have ever seen. He probably should have been named Flash. ;)

Standing on chairs each meal after they enter.
Then they have to yell "open the doors please" for the food to be served.

This one was probably a bigger feat than The Breathtaker. The Barn Swing. This girl instantly wanted to try it (the least high of these types of activities seemed more appealing to her) but then got to the top and realized it was higher than it looked and walked right back down. I had to do some serious talking and she agreed to try it if I went first. I did (also agreeing its way scarier when you get to the top!) and had a great swing in the barn! Then she was super hesitant but finally did it! So proud of her. Then I really wanted her to try one more time and bribed her with extra cake at supper so she actually went twice. :) (Regretted that one because suddenly it was more exciting to get cake than be proud that she overcame her fear...but even old moms like me make mistakes... ;) )

Whoo Hoo!

The proud group in front of the barn! One of my absolute favorite things about these few days was hearing the students encourage each other. Anytime a student was scared (and you know this happened a bit with L) they were super encouraging and it just made me happy she has those types of students around her each week at school.

The students used mud and debris they found nearby to build a structure.
Then they proceeded to show them what happens when weather hits.
Lorelei's group's structure actually held up fairly well considering this "storm".

First time in a canoe!

This seems to be one of Lorelei's favorite memories of the trip.
Pizza Polo. This is basically a version of Marco Polo they played in their cabin...a girl walked around wearing the pizza sleeping bag while the other girls hid. She loved having so much friend time.

Learning more about animals is always a hit with my kiddos!
This speaker was great and it was wonderful to see the birds so close and learn some amazing facts.

Pine Cove Group 2018
(Lorelei is front row, fourth from the left.)