Skies were gray, but spirits were high at Camp Cody on this rainy Wednesday. The day began with waffles, orange and cranberry muffins, bacon, and fresh fruit. Luckily, the rain held off until the afternoon, and morning groups were able to meet in their regular spots. Today’s discussion centered around how we approach challenges, change, grief, and loss. A new group activity introduced by OSU Associate Pastor Brian Craig helped our campers and staff dig deep into the experiences that unite us all, and how we can support one another.
If you’re wondering why this blog always includes a detailed account of the meals, it’s simply because this staff-member-turned-blogger is a big fan of the food at Camp Cody. Lunch included pulled pork sandwiches and chicken caesar salad wraps, AND TATER TOTS. As we transitioned to Spree Time, rain drops threatened to turn into an all-out shower, but held off for most of the afternoon. Today was our annual “three versus three” basketball tournament. Eight teams competed for the title of champion, and a team including Steve Flaherty, Billy Reeves, and senior Matthew Tevnan walked away with the victory.
Today’s afternoon program paired two morning groups together and tasked them with creating a skit to be performed later in the evening at the Variety Show. Teams were given a song from the week, a prop, a line, and other criteria that needed to be included in their performance. They spent the afternoon planning and practicing for the big event.
Clad in rain jackets, everyone made their way to dinner. Tonight’s meal was chicken lo mein, pork fried rice, dumplings, and exquisitely baked chocolate cookies. Seriously, these cookies were incredible. Because of the rain, Chapel was held underneath the tent again. Members of the eighth-grade class assisted with worship, and John incorporated some fan-favorite songs that involve dance participation from the crowd. Bob Caldeira provided the message this evening, reminding everyone of how small acts of kindness and gestures can brighten someone’s day and impact them long after the fact.
Our staff worked very hard leading up to Skit Night and the Variety Show to move the stages and all of our equipment underneath the tent. While rain tried to put a damper on our evening program, our committed team refused to let that happen. Skit Night and the Variety Show were both huge successes. The evening started out with each of the five groups performing their skit. Costumes, props, and music cues were key in delivering these Oscar-worthy performances. Campers, staff, and CIT’s came together to put on an amazing show. Our judges Candace Crocker, Billy Reeves, Katherine Kelly, and Colin Liebert had their work cut out for them determining a winner.
Once all the skits had been performed, we transitioned into our annual Variety Show. Campers performed talents like singing, comedy, dance, and more! Staff members led fun games, and our first-year staff hosted. As always, our whole Camp family was blown away by the talent of our campers. This night is a favorite for many.
We then made our way to the council ring for a Vespers message from Staff Director, Rachel Mirski. Rachel recounted her rocky start to her Camp experience and highlighted the folks who’ve helped her throughout her journey from camper, to cabin staff, to administrative staff. Everyone returned to their cabins a little wet from the rain but with smiles on their faces.
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