Camp Begins!

It is a great start to the Summer of 2009 at Diamond Ridge. The weather is ideal. The campers are full of smiles and enthusiasm. And as always, our staff of counselors and specialists are going above and beyond to make sure that each and every camper has a positive and rewarding summer experience.

Many of our staff have told me that it seems as if last summer never ended. From the pool, to the athletic fields, to the art studios, to the nature trails to the Dining Hall, I have seen campers making new friends, showing respect towards each other, displaying great sportsmanship and most importantly having a great time.

All of our activities are in full swing. The campers have been tested for their swim level. Lower Camp competed in their first Game Show of the summer, What in the World is this? Athletic Majors have given a big "thumbs up" to our new activities - Camp Games, Competitive Swimming and Lakefront. Art Majors also gave rave reviews to their new activities - Painting the Masters, Sculpture and Jewelcraft.

We kicked off the summer with Pump Up the Volume Week. Hip Hop Tunes could be heard throughout camp on Monday. Today, the play list was full of Rock 'n' Roll favorites. Tomorrow, we will be listening to some Motown tunes.

The campers are looking forward to Friday's Theme Day Event, the Disco Dance Party. MC Fresh from Philly Event Group Live will be spinning the tunes in Cedar Hall. We already have lots of requests. I know that Lower Camp is ready to dance to Hannah Montana's HoeDown ThrowDown!

I am looking forward to seeing everyone's best dance moves on Friday afternoon.

Uncle Steven