We're Ready!

The last month has been a mad dash to the finish line and we're almost there--to the start of camp! Staff orientation/training week is coming to a close. We have a great group of young men and women dedicated to giving their all to Camp Frank A. Day campers this summer. Although this past week has been full of learning, we've also had some great laughs, too! We are all very anxious for the first day of session 1 tomorrow.

(During the summer, follow us via the Camp Frank A. Day page at www.bunk1.com. We'll be posting pictures and newsletters regularly. Then we'll resume blogging in the fall.)

It's more than a long weekend.

With Memorial Day weekend upon us, it's important to remember that this is more than just the unofficial start of summer and an extra day off of school or work. It's a time to reflect and be thankful for those who have served our country.

Without getting too deep or political, think about the great leaders that have led our country, platoon commanders fighting overseas or veterans that continues to volunteer in times of national disasters. Great leaders are developed and get their foundations somewhere. Many of them got their start at camps, just like Camp Day!

Tell us your story!

Are you ready to scale the Tower?

Our adventure staff and maintenance staff have been working diligently to get the tower ready for the summer. Imagine how accomplished you will feel when you make it to the top of the tower and your cabin mates cheer for you! Maybe you will be able to see Mount Tom!

It's hard to keep a secret

We are very close to finalizing the field trips and entertainers (yes, brand new for 2010) for each session. The staff are SO excited and can hardly keep them a secret. Once the agreements are final, we hope to release the schedule later this month. Stay tuned!

We opened our doors

We want to say thanks to all the families that came out to tour camp and meet Camp Director Leah Zippin and Midget Unit Director Lee Krasnoo. We had over 50 people come see a glimpse of what makes Camp Frank A. Day such a special place deep amongst the pines of Lake Quacumquasit. If you have additional questions, please let us know!

Lows Ropes - High Energy

The low ropes course is now complete. The inspector comes out next week, then it will officially be open for fun. Do you think you could successfully maneuver the Pirate Crossing?

Spring clean-up has begun!

In the last few weeks, the maintenance staff have started opening camp up and preparing for the arrival of campers in about 75 days. They have been busy trimming trees, repairing rooves, mulching trails and preparing the area of the new low ropes course.