Category: Pine Forest Camp

Let the Games Begin!

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Let the Games Begin!

Stanford!  Michigan!  Texas!  Wisconsin!

Tonight we held the opening ceremonies for College Day 2019. Campers and their high-energy leaders were decked out in college colors and were hootin’ and hollerin’ as they cheered each other on! First there was the solemn opening ceremony with a flaming Olympic torch and pledge. This was followed by some rousing competition.

It all ended tonight in an intense flaming rope-burning contest on Mitchell Field. Tomorrow it’s all day track and field competition, swim meets and an all-camp Steeplechase.

Let the college spirit soar! Let the fun and games begin!

Pine Forest Camp Explorers!

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A Day in the Life at PFC for future campers!

It’s our first future camper day at camp! Future campers came from far and wide to see PFC in action. It was a beautiful day with lots going on. Our Explorers arrived mid-morning and stayed busy all day long meeting campers, counselors  and participating in activities. They head down to the lake, up to arts and crafts and on the courts and fields for athletics. The best part?  The rain held out for most of the day and our future campers are heading to Lee’s Rink for a campfire!  For those families who are looking to sign up for 2020 or 2021, our Explorer program a great way to experience one of America’s great camps in action.

The Inter-Camp Gymnastics Meet!

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All eyes were on the competitors, you could hear a pin drop. It was an intense, graceful, exquisite gymnastics competition. Today, campers competed in a multi-camp gymnastics meet. Tumbling, bars, vaulting, beam and more. Judges watched closely and graded each performance carefully. Thank you, Traci, and our amazing gymnastics staff for a very professional and exciting event.

Red, White, Blue and Gold!

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July 4th is one of the best days at camp, so we woke up to pure excitement today! Our 10s came through each bunk decked out in red, white and blue and they paraded around camp with whistles and bullhorns in their decorated golf carts!

We walked into the dining room to find the entire place decorated with red, white and blue balloons and streamers. For breakfast, we had french toast with strawberries (red), whipped cream (white), and blueberries (blue) and fresh Krispy Kreme doughnuts – a true PFC tradition!

We did lunch the only way we know how to on the 4th: a special meal complete with foot-long hot dogs!

This afternoon, we had an awesome carnival come to camp! It was complete with an inflatable obstacle course for the pool and massive inflatable waterslides!

The highlight of 4th of July at camp are the best fireworks display in Pike County over Mitchell Field. We always hear from alumni that July 4th reminds them of their cherished time in Greeley. We wouldn’t have it any other way.

Happy birthday, America!

 

 

Wacky Wednesday!

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We had a flurry of inter-camp games today, cold cuts for lunch, and celebrated WACKY WEDNESDAY!  While we love wacky Wednesday, and the opportunity to dress however we want — the BEST part about camp is that we can do that any day anyway.  We wouldn’t want to be our crazy selves anywhere else!

 

Keep Playing Tennis!

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Today is the USTA Tournament!

Campers from all over come to participate in singles and double competitions. On days like today, campers are reminded to “Keep Playing Tennis,” Marvin Black’s mantra. The game of tennis is a lifetime skill and Pine Forest has a fantastic program headed up by tennis pro, Craig Wallace.

Let the games and the fun begin!

Big Sister, Little Sister

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The secret is out!

This week Senior and Hi-Senior girls got the names of their “little sisters.” It was up to them to provide clues as to who they are. Is that a note under my pillow? A bracelet in my cubby? Who made my bed for me? Last night was the BIG REVEAL: Older campers identified themselves to their little sisters at a multi-dimentional evening activity!

It was a great few days of mystery and excitement!