I had a bit of anxiety sitting down to write this #campmemories post. I never went to an overnight camp during the summer as a child. Or a day camp, either. My summers were playing at home with my little sister, riding my bike, or enjoying the local pool with my friends. I did however; stay over at camp in grade 6 for our graduation trip. My one night there is exactly how I would imagine everyday at summer camp would be. We played capture the flag, learned about nature, ate in a huge dining room, learned how to get out from under a tipped canoe, wore bug hats, and nothing beats a room full of bunk beds and giggling girls. This memory stands strong in my mind, one night, which created so many memories, as an adult I am still enjoying today.

Life Long Memories

My husband did enjoy camp as a child and teen.There has been numerous times we have been driving and something has triggered these camp memories for him. He attended a camp in Beautiful Muskoka. It’s so fun listening to him talk about the games they played, the swimming they did, and the friends he made along the way. Not to mention the cute girl he kept in touch with over the years of camp as a child, creating a “summer love” effect.

Our Dream

Our children (5/ 4/ 2/ baby) have not yet enjoyed the public camp experience. But they do enjoy our cottage, and camping during the summer months as a family. We believe the experience is very important as a child and we hope to give them all we
can. We have a little controlling issue and are afraid to let go! I know we aren’t the only ones who have fear of sending their child to camp.

The one thing I am bringing away from writing this post is that, camp creates and builds memories that will never get lost in the process of time. That’s a gift worth giving!

I’m participating in the OUR KIDS Camp Expo BlogHop. Yesterday’s Camp Memory can be found at Fab Frugal Mama.
Tomorrow, the fun is happening at Mom in Work PJs.

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February 26, 2012, 12:00 to 4:00pm, Roy Thomson Hall, 60 Simcoe
Street, Toronto