Water Days

Tuesday started off with music class, where we quickly discovered one of Calvin’s passions: water. Because it is sensory week, campers had the opportunity to play with different textures. Calvin took to the water right away and continually poured it in and out of a bucket with a cup. We used this activity to keep him busy during rest period as well.

Jordan made big strides today. He overcame his fear of eating in front of people and I was able to feed him. First, I started with applesauce, the only thing he would eat last year, and then I tried sloppy joe meat because it is similar texture. Finally, I worked my way up to solid food and he still ate it to my surprise.

I was a little disappointed in the evening activity. There were sponsors of Indian Trails at the camp so during a ceremony we were instructed to play with the kids on the bikes and with a parachute. We were definitely just putting on a show instead of acting how we normally do with the campers and I really did not like this.

On Wednesday morning, Seth arrived. Because he was three days late, he is staying until next Thursday in order to get his full week’s worth of camp. Once he arrived, we threw a bathing suit on him and went to the pool with everyone. Most of the cabin enjoyed it with the exception of AJ who just wanted Kyle to hold him, something he always loves to do.

It rained again on Wednesday but “big booms” (thunder) is one of Seth’s favorite things second only to Lady Gaga so it kept him in a good mood.

We played with Play Dough and Javelle thrusted it wildly across the table while slamming it as hard as he could. We thought Calvin may throw it everywhere but he actually had a good time with it, making about twenty yellow pancakes.

In the evening, we decorated totem poles. Obviously, we went with the sheepdog theme and did a big head at the top. We added paw prints that everyone helped paint and a collar. The finished poles are going to be displayed for several years around the camp so the Seneca Sheepdogs will be forever remembered.