The boys survived life in the Canadian wilderness. They not only survived, but they thrived embracing the mud, the cold lake and the lack of modern conveniences without a protest. In fact, Aidan remarked to me, "It's weird Mom, but after a day or two you adjust and you think that camp is your home."
They climbed rope courses and did a cat walk on a log suspended two stories tall. (The video of Brennan balancing on a log up in the trees almost gave me a mommy heart attack.) The rock climbed, canoed, and did obstacle courses. One of my favorite stories was of the father/child obstacle course race set up all over the island. They did archery (Brennan's personal favorite), hiked and bush whacked through the wild. They swam in the lake and jumped from platforms 10 feet and 20 feet tall. (I am thankful there is no video of Aidan jumping from 20 feet into the lake. I am not sure I could handle it. On the other hand, I wish there was video of Chris jumping from the 20 foot jump, slipping and turning on his side, and landing a spectacular "back" flop. So spectacular he is black and blued all over from the force of the impact. I have heard there are pictures - of which I must make a mission to hunt down.)
Chris and the boys loved it so much that they will definitely return next year for the Whoville Dads and Kids Pathfinder Weekend, but in addition both boys would like to attend the camp for real during the summer. Pathfinder offers overnight camp for boys ages 7 and up, starting at two weeks and going for the whole summer. A few of Aidan's friends will attend next summer for two weeks and Aidan is desperate to go. He may be ready, but I am not sure I am ready.
The boys did struggle a bit with the lack of, ahem, modern bathroom conveniences. Brennan got home, gave hugs, and then promptly ran to the bathroom with a gleeful, "I have been waiting so long for this!" He then made himself at home in the bathroom for quite some time.
It's the little things you miss the most.
I am not sure how it happened, but when they got out of the car, I swore they each grew at least an inch or so. They looked taller and more mature. It may have just been the four days away, but I swear they grew in both body and in spirit while they were gone.
They climbed rope courses and did a cat walk on a log suspended two stories tall. (The video of Brennan balancing on a log up in the trees almost gave me a mommy heart attack.) The rock climbed, canoed, and did obstacle courses. One of my favorite stories was of the father/child obstacle course race set up all over the island. They did archery (Brennan's personal favorite), hiked and bush whacked through the wild. They swam in the lake and jumped from platforms 10 feet and 20 feet tall. (I am thankful there is no video of Aidan jumping from 20 feet into the lake. I am not sure I could handle it. On the other hand, I wish there was video of Chris jumping from the 20 foot jump, slipping and turning on his side, and landing a spectacular "back" flop. So spectacular he is black and blued all over from the force of the impact. I have heard there are pictures - of which I must make a mission to hunt down.)
Chris and the boys loved it so much that they will definitely return next year for the Whoville Dads and Kids Pathfinder Weekend, but in addition both boys would like to attend the camp for real during the summer. Pathfinder offers overnight camp for boys ages 7 and up, starting at two weeks and going for the whole summer. A few of Aidan's friends will attend next summer for two weeks and Aidan is desperate to go. He may be ready, but I am not sure I am ready.
The boys did struggle a bit with the lack of, ahem, modern bathroom conveniences. Brennan got home, gave hugs, and then promptly ran to the bathroom with a gleeful, "I have been waiting so long for this!" He then made himself at home in the bathroom for quite some time.
It's the little things you miss the most.
I am not sure how it happened, but when they got out of the car, I swore they each grew at least an inch or so. They looked taller and more mature. It may have just been the four days away, but I swear they grew in both body and in spirit while they were gone.
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