Summer Camp '12 - Camp Moosilauke

So after being here for 8 weeks it's time for me to go! There has been a distinct lack of communication with the outside world (especially the internet) so I suppose I should condense it to a blog post!

Firstly, I had my Birthday (21st June) here in the states, I turned 21 (thank god) which meant I was legally allowed adult beverages, yippee! Prior to the kids getting to camp the waterfront staff underwent lifeguard training which was really good fun! The lake was picturesque and warm, so jumping in was just plain comfortable!

There was also some cute wildlife!

Chipmunk!

After that, we got camp ready for the arrival of 120 children and then had a bit of a party at a local village called Warren, NH. It was a little redneck but pretty good fun, a Lynrd Skynrd cover band were playing all night and they weren't half bad! We got a ride there in a classic US school bus which made the whole experience worthwhile, little did I know i'd be spending a fair bit of time in one!

:)

Beer!

Warren - not sure where the rocket came from!

I also had to do a small camp driving test to be able to use one of these on my days off and for taking the kids on trips!

GMC Suburban, 8.1L V8 - Slow as shit.

It's a miserable vehicle to drive! But it makes a lot of noise....

Once the kids arrived, our jobs were set and our daily routine's were planned out. My job was to look after a set group of kids assigned to my cabin, Lifeguard, Drive the powerboats and teach Wakeboarding and Waterskiing, all in all a very pleasant job!

Throughout the weeks of camp the counselors had 2 nights off and 1 whole day and night off per week - not a bad deal compared to some camps! We tried to make the most of any of this time so travelling around the local area was common, either messing around, hiking, climbing, swimming or relaxing at waterholes.

Mt Cube - 2909ft

Mt Moosilauke - 4802ft (camp trip)

Climbing at Rumney, NH

Pioneer Camp Watering Hole

Mt Moosilauke looking south from Summit

All the things I needed for rest hour!

Tilton Police Cheif

=P

Weirs Beach, NH on Lake Winnepesaukee

Maybe a little too small for me =(

Baker Cliffs

"Messing around" at Weirs Beach

GUN

Nearing the end of camp, the whole camp (staff and campers) had a hog roast - a real one! The pulled pork was delicious!

Overall working at Summer Camp was an amazing experience and I'm so glad I did it! All I can feel now though is the excitement for my travels ahead! Next stop, the Big Apple!