Saturday Showers

Well, another rainy day threw a wrench in our plans, but we forged ahead. New boarders joined the new day students at Project Adventure for ropes courses and get-to-kn0w-you games. And, we have to say, they really did well considering the less-than-ideal weather. Meanwhile, returning boarders split up and went to two different farms: Blue Heron Farm, which increases the availability of locally-produced, organic vegetables, and The Food Project, which trains youth from diverse backgrounds to work together to build a sustainable food system that provides food for local neighborhoods. We were so proud that, despite a wet backdrop, our students had positive attitudes and--literally--dug in to the work. We did a lot of weeding, which might not seem that helpful at first, but it meant that the plants could grow and produce lots and lots of healthy food that will be distributed among people that really need it. We did good work, and we felt good about it. (and we rewarded ourselves with pizza afterwards). The rain kept us from taking good pictures, so you'll just have to imagine us, wet, dirty, and accomplished. =)

Tonight, we ventured out to Kimball Farms, where we played volleyball, golf, mini-golf, arcade games, etc...and were treated to an all-you-can-eat ice cream sundae bar. It was SOO good. The dorms have also been practicing their fractured fairytales (which dorm parents can't help with), and now the dorm is quieting down. Tomorrow dorm leaders will lead field games, and then the dorms will each prepare their fractured fairytales for a panel of dorm parent judges.

Till then....sleep tight, everyone.