It’s the first week in August and I am still finding myself in utter disbelief that camp is really over! It seems to have come and gone way to quickly this year.

It was nice to go home and see my family after seven full weeks of camp, but I am constantly reminded of the wonderful experiences I had and the amazing people I had the pleasure of meeting at Mercersburg this summer.  I already miss everyone so much!

Last year was my first year not only as a camp photographer, but also as a camper! Like the campers, I too got to experience so many new and exciting things. I also had amazing activities and countless smiling faces lined up for me to photograph each and every day. Really, what more could anyone ask for?!

I wanted to post one of my favorite photos from this summer and say a quick goodbye to you all (for now at least!).

Thank you so much for reading along with us and checking out our pictures! It has truly been a pleasure

As the last full day of Session 3 here at Mercersburg Adventure Camp comes to a close, a sense of fulfillment and happiness seems to be everywhere you look. From the very beginning of the day, when our campers donned their water gear and took to Spider Field to defend their H/T title during Water Wars, all the way to dusk, where everyone gathered at campfire and shared their favorite thing about camp, it’s obvious that within the past 2 weeks, our kids have made friends for life.

Like any fine institution, Mercersburg has their favorite traditions. For Hurricanes vs. Tornadoes Water Wars, the traditions can get a little…sticky. Our campers battled it out over games of Drip Drip Drop, Water Balloon Toss, an an obstacle course that had them spin 5 times, run through a maze, throw a sponge in a bucket, hop through 3 hoops, and then slip’n’slide their way through bright blue vanilla pudding. Not the most graceful of activities, but perhaps the most delicious!

Following their rather slippery & sticky obstacle course, our MAC campers took the cherry-on-top activity of camp: THE WATER SLIDE. To be rocketing down the side of a hill at high speeds, slipping & sliding your way down 30 feet of tarp, is the only way to end the last day of camp. Feeling that wind (and soap!) in your hair can’t compare to any other feeling!

As the sun was setting on Mercersburg’s campus, the kids gathered around the campfire one last time to sing their favorite camp songs, build some healthy Hurricanes vs. Tornadoes rivalry, and share with each other their favorite parts about camp.

I’d have to say that it’s the perfect ending to a perfect session. ‘Till next summer!

At 94 degrees, there really was no cooler place to be today than kayaking on the river. Each camper headed out for their full day great outdoor activity this morning. Whether it be climbing, hiking or horseback riding, there was plenty to keep us busy! It is definitely one of my favorite days at camp. No matter what session, there are always new and exciting adventures in store.

As Week 2 of Session 3 gets fired up, our campers dive headfirst into their second round of Enrichments and Outdoor Activities! It’s never a dull moment at camp, and it goes without saying that campers and counselors alike are having the times of their lives!

The morning was spent jumping from one exciting Enrichment to the next. Some campers headed over to the wild world of chemistry, where they found out what happens when vinegar and baking soda mix (if you don’t know yourself, perhaps you need to find the closest MAC camper and ask!). Blue volcanoes, exploding bottle caps, and tons of smiles were common sights during the morning! Campers also found themselves learning the wonderful art of the slight of hand–the Mystical World of Magic was full of exciting tricks and the sound of several people asking, “Wait, how did you do that?!”

The afternoon was spent in the great outdoors, where our campers picked up their paddles, carabiners, hiking packs, and helmets and made their way out into the wilderness. From kayaking, to canoeing, to rock climbing and wilderness survival skills, our MAC campers will undoubtedly be extremely well-versed in the great outdoors by the time they leave Mercersburg. Let’s be honest–who wouldn’t want to spend the day on the water since the heat wave finally broke? Our campers navigated the waters at Cowan’s Gap today with ease and eager smiles. Luckily for them, their counselors make learning easy–any passerby could hear laughter echoing from across the lake, and it was undoubtedly coming from our MAC campers!

Tonight was the ever-popular competition of Capture the Counselor. Unfortunately for our campers, MAC counselors are very well-trained in the art of hiding. Dumpsters, trash cans, high oak trees, the underbellies of cars, and anywhere in between, you just might find a counselor! You can hear the yells echoing across the valley as we type–only time will tell who the winner is!

Today we welcomed our Discovery Campers! We’re so excited to have them with us for this whole week. There are so many fun activities in store for them.

MAC campers are keeping busy as usual! We hit a bit of rainy weather today but that certainly didn’t stand in our way.  Campers had a chance to climb, learn to pitch tents and hit the pool in their Great Outdoors. Never a dull moment!