Summer Memories

Some summer adventures so far to record before I forget them. 

Delaney went to Breakaway camp this year.  Aside from an overnight field trip in 5th grade or a slumber party for a friend's birthday, I am not sure she has been away from us that long.  

There was nervousness, both on the part of Delaney and us the parents. This is one of those cases where I may not understand why, but I am definitely aware there is a difference raising a boy child and a girl child.  It is interesting to me that girls social order and the formation of friend groups is so much earlier than boys. The phrase that boys mature later than boys not only applies to physical size, but understanding or at least forming friend groups, too.

Anyway, I have wandered from Breakaway Camp. Delaney and Dana were both nervous because Delaney kept saying she didn't know anyone and Dana was worried she wouldn't make friends and be the oddball of the group. Things turned out very well and she had a wonderful week.  There was canoeing, swimming, paddle boarding, beach time, endless photo opportunities, and even the food was good.  That is a miracle in itself and would definitely be a deal breaker about going to the next camp or not. There was the first night where she was greeted by zombies and then there was body surfing in the refreshing Pacific Ocean. It was a good experience with lots of free time that Delaney loved, and she wants to go back next year.