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Cereal & Butterflies!

Cereal and Butterflies?  When Andrew, Midori and Aidan ate breakfast this morning they probably felt like they had also ingested those "Proverbial" butterflies.  They all had that feeling because it was going to be their "FIRST DAY OF CAMP EVER"! This afternoon when I sat with the Day Camp kids, I started to ask Midori how she liked Camp. "What was the best part of today?", I asked.  Midori responded, "Crafts! Look what I made. It's a house with Pom Poms!" I could see the glitter AND smile on her face! She clearly had a great day first day.  I then talked with Andrew. Andrew went to Camp Yankee Trails and was waiting in after care for mom. Andrew shared, "I Loved going swimming. It was so fun in the pond!"  At no more than 6, he was quite comfortable sharing his swimming experiences with me. As I was finishing with Andrew, a hand flew up and asked, "Can I tell you?” After sharing my name, Aidan shared his. “I'm Aidan. I stayed here ( Camp Indian Valley) and I had fun swimming, too", he assured me.  All three kids had their first day of Camp ever and could have shared so much more with me if they only had the chance.... I had to turn my attention to the line of other campers who wanted to share their day.  

I still remember my first day of Day camp 40+ years ago... it was a YMCA Camp... Camp Massaco in Simsbury, CT. It's not surprising to some, but it's funny how some days you cannot remember that grocery list in your purse, but you still remember THAT FIRST DAY of.... We all know that feeling of butterflies and then later in the day, only remembering the fun you had. 

I went on to enjoy 8 years of Resident camp as a camper, CIT and counselor.  My own children have been lucky to go to YMCA Day Camp and Resident Camp and experience all the fun. 

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When Andrew, Midori and Aidan have breakfast tomorrow it probably will just be the Captain Crunch or bagel they feel in their stomach!  

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