Havin' a heat wave (but it's a good one!)

Good morning, readers!

When I say that we are having a steamy days here, I mean it! We're really toasting up on our mountain here. Yesterday was one of the hottest days I can remember ever experiencing at Ballibay. Every program area had coolers of ice water to prevent campers from melting, but it was certainly a testing day because of the heat index (nearly 96 degrees yesterday).

However...the campers here are certainly incredible and devoted to their arts, because at "Seussical" rehearsal, we had one of the most productive days yet, with every single cast member working harder than ever. It's one of the things I love so much about working at this camp: the kids truly love what they do and have a strong devotion to the commitments they make. No amount of sun or rain holds them back from keeping themselves energized and focused at their program areas. While this applies throughout the camp, I think I notice it in the theater department because that is where I spend most of my time. A perfect example is centered around all the wonderful younger campers who play "Whos" from "Whoville" in the show. We ran their number nearly 5 times yesterday to make sure everyone was comfortable with the song, and even though the stage lights were on and we were nearing the end of a long rehearsal, the energy level was high, and the campers had just as much stage presence as ever. I was incredibly proud of them, and I was reminded again of how driven Ballibay campers are -- driven to learn, to achieve, and to make themselves proud.

They are wonderful.

Even though it's warm, we're having so much fun here!

More soon!

Elizabeth C.
Ballibay Blogger