The Long Distance Kall: Summer Camp 2012- The Pines

Joshua and Thomas went to the Pines again this year. This was their 4th year to go and it just keeps getting better and better. They were both in cabins this year, Thomas in Branch with the middle school kids and Joshua in Fire with the high school kids. The Pines designates 8-11 as High School and the main difference is that they have a little bit more freedom. They were both in cabins with their same age group though.

Thomas was in a cabin with his friend William Moss. The cabins at the Pines are nothing special; they are old basic cabins with bunk beds. But this year they got a fresh coat of paint AND A/C. According to the boys, they were actually freezing at night. Thomas's counselors were Wonka and Costanza. (camp nick names) Thomas finally had a Longhorn for a counselor this year which he loved...usually there are Aggies everywhere and no Longhorns!! His favorite things this time around were playing Ultimate Frisbee and Gaga. Favorite meal was scones for breakfast, and least favorite was the pretzel sandwich. Favorite all around memory was eating Spaghetti with his face (no hands allowed). He also really enjoyed the speaker/comedian they had come talk to the campers named Chris Padgett. He played the guitar and told really funny as well as spiritual stories.

Thomas Costanza (on left, the Longhorn) and wonka

Joshua shared a cabin with his friend John Ramsey (Williams brother) and also made lots of new friends. His counselors were ModPodge and Frassati. His favorite things this year were ropes, zip line and Gaga. Favorite food was scones too (who knew??), and he didn't really have a least favorite food. He also really liked the night games they play like Capture the Flag. Joshua also said he was the only one in his cabin who danced with girls (both counselors and some his age) at the Wednesday night dance. Way to go Joshua!