Read The October 2024 Newsletter Here
A brief excerpt:
Dear Akeela Campers,
We can’t believe how quickly time has passed since the end of the summer. Here in Philadelphia, the trees are starting to change colors and we’re pulling out our cold weather jackets. The change of season allows us to think back on what was truly an amazing summer at camp. We are so glad to have you in our camp community, and so proud of everything that you accomplished this past summer. Here is a reminder of just a few of the accomplishments and growth that you achieved while at Akeela …
- You made your bed and helped clean your bunk every day!
- You chipped in with “dining hall duty” to help meals run smoothly.
- You participated in meal-time discussions with your bunkmates and counselors.
- You joined in all kinds of activities, even new ones that made you uncomfortable.
- You considered the feelings & needs of the rest of the community.
- You survived – and thrived – without electronics or internet access for more than three weeks!
- You made connections with campers outside your bunk by sharing common interests.
- You made an announcement or were recognized at an Evening Meeting.
- You went on multiple hikes.
- You left the comfort of your home and your family to be at Akeela.
As you look at that list, we’re sure that it brings back many other memories of your time at Akeela. No doubt you’re thinking of your camp friends and we know that they’re thinking about you, too! We hope you take this opportunity to reach out to them. Send them an email or message today! Maybe tell them about how school is going, what activities you’re doing outside for fun, or what you’re dressing up as for Halloween.
We can’t wait for next summer and are thrilled about how many of you will be with us again then. As the school year moves on, we’ll be sharing lots more information and updates about Akeela 2025. In the meantime, enjoy the rest of the fall!
With love,
— Debbie, Eric and Erin
Also in this newsletter:
- Updates from your camp friends
- Eric’s favorite Pumpkin Cookie Recipe
- Gen Alpha wordsearch
- Debbie’s blog about the benefits of “breaking up” with your phone
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