On Thursday we brought back Wild Rapids one more time. Then on Friday we had yummy slushees and also brought back the Tropical dual slip n dip. The campers and counselors had a great time slipping down into the pool. Overall it was a great week and of course a great Summer. We hope that everyone has a great rest of the year!

Also you will be receiving a parent survey that we encourage that you fill it out! We like to get as much feedback as we can, so we can improve each Summer! Thank you again for a great Summer and we will see everyone very soon!!!

Tadpoles-

This week sure was blisteringly hot (90’s everyday) but the Tadpoles managed to cool off with plenty of time in the pool and the gym. Thursday’s Wild Rapids Water Slide certainly helped! On Monday there was plenty of fun to be had at the Tropical Obstacle Course. This led to some friendly competition between the Tadpoles and Turtles. Tuesday was Ali’s last day and the kids gave her a long good-bye as they wished her well at Penn State. Greg was thoroughly splashed by all of his Tadpoles as they tried their hardest at the Dunk Tank and other various carnival games on Wednesday. The science clinic also began this week as the kids learned about planes, trees, polymers, and the classic volcano! With Friday we got to enjoy pizza and slushies. We would like to thank all the Tadpoles and their parents for a great summer!

Turtles-

This week the Turtles finished out their summer with tons of fun activities. On Monday, the Turtles had a great start to the week with the Tropical Obstacle Course. Then on Wednesday, the Turtles got to visit the annual Carnival. Matthew, Colin, Danny and Amelia showed off their throwing accuracy dunking Ms. Tracy at the Dunk Tank. On Thursday Wild Rapids made its second appearance of the summer, which all the kids were happy about. As camp comes to a close, the kids find themselves thinking about the friends they made, the new skills they learned and the memories that will last a lifetime.

Geckos-

We had a great summer this year; we can’t believe it is already over. We made lots of new friends and look forward to seeing them at school this year. To end camp we celebrated by dunking Ms. Tracy in the Dunk Tank and playing carnival games. And we cooled off by going down the Wild Rapids Water Slide. We had a great summer with the Geckos and can’t wait for next year.

Frogs-

We can’t believe camp is already over. We have had such a fantastic summer! This week was tons of fun. We had a tropical obstacle course come to camp on Monday. We had races against the Toads. On Wednesday we had our end of summer carnival. We all played lots of cool games and won prizes. The best part was getting to dunk the counselors in the dunk tank. It was a blast. Thursday was the best day ever because Wild Rapids came back to camp and it is the best waterslide ever! On Friday we enjoyed some delicious slushies to end the week. The Frogs have had an amazing summer meeting new friends and playing lots of cool games. We are sad that summer is over but are excited to go back to school. See you next summer!

Toads-

The Toads had a phenomenal last week of camp. On Monday they had the Tropical Obstacle Course where they had a blast going through the logs and going down the slide. On Wednesday they had the opportunity to dunk the counselors and play tons of fun games at the carnival. On Thursday they had a great time going down the Wild Rapids Water Slide and getting soaked. To finish off a great camp year the Toads are going to enjoy the slip and slide and some slushies.

Snakes-

The last week of camp was awesome for the Snakes. It started off with a Tropical Obstacle course. It was fun to race through. We also did GaGa, sharks and minnows, and mat ball. We also played a lot of fun games on the playground. While we were at waterfront the Snakes kayaked, creek walked, and looked for fish. We raced on the racetrack, something that has been a favorite this summer. Science clinic was this week. Many of the campers in our group went and did some interesting experiments. Wednesday was the end of the summer carnival. There were games where you could win prizes. There was also a dunk tank. We dunked Mr. Joe and Ms. Tracy. Thursday there was the Wild Rapids water slide, it was so much fun. It has been a great summer and we’ve all enjoyed coming to camp every week.

Lizards-

The Lizards had another solid week at the lovely confines at Malvern Day Camp. On Monday the Lizards creeped and crawled their way through the Tropical Obstacle Course.Their courage was tested again on Wednesday at the end of summer carnival when they got to dunk their favorite counselors. On Thursday the Lizards flew down the Wild Rapids Water Slide. On Friday we said our good-byes and started looking forward to next year.

Alligators-

This last week of camp was something that we won’t forget. We had a special activity almost everyday and even though it was hot we still had fun. Monday was the Tropical Obstacle course where we got to race our friends. Wednesday we enjoyed a special carnival with games, a dunk tank and of course there were prizes for the winners. On Thursday we enjoyed the Wild Rapids Water Slide for the second and last time this summer. Lastly, on Friday we had a special snack…slushies!! Even though it is the end of camp and we will miss our new and old friends, we will have this wonderful summer to look back on.

Crocodiles-

Ten is the end. After ten weeks, forty-nine days (camp was closed on July 3rd) the Malvern Day Camp summer is at an end. As Crocodiles counselor this summer I can say I learned a lot from the kids as I hope they have learned a lot from me too. The kids came to camp with a positive attitude that made working with them fun. JoAnne and I can truly say that it was the kid’s enthusiasm and energy that made the group work so well. I wish every one of the Crocodiles the best of luck this school year and in the future. It would be a privilege to have them in a group next year — JoAnne and Tyler

Rookies-

It’s sad to see that the summer has gone so fast, but even through all the sad goodbyes the rookies have managed to have a wonderful week. Getting to dunk Ms. Tracy in the dunk tank was their favorite part. They also enjoyed the tropical slip and slide and the return of the Wild Rapids. It was a wonderful summer and were all looking forward to next year.

All Stars-

The All-Stars had a tremendous last week of camp. We raced each other through a Tropical Obstacle course after taking a nice dip in the pool. We enjoyed playing some World Cup Soccer and making some great string creations at Arts-n-Crafts. At the end of summer carnival everyone had the chance to play some awesome games and dunk Ms. Tracy in the dunk tank. We had an outstanding time with the return of the Wild Rapids Water Slide.

Champs-

Sadly the summer has come to a close and we are very sorry to see our Champs go. However, the Champs still had a lot of fun in the days we had left. Monday was the Tropical Obstacle course and on Wednesday the campers got a chance to dunk Chip and Michelle in the Dunk Tank at the Carnival. Thursday Wild Rapids returned yet again and Friday was our last pizza day. We hope all our campers have a safe and happy school year. We hope to see you all next summer!

Varsity-

This week was filled with special events. We had the Wild Rapids Water Slide. All the kids loved the water slide. It is a camp favorite. We also had a dunk tank that the kids could dunk the counselors and directors. The end of year carnival was fun with the games and the prizes that the kids could win. There was a Tropical Obstacle course that was a blast to compete against our friends in. Overall it was an action packed way to end the year. We hope everyone enjoys his or her upcoming school year and we hope to see everyone next year!

Sr. Varsity-

It was a fun last week for Sr. Varsity. On Monday we had a blast on the Tropical Obstacle Course. And on Wednesday the group had a great time dunking the counselors in the dunk tank. Thursday we got soaked on the Wild Rapids Water Slide. It was really fun racing each other on the slip and slide on Friday. We had a fun filled last week of camp. We hope everyone has a great school year!!!

CIT-

Memories: That is what has been acquired through his past summer at the esteemed Malvern Day Camp. As we gaze into summer’s past our time has been filled with a plethora of fun and a cornucopia of activities…The CIT’s, whose skills were once limited, grew incalculably to achieve expert status at soccer. Shots became passes, passes evolved into more passes, and passes developed into Pele-esque shots. This was a tribute to the CIT’s ability to grow as a team over the course of just 9 weeks. Aside from all the fun enjoyed this summer, CIT’s enhanced their understanding of “respect” and “responsibility”, two integral traits to a successful counselor. Faced with challenges and occasional setbacks, the CIT’s rose to the occasion and grasped the true essence of a Counselor in Training. When staring a group of 20+ Tadpoles hungry for snack, the CIT’s rose to the occasion. When placed with an injured, sick or dehydrated camper, the CIT’s rose to the occasion. And when asked to lead, the CIT’s rose to the occasion…Sean and Steve thank all the CIT’s for their hard work and dedication. Like sunscreen in one’s eyes, we tear as yet another summer concludes. All the best to our CIT’s in their upcoming school year!