Sunday, July 20, 2008

Campers began their adventure to camp on Sunday, July 20 and traveled many hours to Fort McKavett, some traveling more than 350 miles ! They checked in, received company and barrack assignments, learned proper procedures for lowering the fort's flag, and had a great meal in the mess tent.

Each camper received a travel journal for recording their thoughts and activities throughout the week. Here are some of their first impressions of Fort McKavett and the ride to camp.

Sunday, July 20, 2008

Tell someone about your trip to Fort McKavett today.

What did you see? Who did you meet?

Dear Mom and Dad,
Today I rode 156 miles to fort McKavett and I made a new friend . her name is Fina and Klara, Fina and I have been having a lot of fun together . I miss you and wish you are doing well.
Athena A.

Dear Mom and Dad
Today I had lost of fun we saw and herd about the commenders office the food was great I am really having fun.
Yesenia C.

Dear mother,
Today I met the rest of my teachers and met other people of the camp I cant name them all but I like it here at camp.
Alexis G.

Dear Mom, Elsyssia, Grandma, and Grandpa,
Today I got a tour of the camp, and I made some new friends. I got pictures to tell you about when I get home. I really like this camp. I LOVE YOU.
Isaac E.

Dear Mom, Dad, Isabella, Louie,
Today I went to Fort McKavett. First we got on the bus. We drove for a very long time. When we got there we got our bags. Then we went to our cabins. Then we march to the flag and then we took it down. My group takes it down tomorrow.
Love.
Joey S.

Dear Mom and Dad,
Today I finally got to Fort McKavett, it was a long trip. 396 miles! The beds aren’t very comfortable, but everything else is great. Oh and we visited the ruins of the commander’s old house. See you in a week!
Jesus R.

Dear Mom,
Today I learned how to march and had a lot of fun and I saw some people from Menard.
Jade J

Dear Mom & Dad,
Today I traveled from Kelly Elementary at about 11:30. I met Athena who is 10 years old! The bus ride was loooong!!! It was also fun! We had lunch from Quizno. Write to you later
Fina

Dear Mom & Dad,
Today I had a great day. I still miss you but the good news is I have a new best friend. And I acted like a solider because they taught me how to march. I always remember you guys.
Viviana P.

Dear Mom,
Today I had fun and learned how to walk like a soldier. Mom I miss you.
Roman C.

Dear Mom,
Today I met some new friends, and saw a large mountains, our dorms and a giant well. Then I saw bulls, sheep, cows and goats. And I realize that this use to be a old battlefield. They taught me how to march.
Rabian M.

Dear Mom,
Today I saw some goats, bulls, cows, and sheep. And I met a new girl named Charian. And we were practicing the army steps by a guy named John who can yell really loud.
Arhur L.

Dear Mom,
Today I learned how to march. I ate supper. We got settled in to the barracks. I got yelled at by Jon. When he was teaching us how to march. We had fun.
Tristan H

Dear Family,
Today I got my bunk at in the corner of the barracks. We then went to take down the big flag. After that we ate dinner. Finally we finished practicing marching.
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Dear Family:
Today I was excited about this trip. During the trip I saw mountains, different rivers, sheeps, and different kinds of trees. I like seeing the flag being lowered. Also we got to pick our own beds in the barracks. I met two new people named Sharron and Heaven.
Rhea W.

Dear Grandma:
Today I got to blog what I wrote in my journal. Grandma I loved watching the flag lowering ceremony today. Tonight I am going to sleep in the long barracks.
Isaiah T.

Dear Mom and Dad:
Today I got my bed. Met me counselors. Dinner was good. I had a good time.
Will M.

Dear Mom:
Today I watched the flag go down. I liked when we went marching.
Jose M.

Dear Mom:
Today I saw the flag go down and they had very delicious spice cakes for dessert. And I had so much fun today but it was very, very hot. I learned a lot about the historical cultures, they were very interesting. And I hope to have fun for the rest of the week. The counselors are great and they are very smart and nice.
Love,
Heaven

Dear Mom:
Today it was so much fun and it was hot out here and there are good spice cakes. I love you mom and I miss you.
Itzel M.

Dear Mom:
Today I did drills, let down the flag, picked dorms, ate lunch. I miss you.
Lanny M.

Dear Mom, Dad, Grandma, and William,
Today I attended the lowering of the flag ceremony and toured the captain’s quarters. I also learned to march.
Love,
Bennett T.

Dear mom and dad,
Today I met a new friend in the bus his name is Jorden. We took a tour around the camp. We saw the ruins. To go to the pool we have to get in the van to go to the pool. We also played a game when we got here the game was very fun. I love you.
Gabriel R.

Dear Momma,
Today I got settled in and got to know a few people. We did a lot of things people in the army would do. I had fun , but I’m tired.
Charryon S.

Dear Ariel,
Today I got on the bus at 7:30 a.m. , and traveled 396 miles to Fort McKavett it took forever and we were driving in a van . It took forever 6 hours!!! Can you believe that? Oh well , but we got here it was really fun we got to march and do some soldier commands .We ate here so good dinner and dessert we ate like a family . It was s really fun day , but I am really tired right now I really need some sleep I hope you are having a great time well then I will see you in a week!!!!!! I LOVE YOU
your cousin Odalys F.

Dear Mom,
Today I got into our companies and the showed us how to do command s and fold the flag. I met the leaders too mom. They taught us how to march.
Signed,
Maria M.

Dear mom
Today I saw goats ,sheep, cows, and bulls.for lunch we had quiznos sub sandwichiches , cookies and chips. I am having a good time time at fort mckavett so far meeting new people and learning new things.
Isaac

Dear mom and dad,
Today I marched. I participated in the flag lowering ceremony. I ate dinner. I got a hat and two t-shirts. I am having a great time. What are you doing? This is my first blog and I am so excited about camp. I hope you have fun reading this. I love you!
Jack J

Dear Camp Family:
I am so excited to be a part of this wonderful camp. I come from far away in Africa for a country called Rwanda. I was invited to attend camp by Miss Amanda (a camp counselor) and I am so glad that I could come. I had such a great day and have seen so many new and exciting things. I am so excited about the week ahead. Be sure to log on and see what we do!
Mr. Shug the Silverback Gorilla

Dear Mommy:
Today I road the bus to Fort McKavett. The bus ride was boring, but as we have been here it has been pretty fun. The food is really good. We got a lot too. I think I gained a few pounds on that one meal. I miss you a lot!!!!!!!!!
Love,
Clayton

Dear Mom:
Today I wrote and made friends and picked a bunk and had fun. I miss you!!
Love,
Tristan

Dear Mom:
Today I was learning some army words and I made a new friend. It is very fun here, and there is a cool restroom. I miss you a lot!!!
Love,
Jessica

Dear Dad:
Today I met a lot of new people. My group went to see the flag being taken down. It was very neat. I can’t wait until tomorrow. It is going to be fun.
Love,
Jensen M.