Postcards from Camp: Saturday June 22, 2013

Today, campers were asked to write a brief letter to home, telling someone what they did today. Check out their responses below!

Editor's note: sometimes we correct grammar and spelling, add or delete punctuation or help students with sentence structure so as to make posts easier to read. We try to stay true to the intentions of your campers, and don't edit too much!

Postcards from Camp: 6/22/13

Company A

Dear Family and Friends,

Today I arrived at camp with already three friends. They are Savannah, Erica, and Alex. I set up “camp” at my cot at the barracks and went on with the schedule.

Signed,

Joscelyn A.

Dear Dad,

Today I met Angel a little bit before we left. During the trip, Angel and I talked about various things, and went to sleep for a bit. I only saw nature on the trip.

Signed,

Zachary R.

Dear Mom,

Today I met some kids, their names are nick and David.

Signed,

Joseph C.

Dear Mom and Anthony,

Today I saw two deer and their footprints. I met some people that are my friends now. I’m doing fine and having fun lots! I love you!

Signed,

Ivory G.

Dear Mom and Grandma,

Today I took a long trip to Fort McKavett and it is awesome. On the way here we stopped and ate Subway. Also the food is great and the teachers are too.

Signed,

Tyshun S.

Dear Mom,

Today I saw the “springs” which is a small body of water and I met a new friend named Gavin. I am loving what I am seeing and expecting more.

Signed,

Christian V.

Dear Mom,

Today I learned that to get water, the soldiers had to walk a while. Also I met my amazing counselors.

Signed,

Gracie W.

Dear Mom,

Today I went to the springs and went on a nature trail and got all of my bags and stuff set up. Love you.

Signed,

Gaven A.

Dear Mom and Dad,

Today I went to the springs and ate dinner. I met some new friends, Will, Tyler and Collin.

Signed,

Clayton J.

Dear Family,

Today I travelled to Fort McKavett. It took one hour and I sat next to Collin and Tyler.

Signed,

Will C.

Dear Mom,

Today I rode on a very, very long trip to camp. The camp had some ruins from the real fort! We also had a tour around camp. The counselors were very nice.

Signed,

David D.

Dear Mom and Dad,

Today I got homesick and I want to go home. We went on a hike and we saw deer. I love and miss you all!!

Love,

JaRayl P.

Dear Mom,

Today I had fun I met a lot of people. It is fun. Me and Tasmin are not in the same group.

Signed,

Arrial E.

Company B

Dear Mom,

Today I had a very happy day! I already have new friends! I also had a day that I stayed 5 hours in a darn car!!!

Signed,

Delling D.

[Editor’s note: the trip from Austin to Fort McKavett is about 3 hours, but can seem much longer!]

Dear Mom,

Today I saw my Dad run over a mockingbird and I met Moses.

Signed,

James C.

Dear Mom,

Today I hiked a trail with my company and met Savannah, Samantha, and Ashley. I ate dinner with Morgan, Connie and Ashley, the dinner was AMAZING!!!

Signed,

Jamie H.

Dear Mom and Dad,

Today I went hiking on a trail in the woods. It was fun. We went to the springs.

Signed,
Savannah S.

Dear Mom and Dad,

Today I got to see the springs and I got to drink out of a canteen. And I also got to see how water flows out of the rocks.

Signed,

Conie F.

Dear Mom, Dad and Cooyle,

Today I unpacked and met a new friend, his name is Terence. And we went to go see the springs today. And we got a canteen for the week.

Signed,

Holden A.

Dear Mom and Dad,

Today I have really enjoyed this camp. I’m learning new things and making new friends. Thank you for getting me here.

Signed,

Terence R.

Dear Mom,

Today I was in a van for three hours. When we got to camp we talked about where we were going to stay and what to do. We did flags and put sleeping bags in the barracks. We went on a trail to the springs. Then we ate dinner, It was good. I met Terrence, Holden and Moses.

Signed,

Nicolas

Dear Mom, Dad, and Tyler,

Today I had good subway sandwiches for lunch and I ate the lettuce on them. Also, I met some good friends, like Ashley, Savannah, and a lot more other people. We then learned about the springs. For dinner a made a grilled chicken sandwich with carrots and mashes potatoes. I love you!

Signed,

Samantha A.

Dear Mom and Dad,

Today I got a container like the soldiers [a canteen –ed.] and went on a nature walk to the springs. I saw our room. I’m sleeping with Jamie, Savannah, Morgan and Madelon. XOXO Love you!

Signed,

Carmen G.

Dear Mom,

Today I met three new friends and their names are James, Derek, and Delling.

Signed,

Moses S.

Dear Family,

Today I met a girl named Samantha and a lot more people. I also saw the springs at Fort McKavett.

Signed,

Morgan W.

Dear Bailey,

Today I met some new friends! I event met someone who reads Warriors!! I miss you SOOO MUCH!!! I can’t wait to see you when I come home on Friday. Just don’t let them cut your hair. See you then!

Signed,

Ashley W.

Company C

Dear Mom,

Had a good day, got unpacked and saluted the flag.  Then we took a nature walk to the creek.  We learned about when the Buffalo Soldier came to get water.   Love you and miss you very much, all of you!

Signed,

Mikayla H.

Dear Mom,

Today I had a great time!  The ride was really long.  I have best three counselors: Patrick, Kendra, and Brandon.  I miss you!

Signed,

Samira S.

Dear Family,

Today I left the library then we went to eat subway and made it to Fort McKavett successfully.  We got our cots made and we did a drill and I had to help with the flag, with what I guess is called a flag parade.  We were so ahead of time that we got to take a hike to the creek, then we the best dinner.  It had grilled chicken with potatoes with a dessert of cherry pie.  I wish you were all here so bad. 

Signed,

Gavin B.

Dear Mom and Dad,

Today I hiked to a creek, made new friends, did a flag ceremony, picked out our beds in the barracks, and ate chicken for dinner.

Signed,

Xavier A.

Dear Dad,

This day was almost boring; well some of it was ok.  Most of this staff I recognized. The trip to the Fort took 4 long hours.  It won’t surprise me if I get bored again.  Hopefully the days will pass. 

Signed,

Diego M.

Dear Mandy,

Today I got to see a real tipi it was really cool.  I also got to see real military barrack.

Signed,
Morgan T.

Dear Mom,

Today I was dropped off at camp and assigned to a barracks, but I meet a counselor that gave us Frisbees and other games to play.

P.S. It’s dads fault so he owes me a Pokémon ruby!

Signed,

Phillip N.

Dear Family,

Today I stopped near a park for lunch.  We are food to go from Subway.  I even got seconds!  When we arrived at the Fort, we had a pep talk and a tornado/severe weather drill.  Later we saw our beds in the barracks.  Then we took a hike.  The supper was very good.  I miss you all, can’t wait to go to sleep.

Signed,

Daniel X.

Dear Mom,

Today I got my canteen and shirts.  Then I got all my stuff together and put it under my cot in the barracks.  We pulled the flag down and went down to the creek.

Signed,

Alexandra V.

Dear Mom,

Today we sorted into companies and I am in C.  We walked down to the river.  I also held the flag of our company.

Signed,

Collyn S.

Dear Family,

Today I learned people’s names.  I love all of ya’ll, can’t wait to see y’all again, miss you.  Me and Arriel are sleeping in the same room, by each other with our counselor.  The room is nearest to the highway.

Signed,

Jasmin S.

Dear Mom and Dad,

Today I had a blast.  Lunch and Dinner was epic! It was hot but I made a new friend!

Signed,

Simon G.

Dear Mom,

Today I made some new friends.  Everybody is really nice so far.  You should see the barracks that we are sleeping in.  See you soon, Mom!!!

Signed,

Cheyenne H.

Company D

Dear Mom and Dad,

Today I had a lot of fun.  I raised the flag, looked around, and got put in a group called company D, which stands for delta.  I also had a good dinner with pie.  I did make a lot of friends like: Erica, Jillian, Madeline, and that’s all.  They are really nice girls.  I hope I made more friends. 

Signed,

Andrea S.

Dear Mom, Dad, and Ty,

Today I explored Fort McKavett.  I already met four new friends: Andrea, Erica, Ashley, and Madline.  My dinner was GREAT, and don’t worry I ate my veggies.

Signed,

Jillian A.

Dear Family,

Today I had a trip to Fort McKavett from Austin, Texas.  The trip was very long; it felt like it would take a whole day to get to the Fort.  I also saw an officer’s headquarters and saw old artifacts in the ground.  Oh, also the headquarters was burned to the ground.

Signed,

Elijah H.

Dear Mom and Dad,

Today we went to the barracks and practiced bad weather drills, then we explored the fort and found artifacts from the Fort.  I met a new friend, Thomas.  My group is D for Delta.

Love,
Derek S.

Dear Mom,

Today I saw the commanding officers building.  It was torn down because of a fire.  Dinner was fabulous, we had grilled chicken with mashed potatoes, salad, bread, and cobbler.

Signed,

Erica W.

Dear Dad,

Today I saw my new bed.  It was made of wood and a hay mattress thing.  I also met a new friend, his name is Derek.

Signed,

Thomas R.

Dear Mom and Dad,

Today I learned that I am in company D of the ABCD troop.  We learned what to do in emergencies.  We also got a tour of Fort McKavett.  During dinner, I spilled lemonade on myself and I will get to take a shower in a minute, but for now I am covered in lemonade.

Signed,

Nick H.

Dear Mom,

Today I saw the ruins of the commanding officers quarters.  I am surprised I saw some shards of pottery near those ruins.

Signed,

Aly C.

Dear Mom,

Today I went to the commanding officers and the Fort and learned drills.  We saw the flag lowering and I am on the Delta troop and I am making new friends.

Signed,

Tyler H.

Dear Mom and Dad,

Today I saw some ruins of an old building.  My counselors said that a fire had caused the building to collapse and became unstable.  We also lowered the flags, and my legs hurt from all the walking.

Signed,

Angel M.

Dear Daddy,

Today I got a tour of Fort McKavett.  There were a lot of shards of pottery and glass around the ruins.  The food was delicious and I which I got thirds.  I miss you!

Signed,

Shastia A.

Dear Candice,

Today I made tons of friends.  Everybody is super nice.  Can’t wait to see you again.  By the way we saw the cool flag lowering.

Signed,

Madelon C.

Dear Mom,

Today I got to hold a sword. I saw the Fort.

Signed,

Antonio S.