“Lights, Camera…..Action!” Thirty Eight campers enthusiastically traveled to “Let the Magic Begin….Disney Camp” at Cape Henlopen State Park where they participated in the 42nd annual Younger Member Weekend. Campers gathered at The Hoopty Doo Revue for registration. Minnie, Jackie Arpie and Mickey, Jonah Vincent greeted campers. The Cars, Toy Story, Monsters Inc, and Nemo people proceeded to dorms where they were greeted by Directors, Producers, and Animators, group leaders for the weekend. After orientation and ice breakers, groups rotated to four educational and fun classes.
Movie themed pi
cture frames and Mickey/Minnie ornaments were the projects completed in Craft class
Trivia/Nature Class included fun facts about Disney and the 4 movie groups of the weekend along with a nature hike
Recreation Class included games such as volleyball and flag football
Magic Kingdom class taught campers about Council Circle, important songs, scouting reports, and each group created a song, skit and yell. There was time for free recreation, relaxing and Magic Kingdom Training (practice for the evening festivities).
After a delicious “It’s a Small World” dinner prepared by the chaperones and leaders, the group headed to Council Circle (outside!) and the Dance/Party. Campers enjoyed dancing and spending time with new friends, yummy snacks, and also solving the mystery of who hid the stuffed Minnie Mouse! After reflections of the day, campers returned to the dorms and preparation for bed.
Sunday, was a beautiful warm and sunny day. Campers packed gear, cleaned the dorms and headed to breakfast at the Hoopty Doo Revue. Chaperones again had done a great job with the meal preparation. Everyone enjoyed breakfast and morning reflections. After the “Ending Credits”, parents arrived to transport campers home.
Special thanks to: Minnie: Jackie Arpie and Mickey (song leader): Jonah Vincent,
Group Leaders: Cars – Kimberlyn Scott & Emma Rider, Toy Story – Whitney Records & Shannon Bradley, Monsters Inc. – Angela Lagano and Hannah Mayhorn, and Nemo – Dustin Waller and Holly Anderson. Animators – Craft Class: Kaitlyn Willin & Rebecca Arpie; Recreation: Shawn Mitchell, Paige Vincent, & Michael Hopkins; Trivia/Nature Class: Colleen Anderson & Jarrett Williams
Nurse: Jacalyn Bradley, Chaperones: Gina Anger, Marian Carey, Tom Carey, Susan DeFord, Bo Waller, Ernie Lopez, & Jill Jackson. Thanks to Sylvia Waller for helping with dinner preparation and also Barbara & Jack Taylor.
Everyone involved in the planning and implementation of this weekend should be proud of a job well done. It was definitely and magical and exciting weekend for all! “Encore, Encore!”
More photos from YMW 2014 can be found on our Sussex 4-H Flickr Page!