A Glimpse into Camp Pegnita

We're more than halfway through summer break, and the fun at Camp Pegnita is going strong! The swimming, the games, the songs, the friends - check out what these kids have been up to below. The Elementary building is the place to be in the morning! Every day during drop-off, friends gather in the shade and pack like sardines onto the porch swing that faces Magic Circle. Catching up and socializing first thing in the morning is a favorite way to start the day.Perhaps the favorite part of most campers' day: swim time! Children receive group swim lessons, honing their kicking skills on the wall, practicing swimming the length of the pool, and trying to pass the deep water swim test (which requires that swimmers be strong enough to tread water for at least one minute). But don't worry; those who don't pass still have a blast in the shallow area of the pool, where they can touch the bottom of the pool easily!The new and improved space surrounding the pool has made all the difference in the world! There are more tables with umbrellas for shade, benches, more deck space, and most important, the pool house, which offers changing rooms and restrooms right next to the pool. How did we survive without it?The school grounds are looking beautiful. Those flowers the Villa di Maria Primary children planted on Earth Day are going strong! Many are quite tall now, and the gardens are bursting with color. Look at how tiny these pink zinnias used to be only three months ago!In addition to all the fun and games, campers practice their archery skills daily. This is a favorite, which they take quite seriously. There is, after all, the "Golden Arrow" award to try for!The friendly camp counselors are always quick to wave hello. Many of them were once Pegnita campers years ago!Let us not forget that Camp Pegnita is celebrating 70 years of summer fun. Though the campus has grown and changed, many of the traditions have remained the same, and it is wonderful to see parents, who were once campers themselves, dropping off their children to experience the same fun they remember having as kids. What a fantastic place to make memories!Check back in next week for a glimpse into Montessori Mornings to see our youngest campers learning, socializing, working, and enjoying themselves within the Montessori Primary Classroom.