Thankful Thursday: Play (and Write)
On this Thankful Thursday, I am grateful for sunny skies and sunny children.
I'm still in the glow of last week's Summer Writing Adventure Camp. Now in its sixth year, the free camp is offered by Seashore Family Literacy and offers a week of high-energy explorations designed to fuel creative expression.
To inspire writing, our motley group of 12 youngsters (ages 10 to 14), and a sprinkling of intrepid adults, hiked Cape Perpetua, walked the historic Alsea Bay Bridge, traveled by city bus to explore Newport’s working bayfront, and kayaked Alsea Bay and Lint Slough. The video above captures the flavorful mix of exploration, introspection, and just plain fun.
Each year as the Summer Camp begins I feel a mix of worry that turns to wonder that turns to awe. At the end of the week, I always say, "best year ever!" And I (almost) always mean it.
It's Thankful Thursday.
Gratitude. Appreciation. Praise.
Please join me in a weekly pause
to appreciate people, places & things.
What are you thankful for today?
Thursday, July 5, 2012 at 8:44AM
Reader Comments (6)
You do important work. Thank you.
I just loved watching that video, Drew. Thank you! These kids all looked so joyful and inspired. Awesome! Thanks for all you do in the community!
Wow - sounds so fun. Just the kind of camp I would've loved as a kid. Way to go, Drew!
If I had kids, I would totally send them to your camp!
I'm thankful for cool coworkers. And for pie. And my dog making friends with other dogs (he has some social anxiety issues). And farmers' markets.
I have to admit that it makes me a little jealous.
I also wish I could have gone to a camp like this, when I was just a wee youngster.
Gosh, thanks for the wonderful feedback.
It was a fun camp, for all ages. Maybe we should create a grown-up version for all of us who want to play, and write, too. : )