Calvin goes to Camp Waskowitz

 Around here, 5th grade camp is a big deal. All three of Calvin's sisters went to camp Waskowitz before him. Calvin had heard many stories about the dance parties in the showers, the skits and the food. Now it was his turn to experience the fun.

 Before camp they have the kids write down 5 friends that they would want to be in a cabin with. They tell the kids that they will have AT LEAST one of those 5 people in their cabin group. Some of the kids are pretty nervous and for many kids this is their first night away from home. Calvin was hoping that his cousin Jake would be in his cabin group.

 

Calvin got to camp and ended up not having any of the kids he wrote down on his list. At first he was a little sad, then he started to meet the other kids in his group. He met two boys from John Rogers elementary in Seattle. Calvin and these boys had tons in common and had similar sense of humors. They had a blast together!

 I was so proud of Calvin for making the best of a not so great situation. His teacher emailed me during camp saying Calvin didn't end up in the group she thought he would, but that he was having a blast meeting new people. She said he was a great leader.

Max struggled not having Calvin around all week. He loves to meet Calvin at the bus stop when he gets home from school at 3:45. He asked every day when Calvin was coming home. Calvin is such a great big brother to Max. He does so much for him every day. Max and I went up to the school to pick up Calvin after the camp was over. The reunion was so sweet.

 

 

 

 

 Calvin was asking him if he was good for mom. So cute!

 

When Calvin went to get in the car, for the first time ever he jumped right in the front seat. My little 5th grader came home from camp a little more grown up. He told me he had a new perspective on things. He chose to have a good attitude and make new friends. Calvin is becoming such a wonderful young man. The example he shows daily will affect many, including Max.