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Wordless Wednesday Linky – Summer Camp

2012
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Nathan is 9 and I can hardly believe he’s old enough to go to summer camp. And not just a day camp, like he did with karate camp earlier this summer, but a full 5 nights away! We dropped him off yesterday afternoon and was he ever excited! He’s been planning for days, packing his bag a week ago (I insisted he not because then I wouldn’t be able to find things when we did need them), writing out directions to the camp, telling me that he would write me a letter “every day.”

(You’ve probably already guessed this isn’t so much of a Wordless Wednesday post today!)

Yesterday, I told him I’d really miss him and Nathan looked at me and very logically said “Well, Mom, don’t worry. I won’t be gone forever!”

Here he is at the camp sign:

One really cool thing? Nate (my husband) went to this camp when he was a boy! And Nate’s grandparents (Nathan’s great-grandparents) volunteer at this camp all the time.

Nathan, in front of his cabin:

With his camp counselors, waving good-bye:

My “little” boy is not so little anymore. He’s growing up so fast! And the crazy thing? I miss him, but I know he’ll do just fine! He’s really ready for this.

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Erika, the founder of Musings From a SAHM, is happily married and a homeschooling mom to four children. She lives in New Hampshire and has a passion for writing, encouraging other moms, her family, and most of all, Jesus. She also enjoys baking, spending time with friends, and is an aspiring photographer.

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  1. Meryl says:
    July 24, 2012 at 4:22 pm

    Looks like he’s having a great summer!!! Thanks for hosting and have a great week.
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  2. Nicole - Mama to 4 Blessings
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    July 24, 2012 at 4:47 pm

    WOW, SOUNDS LIKE A GREAT CAMP! I WOULD HAVE HAD A HARD TIME LEAVING TOO!

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  3. Sukhmandir Kaur
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    July 24, 2012 at 4:51 pm

    Hard to tell if that’s a smile or holding back tears in the middle picture, sure he misses you even though he’s having fun. Makes it very special that his Dad went here too and his grandparents volunteer.

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  4. Karren Haller
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    July 24, 2012 at 4:52 pm

    Thanks for linking up to Oh My Heartsie Wordless Wednesday!! Looks like camp was fun!!
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  5. Joyce
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    July 24, 2012 at 5:10 pm

    All kids need to go to summer camp. It’s good preparation for when they must leave home and it’s fun.

    I must have hit something because the link went to photo before I finished linking up. I’m surprised it took since I hadn’t filled out anything yet.
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  6. Kristi
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    July 24, 2012 at 5:38 pm

    Wow! Great for him. He will have a blast I am sure.

    My son is going on 11 and hasn’t been away for more than one night at a friend’s house. Next year he will go to Nature’s Classroom with his school – that will be a week away….it will be more traumatic for Mom I think!

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  7. melissa says:
    July 24, 2012 at 6:01 pm

    Looks like a totally awesome summer!

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  8. Wayne
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    July 24, 2012 at 7:12 pm

    They do grow up oh so fast.
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  9. Trisha G. says:
    July 24, 2012 at 8:17 pm

    I never had the opportunity to go to overnight or “sleep away” camp as some call it but it always looked so much fun! I hope he’s having a great time!
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  10. Flora
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    July 24, 2012 at 8:20 pm

    I used to dream about the places my parents would camp when I was a child, wishing that I could go and see where they had so many happy times. Thank you for sharing this!
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  11. Gena says:
    July 24, 2012 at 8:26 pm

    I love it! My husband is a youth minister and he loves summer camp. I can’t wait until my boys can go!
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  12. Carolyn says:
    July 24, 2012 at 8:49 pm

    The camp looks WONDERFUL! Memories like this camp will last a lifetime!
    Have a great w/w!
    Carolyn

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  13. Tiffany
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    July 24, 2012 at 9:46 pm

    That is so cool!! You must be freaking out but I am sure he is in good hands!! IDK if I could survive it…. :)
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  14. Jennifer
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    July 24, 2012 at 9:51 pm

    that is so fun that your son went to the same camp his daddy went to! I love that!
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  15. Heather McD
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    July 24, 2012 at 10:30 pm

    Awww I hope he has fun!
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  16. Molly
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    July 24, 2012 at 10:31 pm

    Ah! I went to camp in Maranatha with my church when I was about 10 years old. Small world! Looks like they had fun, thanks for sharing!
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  17. orangeheromama
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    July 24, 2012 at 10:53 pm

    ooh! that’s awesome! My daughters only go to day camps, and they’re 7 and 11!
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  18. Whitney
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    July 25, 2012 at 12:53 am

    I have such good memories of going to camp. How cool for him to go to the same camp as his dad!

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  19. amber
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    July 25, 2012 at 1:18 am

    Hope he has a great time
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  20. Emilee
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    July 25, 2012 at 2:27 am

    That’s so awesome! I’m sure it was hard to have him away, but I bet he had a blast and was blessed by the experience!
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  21. Sara
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    July 25, 2012 at 8:24 am

    Oh how fun for him! My daughter went to her first sleep away camp last summer and loved it! I think I was more nervous about it than she was…lol! I’m sure he’ll have a blast!
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  22. Tiffany C.
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    July 25, 2012 at 8:44 am

    He’s going to have so much fun! Thanks for the linky.
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  23. Marina
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    July 25, 2012 at 9:08 am

    That is so neat. I love that we have so many fun ways to have kids engaged productively through summer. Nathan sure does look like he’s excited!
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  24. tiffany
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    July 25, 2012 at 9:23 am

    He is going to have so much fun. Summer camp was always my favorite. The crazy stories and just all the new friends. My first overnight camp was in 3rd grade.
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  25. shelly
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    July 25, 2012 at 9:50 am

    Aw, I bet he had a wonderful time! I remember when my son went away to camp. It is hard to let them go but so worth it.
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  26. Amber Edwards
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    July 25, 2012 at 11:22 am

    I bet he is going to have a great time! That is so cool that the camp has so much family history!
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  27. Naomi
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    July 25, 2012 at 12:24 pm

    They sure grow up fast, don’t they? I bet he is having a great time!
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  28. aquariann
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    July 25, 2012 at 4:38 pm

    Aw, he must be having so much fun! Are you allowed to send care packages? That was one of my favorite parts of girl scout camp, despite having to sing to receive it. ;D
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  29. Amber Faith
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    July 25, 2012 at 7:40 pm

    He looks like he’s having a blast! I never went to camp as a child :(
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  30. Chasing joy
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    July 25, 2012 at 10:29 pm

    That’s cool that he was so excited. I imagin it is also a comfort that your family is so familar with the camp.

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  31. Milynn says:
    July 26, 2012 at 5:09 pm

    They really do grow up so fast. It never dawned to me that there was an age limit for summer camps. Tell him I said Happy Belated Birthday! I stumbled upon your blog from the Wordless Wednesday Link party and I love the layout!

    -Milynn
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  32. Born27 says:
    July 27, 2012 at 8:27 am

    Hi Erika,
    It’s nice to let our children experienced camping and other activities like that. We should teach them how to be independent. And your son is right, don’t worry too much, he will not be gone forever..

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