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As we wrapped up Session A last week, we reflected on all our Trailblazers and Pioneers have accomplished. I loved seeing all these wild and fun campers have achieved. They got up every morning, ready to challenge themselves in many ways: swimming every morning, hiking up mountains, taking canoe trips, and pushing themselves in each activity to make the most of it. They still found time to embrace the silly themed dinners such as “Wacky” and “Enchanted” or coming up with the most creative wish on Wish Day!

I wrote this last week as I looked out the window on a beautiful golden day in the Canaan Valley just as the Four Fold Relay took off, excited for the final event of our Four Fold Camp Tournament.

This tournament always takes place on the last full day of camp. Campers split into teams to participate in various events on the A-field, Waterfront, or the meadow. During the relay, campers do everything from carrying eggs on spoons and attempting to put on frozen t-shirts to bobbing for apples and reciting the Gettysburg Address in full beard and stovepipe hat.

During this event, you can see 8-year-old Pioneers sprinting to the end with 13-year-old Trailblazers, and the older camper is leading by example and so excited to support and celebrate their fellow younger camper.

I’ve spent many years at this camp, and this activity remains one of my favorites. No matter how much camp changes, feelings around the Four Fold Relay remain the same. Campers from different cabins come together as a community to compete and win the title of Four Fold Champion, and everyone celebrates their accomplishments.

Daniel Hope
In-Camp Coordinator