The Great Outdoors

Today officially marks my beginnings at Camp Ronald. First full day at camp, and plenty of things to do. I got in late last night so it was dark when I arrived. But this morning when I went outside I was astonished at the view. Basically, I get to live on a lake, next to a mountain this whole summer, how cool is that?! Breathtaking.

We started with breakfast and a tour around camp. We got to see their waterfront, cabins, arts and craft area, and more. Then most of the rest of the day was some introduction training. Lots of ice breakers at first to get to know my team this summer.

We went over our summer's goals, plans, and schedules and began familiarizing ourselves with out summer schedules. Then we had a kitchen orientation. We got to spend a lot of time learning about the kitchen- where everything is and how to clean it.

Tonight we're headed into town for dinner and to collect supplies for the rest of the week. Susanville, the town nearest to us, is actually about a half hour away. We're pretty far out in the middle of nowhere, but it's beautiful, so I'm not complaining.

Here are some pictures I took today around camp: 

 This is the outdoor theater

I caught this little guy before he ran off. Other common wildlife include deer, birds, and chipmunks.

 The beautiful waterfront

 Pretty view

 Pretty trees

 Another theater picture

 This picture doesn't do it justice, but you walk outside and there's a MOUNTAIN outside!

That's about it for today. The only other exciting part was my new experience with water in a can. Yes, that's right. Water in a can. It's like soda, but instead it's just plain water. Your mind plays tricks on you because you think it should be flavored, or at least carbonated, but it's not. You'll have to try it for yourself.