There’s really nothing like July 4th at Camp Timber Tops. We know, we know: some travel far and wide for the perfect beach escape or summer weekend adventure, but there’s just something in the air in Greeley that makes July 4th here unforgettable, dare we say the best place on earth. Once you’ve spent July 4th at Timber Tops, a little part of you will always be at Timber Tops on July 4th. Alumnae everywhere would agree!
The day starts with a much-needed late (8:45AM) wakeup, though CAs wake up the camp with fury, and we hit the ground running. Clad in red, white, and blue (and international staff in their own colors and flags!), we gather around the flagpole for dancing, singing and cheering to patriotic songs! After a louder-than-usual pledge of allegiance and raising of the flag, we bolted into the decorated dining hall for a red, white and blue (sense a theme?) breakfast of especially delicious eggs and french toast sticks with blueberries, strawberries and whipped cream on top. Oh, and don’t forget our Timber Tops 4th of July traditional favorite: KRISPY KREMES! It wouldn’t be July 4th without them.
Our first official activity this morning is an all–camp SCAVENGER HUNT! Ask your camper about it! Next up? The American vs. International staff soccer game. USA! USA! USA! While we cheered, campers enjoyed an American favorite: root beer floats! Speaking of delicious, we all enjoyed a special lunch of foot-long hotdogs and hamburgers! It’s a warm, beautiful day at camp.
This afternoon was even more awesome! After rest hour, there were stations all around camp filled with fun and July 4th spirit. The lake was hoppin’! As was the dunk tank, the inflatable obstacle course, limbo, s’moreo making, four square, musical chairs, scooter rides, 9 square in the air, tug-o-war, freeze dance, monkey, life-size Twister, corn hole, water balloon wackiness! That’s not all! There were inflatables in the pool. Things are crazy over here!
And the pièce de résistance? FIREWORKS! Tonight after dinner (baked and fried chicken, Caesar salad, corn, veggies, and special 4th of July cake!), Lake Owego Camp for Boys came over for a night of fun (and brother/sister/family visiting!). The Juniors (CTT and LOC together) are playing games in the flagpole area, and the Seniors and Hi-Seniors are playing games and hanging out on the upper field before being joined by the Juniors for our awesome (really- it’s spectacular!) fireworks show! Fireworks at camp are just one of those childhood memories you carry with you for your whole life. That and “firecracker” ice pops, a Timber Tops 4th of July tradition. It doesn’t get much more magical than this.
To life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. We’re getting pretty good at celebrating our independence every day down the winding road!
