Yosemite Sierra Summer Camp- 2012

Today we dropped off Nathan to camp- his first time at sleep away camp (for two WHOLE weeks). I was a camper back in the mid 80's at YSSC and then I was the registrar and office manager for 4 years (1999 to 2002). Needless to say, this place holds a special place in my heart.

I always knew I would want to send my own kids here if I got the chance and had the means. Well, I was offered a great deal by the directors and couldn't pass on the opportunity.

We have been talking about camp with Nathan for over 8 months and preparing him for this time away from us. The kid has been counting down the days for over a week and was slightly levitating on the day of drop off.

 This bus has been around since I was a camper!

 Nathan's counselor "Clutch" is cool!!

 Oh yeah- we are happy!!

 Nathan's bed for 2 weeks!

 Nathan checking in to camp!

 Nathan making new friends with the staff

 We say our goodbyes!

Jason in front of the stage- 

a future camper in the making!

Exploring Bass Lake & Willow Cove

Before taking Nathan to camp we decided to explore the area around it first. We parked at the camp and walked towards the lake and Willow Cove. It is really warm up hear today and the mosquitos are out, but we still enjoyed ourselves!!

 

 Lunch at Ducey's Bar and Grill (on Bass Lake)

 

  Heading back to camp!

On The Road Again- Headed to Bass Lake

Today we started our two day sojourn to take Nathan to Yosemite Sierra Summer Camp. This is an amazing camp that I had the privilege of attending back in the 80's and also worked at for 4 years (99-02). I have so many memories of this place and I am so excited that my child gets to experience the same joy. Most importantly, it is place where God is so BIG and will become even more real to Nathan than He already is!!

CAR FUN

Getting closer to our destination

Time with the Kuljis Family at Miller's Landing

Steve & Sara are the owner/directors of YSSC and dear friends of ours!

 Beautiful Bass Lake on Saturday night!

Alive and Kickin'

I am feeling good today!! The Summer days are warm and wonderful and I feel healthy. I have to enjoy these times before my chemo treatment begins at the end of the month! Until that day- I will be dancing,  singing, laughing with Dan, playing with my kids, walking my dog- taking each day as it comes and enjoying it to the fullest!!

Beach Hike

Today we got out of the house and area and headed to Dana Point. We haven't hiked since Kaui (2 months ago) and even longer since we have done it with the boys- we changed that today!

A favorite hike of Dan's is to start at Dana Point Harbor (by Ocean Institute) and climb rock around the point to Strands beach. Our goal was to do it at low tide- we made it most of the way, but had some pretty tricky spots where we had to get wet and do some serious rock climbing.

After we safely made it around the point we were greeted by the lifeguard saying that the rocks were closed (no kidding). We assured her we were NOT going back the same way. Instead we headed up to the top of the cliff and walked along the cliff trail on top back to the harbor.

 Cave boys

 Some harrowing places along the coast

 Walking the trail along the top of Dana Point

 Beautiful Dana Point Harbor

It felt so good to have the energy to do this with my family. As Dan said, it wouldn't be an adventure if it weren't a little bit scary. Well, this was definitely an ADVENTURE!!