NETIMUS AND SHOHOLA GET TOGETHER FOR CAMP DANCE

The half-camp dance was a big success with the upper camp hosting the Netimus girls here and the lower camp going to our sister camp. The evening started with a picnic on the hill and, of course, all the boys eating separately from the girls. As the evening continued things changed, and by the end, the whole thing was too short and everyone wanted another dance. So it has been since time began.

SHOHOLA'S SOFTBALL TEAM EXCELLED ONCE AGAIN!

The 13 and under softball team went to New Jersey Y Camp for an amazing game. Eric, the Smurf, Adelman once again pitched a great game backed up by a very strong infield of Joe Galvin at third, Ryan Foy at first, Joe Fleischman and Matt Mirsky at short and second. In the outfield were Keith Nevitt, Nate Kaufmann and Ari Chernikoff. These guys all hit well but they didn't see much action with long balls. Two extra innings were played, but neither team could score and the game ended in a tie.

CAMP SHOHOLA IS ALSO COMPETING IN RIFLERY

The Shohola riflery team placed third in a league competition. Justin Cohan-Shapiro had the best round for Shohola and the highest score of all the different camp competitors.

THE WHALE WATCHERS ARE BACK AFTER A SUCCESSFUL TRIP

The whale watchers, Justin Cohan-Shapiro, Ben Jacobs, Aaron Pattison, Eric Lubben, Andrew McRostie, Durand Whipple, and the Schneider brothers, saw about thirteen whales, mostly Humpbacks and at least one Minke. A lot of whale tales were exposed as they dove, but none breached. A mother and calf were spotted and one whale swam under the boat. No one however reported smelling any whale breath, a rare treat!

SHOHOLA IN SUCCESSFUL HORSE SHOW

On July 9th the Shohola horseman traveled to an open show sponsored by the local 4-H. Eric Adelman and David Seskin won five ribbons between them. All the riders did very well and gained some good experience.
The 11 and under softball team traveled to Lake Greeley camp for a game which turned out to be a very close match-up. Pitching for Shohola was Mike Eubank who threw a wonderful game. With the score tied one/one and with the bases loaded, the power hitter James Geoghegan came to bat. He hit a hard line drive down the third base line, which was caught, and the player stepped on third for a double play ending the inning. In extra innings Lake Greeley scored one run, but Shohola was unable to answer.

THE CANADA CANOEISTS ARE BACK WITH A MEMORY FOR LIFE

The Canadian canoers, Jamie Ayers, Matt Leddy, Jon Gottfried, Alex Manning, Andy Meyerson and Edward Mollner reported that the trip, as always, was demanding with portages ranging from the shortest of 150 meters to the longest of 1000 meters. By the middle of the trip they were in true wilderness and saw a lot of wildlife, beavers, otters, minks but the only Moose was along the side of the road on the return trip. Jamie Ayers reported that the best time was a day spent on the same lake with a picnic lunch on an island and a giant water battle. All felt a sense of accomplishment.

MORE CABIN AND ACTIVITY REPORTS

Cabin three reports they have had a very good cabin experience during the first month. Two highlights stand out. The first was a 70's funk disco inferno hosted by DJ Shanz. "James Brown would have been proud." The second event of special note was the cabin overnight spent in the cargo net at the ropes course. S'mores furnished the energy to make the climb for this unusual overnight.
Electronics classes have continued to learn about electrical circuitry. Campers have had an opportunity to make their own printed circuit boards and one class has designed and built a four channel audio mixer.
We'll be sending some of your sons home to you soon; others will be here to continue the exploits for another month. We look forward to more adventures and reports.