Greetings to our Asto Wamah Friends,
Welcome to the February BLOG!
Hope your January has provided you with some fun winter activities. We certainly have not had the snow fall necessary for sledding or the cold required for ice skating. This has been an unusual winter at Asto Wamah as well. Usually by now the Camp Road has been plowed 4 or 5 times. So far this winter, there has only been plowable snow twice (and neither time was deep). Several weeks ago it seemed as though ice was closing over the lake, but then we went into a warmish spell and now there is just a thin covering of ice and open spots in the middle. We haven’t entered the mud season yet, but at this point, it seems more likely than ice-skating or sledding.
The work crew at camp has been successful in getting some big projects done thanks to the lack of snow and warmer temperatures. The White Raft now has a lovely new surface. Quite a bit of work has gone into upgrading the supports of the Main Dock so it will survive for at least another decade of pre-swim exercises. Right now Little Dipper is being redecked. Everyone will be pleased to learn that all the leaves that have found their way into the Intermediate and Aquarium areas have been raked out thus eliminating one of the least favorite jobs of staff orientation!
It is hard to believe that it is now time to register for the 2020 season, which will be Asto Wamah’s 111th year! We are looking forward to 7 weeks of friends, old and new, and learning all those important life lessons that are best learned at camp.
Don’t forget registration is on a “first-come first-served” basis. Right now there is room for all. We hope to see you! Don’t miss out!
BTW if you have any interest in contributing to the March Blog we would love to have your thoughts and ideas. How would you describe Asto Wamah to a stranger? What makes camp special? What is your favorite part of camp? Send any thoughts or observations about CAW to our camp email: campastowamahct@gmail.com. We look forward to hearing from you!
Only 5 months until camp! Stay healthy, safe, and happy!
Our best to you always,
Catherine, Chris, Jen, and Nancy