POMFRET — June 22 was the second longest day of the year, but the first day of the 60th camping season at Windham Tolland 4-H camp which began with a 2 PM check in.   109 campers and their families lined up with swim suits and overnight bags in hand.  Overnight campers got their cabin assignments, and both they and day campers got to schedule their activity periods for the week.   After a quick check in with new registrar, Jane Smith, to be sure all their forms were in and signed and payments were made, it was off to visit the nursing staff, then to the waterfront for a swim evaluation.  Day campers headed home until Monday morning but overnighters walked up to their cabins with luggage and families in tow.  By 4:30, the parking lot was pretty much empty and the campers were getting to know their bunk mates and counselors and working up an appetite for their first camp dinner prepared by new cook Liz Benoit.

There are still spots available in the remaining weeks of camp and for the first time this year, there is a week of day camp only from Aug. 11 to 15.  Weekly themes this year include Wacky Water Week, Olympic Week, International Week, Crazy Camp Week, Carnival Week and Capture the Flag Week.  The camp is ACA accredited and licensed by the state of CT.  Call 860-974-3379 or check out the website www.4hcampct.org for more information and registration forms. 

 A 60th reunion party is Aug. 22 and 23. Former campers, staff and their families are invited to attend any part of the two day celebration which begins with dinner Friday at 6 PM, the option to stay overnight in one of the cabins or in a tent, participate in camp activities on Saturday, or just come for our celebration lunch and birthday cake on Saturday at 12:30.  Registration forms for this celebration are also available on the website.