No Such Thing as a Rain Check

By Green River Preserve on July 11, 2016

At camp, we have a limited time to pack in as much excitement as possible; meaning that rain never

cancels plans. It might change them, though.

Last night’s evening program of Mountain Party was to be a field day to end all field days.

Watermelon, a slip-and- slide, cuddly bunnies, and lots of Frisbees as far as the eye could see across

the front field.

Then it started to sprinkle. Then it started to rain. Then it started to pour. In typical

mountain fashion, clear skies turned thunderous and full of lightning faster than you can say

“banjo.”

In an amazingly coordinated feat, all children were flagged down and ushered into the

Gazebo as staff relocated the snack table and saved the instruments from certain doom. The rest of

the night was spent under cover until a mad dash back to the cabins. Shrieks of amusement, not

fear, echoed through Base Camp with the thunder. My cabin of seasoned campers was of the

opinion that the storm had turned a fun night into a memorable night, and I certainly agreed.

Green River Preserve
Green River Preserve

Green River Preserve is a non-competitive, coed summer camp connecting children with nature. Located on a 3,400 acre private wildlife preserve in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Western North Carolina, this extraordinary natural setting inspires campers to have a greater understanding of themselves, their environment, and their fellow man. Designed for bright, curious, and creative children, our program nurtures character development and fosters skills like perseverance, curiosity, communication, optimism, creativity, and GRIT.