Thoughtful musings on various topics by interesting people at Blithewold
Week One, Day Four: Trying New Things
Today at camp, it was much cooler. We started the day by making cards for the CIT community service project for first responders. Then, we headed over to the veggie garden to meet Ms. Becca, … Read more.
Week One, Day Three: Marvelous Mansions
It was a wonderful Wednesday today! We started the day by making clay creations. Then we went outside for snack. Ms. Joanne came after that to do a special art class with us. All of … Read more.
Week One, Day Two: Sliding into Summer
Today was so much fun! We started the day by making paper plate guitars. The campers had a lot of fun decorating them with markers. Then, we went outside for snack time and free play. … Read more.
Week One, Day One: Meeting the Van Wickles
The first day of camp was a blast! We started by making hand-print mice. Then we all learned our names before heading outside. We had snacks and free play before doing some parachute games. With … Read more.
CIT Orientation 2024
Yesterday, we hosted the CIT Orientation for 2024. Fifteen CITs will join us this summer to work with our campers and gain leadership skills through our counselor-in-training program. The program looks to give children ages … Read more.
Welcome to Camp Sequoia 2024
Camp is back!!! We are so excited for another summer. Nick, Owen, and I cannot wait to meet new campers and see some old faces. This week we have been prepping the camp space and … Read more.
Daffodils Put On A Breathtaking Show
It has been a busy month of blooms here at Blithewold. With 93 Daffodil (Narcissus) cultivars in bloom across the property over 6 weeks, it would be tough to capture them all! I have instead … Read more.
Daffodils for Days and Days
It’s usually around this time of year when I write something about hope. The winter always feels long and each year I find myself waiting for spring with open arms. However, March can be a … Read more.
Change is Coming…Delightful Daffodils are Doubled at Blithewold
In a blink, we’ll leave behind the brisk cold of winter with its bulky coats, soft blankets, and cozy fires and awaken to the soft, misty mornings of spring. Outside, the golden coating on … Read more.
Fall Flowers and Spring Bulbs
Volunteers and staff alike took to Blithewold’s grounds the past few weeks to plant thousands of spring blooming bulbs. It has been quite the Herculean feat. Already, just about half of the 58,000 bulbs have … Read more.