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Last night, our young marauders ended Burn Camp 2024 with our Closing Campfire Ceremony. During this tradition, each group performs a skit, campers get a chance to reflect on their week at camp, and we bid a teary farewell to our campers who are aging out.<figure id="figure-t30ui7n34lzlxgf1a"><img id="t30ui7n34lzlxgf1a" src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/25xMoRLFA1KON3ngCVr4h054xuJjWVskqa96Q2OHFvdFzg3wBR8fSqNGJiZMbGtA.png" alt="Earth Day Diversity" title="Earth Day Diversity" class="object-cover bg-gray-100 rounded-sm md:rounded-md lg:rounded-lg" style="aspect-ratio: 1/1; object-position: undefined undefined;" data-corners="default" data-aspect="1:1" data-caption="" data-positionx="undefined" data-positiony="undefined" data-fullwidth="false" data-mce-src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/25xMoRLFA1KON3ngCVr4h054xuJjWVskqa96Q2OHFvdFzg3wBR8fSqNGJiZMbGtA.png" data-mce-style="aspect-ratio: 1/1; object-position: undefined undefined;"></figure>This morning, with big hugs and a “see you next year” we loaded all campers up on the buses and bid them farewell.<figure id="figure-13et3h42wlzhkexd6"><img id="13et3h42wlzhkexd6" src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/4fZs1GmnKcjW3AyjOUEtC8Y7Ba7GnP3dkqSdbpQg8XXWMsCJka4OIxHIHE75bWqq.png" alt="People hand holding jigsaw puzzle, Color puzzle symbol of awareness for autism spectrum disorder family support. Autism World Awareness Day." title="People hand holding jigsaw puzzle, Color puzzle symbol of awareness for autism spectrum disorder family support. Autism World Awareness Day." class="object-cover bg-gray-100 rounded-sm md:rounded-md lg:rounded-lg" style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: undefined undefined;" data-corners="default" data-aspect="16:9" data-caption="" data-positionx="undefined" data-positiony="undefined" data-fullwidth="false" data-mce-src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/4fZs1GmnKcjW3AyjOUEtC8Y7Ba7GnP3dkqSdbpQg8XXWMsCJka4OIxHIHE75bWqq.png" data-mce-style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: undefined undefined;"></figure>With the campers bound for home, we close out another year of the Mid-Atlantic Burn Camp. Thank you for following along on our voyage! Fairwinds be to ya until our next meeting!<figure id="figure-g2wjt7fe6qlzhkgmrx"><img id="g2wjt7fe6qlzhkgmrx" src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/23kf7HKa6hpC8tzzF3NwJLZTAqdJTru4cqyQDVG9oR8FvR6L1xSOxJPFn5WhhSqt.png" alt="Portrait, smile and volunteer group selfie outdoors for climate change, charity cleaning and recycling. Earth day, community service and happy people laughing and taking photo with peace sign at park" title="Portrait, smile and volunteer group selfie outdoors for climate change, charity cleaning and recycling. Earth day, community service and happy people laughing and taking photo with peace sign at park" class="object-cover bg-gray-100 rounded-sm md:rounded-md lg:rounded-lg" style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: undefined undefined;" data-corners="default" data-aspect="16:9" data-caption="" data-positionx="undefined" data-positiony="undefined" data-fullwidth="false" data-mce-src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/23kf7HKa6hpC8tzzF3NwJLZTAqdJTru4cqyQDVG9oR8FvR6L1xSOxJPFn5WhhSqt.png" data-mce-style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: undefined undefined;"></figure>

MABC 2024 Camp Ships Log Day 6

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We’re just about closing out our week here at the MABC and still today was a very busy day for our campers! From scaling rock walls to potato cannons, our young buccaneers had a day filled with thrills and fun! Our friends in Group 9B (15- to 17-year-olds) spent the morning refining their scrambling and climbing skills at a site near camp. <figure id="figure-t30ui7n34lzlxgf1a"><img id="t30ui7n34lzlxgf1a" src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/12BU9q14YrZG8j7eNlDpfGi5M50smFermoeeBH2P3zJPgel2COjOt38UoSrGvDj5.png" alt="Earth Day Diversity" title="Earth Day Diversity" class="object-cover bg-gray-100 rounded-sm md:rounded-md lg:rounded-lg" style="aspect-ratio: 3/2; object-position: undefined undefined;" data-corners="default" data-aspect="3:2" data-caption="" data-positionx="undefined" data-positiony="undefined" data-fullwidth="false" data-mce-src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/12BU9q14YrZG8j7eNlDpfGi5M50smFermoeeBH2P3zJPgel2COjOt38UoSrGvDj5.png" data-mce-style="aspect-ratio: 3/2; object-position: undefined undefined;"></figure>At Games, Group 3 sailors played an MABC classic, 9 Square in the Air - a fun modern take on the playground game Four Square.<figure id="figure-13et3h42wlzhkexd6"><img id="13et3h42wlzhkexd6" src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/208GmoVDiHYMvM2X126fs4sIrNPnGVor1RRseng5cyRlTvUFv8lQq6EKcinrEDyQ.png" alt="People hand holding jigsaw puzzle, Color puzzle symbol of awareness for autism spectrum disorder family support. Autism World Awareness Day." title="People hand holding jigsaw puzzle, Color puzzle symbol of awareness for autism spectrum disorder family support. Autism World Awareness Day." class="object-cover bg-gray-100 rounded-sm md:rounded-md lg:rounded-lg" style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: undefined undefined;" data-corners="default" data-aspect="16:9" data-caption="" data-positionx="undefined" data-positiony="undefined" data-fullwidth="false" data-mce-src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/208GmoVDiHYMvM2X126fs4sIrNPnGVor1RRseng5cyRlTvUFv8lQq6EKcinrEDyQ.png" data-mce-style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: undefined undefined;"></figure>Meanwhile the burgeoning seafarers in Group 9A (16- to 17-year-olds) prepared a meal for themselves in our camp cooking program.<figure id="figure-g2wjt7fe6qlzhkgmrx"><img id="g2wjt7fe6qlzhkgmrx" src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/14jPjIu7BmbCVT78GIYauCG2OKhRQ57SP962UmNjL3LlJAt5VJyPJsy06TJmMm4Q.png" alt="Portrait, smile and volunteer group selfie outdoors for climate change, charity cleaning and recycling. Earth day, community service and happy people laughing and taking photo with peace sign at park" title="Portrait, smile and volunteer group selfie outdoors for climate change, charity cleaning and recycling. Earth day, community service and happy people laughing and taking photo with peace sign at park" class="object-cover bg-gray-100 rounded-sm md:rounded-md lg:rounded-lg" style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: undefined undefined;" data-corners="default" data-aspect="16:9" data-caption="" data-positionx="undefined" data-positiony="undefined" data-fullwidth="false" data-mce-src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/14jPjIu7BmbCVT78GIYauCG2OKhRQ57SP962UmNjL3LlJAt5VJyPJsy06TJmMm4Q.png" data-mce-style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: undefined undefined;"></figure>The crew in 6B (12- to 14-year-olds) made tin can lanterns in Arts &amp; Crafts...<figure id="figure-b99vz4wmnlzqzonke"><img id="b99vz4wmnlzqzonke" src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/1bilyUzIFDW28IoccELsrA2wh2gaQRYkqsrU1FhbtIRNlHqDLVUtcB2LudWMQ4KP.png" alt="Poor Wheelchair User Receiving Free Food" title="Poor Wheelchair User Receiving Free Food" class="object-cover bg-gray-100 rounded-sm md:rounded-md lg:rounded-lg" style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: center center;" data-corners="default" data-aspect="16:9" data-caption="" data-positionx="undefined" data-positiony="undefined" data-fullwidth="false" data-mce-src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/1bilyUzIFDW28IoccELsrA2wh2gaQRYkqsrU1FhbtIRNlHqDLVUtcB2LudWMQ4KP.png" data-mce-style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: center center;"></figure>...and Group 6A (12- to 14-year-olds) played life-sized battleships in the games program!<figure id="figure-s8e6klk0o3lzqzqtjm"><img id="s8e6klk0o3lzqzqtjm" src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/3aa5AXrUKfSnUvdSpbNuHYLpra2q9lHvwjSK3DJ5Zw1Umxsr7O1kTKR7T591L0ob.png" alt="Poor Wheelchair User Receiving Free Food" title="Poor Wheelchair User Receiving Free Food" class="object-cover bg-gray-100 rounded-sm md:rounded-md lg:rounded-lg" style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: center center;" data-corners="default" data-aspect="16:9" data-caption="" data-positionx="undefined" data-positiony="undefined" data-fullwidth="false" data-mce-src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/3aa5AXrUKfSnUvdSpbNuHYLpra2q9lHvwjSK3DJ5Zw1Umxsr7O1kTKR7T591L0ob.png" data-mce-style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: center center;"></figure>The rascals in Group 3 had a special day of practicing their seafaring as they learned about cannons in Science &amp; Nature.<figure id="figure-48mvk8hv9llzqzs8vd"><img id="48mvk8hv9llzqzs8vd" src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/4b0kcmgw03XmJB3CuMNMtSvJgI1kDvSXfPCg302A1THRTrZ9aDooqBWBCkfm9qEp.png" alt="Unity and diversity are at the heart of a diverse group of people connected together as a supportive symbol that represents a sense of and togetherness." title="Unity and diversity are at the heart of a diverse group of people connected together as a supportive symbol that represents a sense of and togetherness." class="object-cover bg-gray-100 rounded-sm md:rounded-md lg:rounded-lg" style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: center center;" data-corners="default" data-aspect="16:9" data-caption="" data-positionx="undefined" data-positiony="undefined" data-fullwidth="false" data-mce-src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/4b0kcmgw03XmJB3CuMNMtSvJgI1kDvSXfPCg302A1THRTrZ9aDooqBWBCkfm9qEp.png" data-mce-style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: center center;"></figure>Throughout the week at the music program, our campers have had the awesome opportunity to not only sing but also learn how to make sea shanties of their own thanks to a grant from The Mockingbird Foundation!<figure id="figure-xjp8wjrdhdlzhkiqhi"><img id="xjp8wjrdhdlzhkiqhi" src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/28OclBtC4ebEpFanbgUZhegWorfBQWruF1wkAEqUQ7x5a5n8RmsSFbOTTmsoXzwM.png" alt="" title="" class="object-cover bg-gray-100 " style="aspect-ratio: 1/1; object-position: undefined undefined;" data-corners="no-rounded" data-aspect="1:1" data-caption="" data-positionx="undefined" data-positiony="undefined" data-fullwidth="false" data-mce-src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/28OclBtC4ebEpFanbgUZhegWorfBQWruF1wkAEqUQ7x5a5n8RmsSFbOTTmsoXzwM.png" data-mce-style="aspect-ratio: 1/1; object-position: undefined undefined;"></figure>A special shout as always to the contributors who make MABC possible for coming by to play games with the kids, sing along at lunch, and even allow our campers to decorate them up for a pirate dressing competition!<figure id="figure-7uss6levrlzqzujt8"><img id="7uss6levrlzqzujt8" src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/31tnI8eNZsrtCvF7YwKfEQF1SumEjZdJpTjiOxYTgmI45SPuuq00xACcouloyon4.png" alt="Volunteering, group of people and tablet for food donation, community service and poverty support with NGO checklist. Nonprofit manager, teamwork and groceries bag for distribution or charity project" title="Volunteering, group of people and tablet for food donation, community service and poverty support with NGO checklist. Nonprofit manager, teamwork and groceries bag for distribution or charity project" class="object-cover bg-gray-100 rounded-sm md:rounded-md lg:rounded-lg" style="aspect-ratio: 1/1; object-position: center center;" data-corners="default" data-aspect="1:1" data-caption="" data-positionX="undefined" data-positionY="undefined" data-fullWidth="false"/></figure>Another day of camp gone and we’re all ready starting to miss our young scalawags as we prepare to send them back ashore tomorrow. More from us later but until then - Burn Camp signing off!

MABC 2024 Camp Ships Log Day 5

Four days down and the fun just keep coming for our young buccaneers. Today’s adventures included the lake at Camp Horizons, cooking, games, and even a boat race! Groups 9A and 6A spent the afternoon playing and cooling off at the pool.<figure id="figure-t30ui7n34lzlxgf1a"><img id="t30ui7n34lzlxgf1a" src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/7STpmBlzpFBYXyKS7n7nRvkOVUQSAX0ZVQ6EeyJzMO62mjYXUriQr7VRcXVvYnW0.png" alt="Earth Day Diversity" title="Earth Day Diversity" class="object-cover bg-gray-100 rounded-sm md:rounded-md lg:rounded-lg" style="aspect-ratio: 3/2; object-position: undefined undefined;" data-corners="default" data-aspect="3:2" data-caption="" data-positionx="undefined" data-positiony="undefined" data-fullwidth="false" data-mce-src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/7STpmBlzpFBYXyKS7n7nRvkOVUQSAX0ZVQ6EeyJzMO62mjYXUriQr7VRcXVvYnW0.png" data-mce-style="aspect-ratio: 3/2; object-position: undefined undefined;"></figure>At Games, Group 3 sailors played an MABC classic, 9 Square in the Air - a fun modern take on the playground game Four Square.<figure id="figure-13et3h42wlzhkexd6"><img id="13et3h42wlzhkexd6" src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/2b8btSIPj3BQvYWs3g0dQ0sK5sSBkvoTpwxaFJmYowVCRa3AlkXLaepQP9WXvUVW.png" alt="People hand holding jigsaw puzzle, Color puzzle symbol of awareness for autism spectrum disorder family support. Autism World Awareness Day." title="People hand holding jigsaw puzzle, Color puzzle symbol of awareness for autism spectrum disorder family support. Autism World Awareness Day." class="object-cover bg-gray-100 rounded-sm md:rounded-md lg:rounded-lg" style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: undefined undefined;" data-corners="default" data-aspect="16:9" data-caption="" data-positionx="undefined" data-positiony="undefined" data-fullwidth="false" data-mce-src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/2b8btSIPj3BQvYWs3g0dQ0sK5sSBkvoTpwxaFJmYowVCRa3AlkXLaepQP9WXvUVW.png" data-mce-style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: undefined undefined;"></figure>The Group 6B boys had a true life-at-sea experience fishing in the pond at camp and even caught a few fish!<figure id="figure-g2wjt7fe6qlzhkgmrx"><img id="g2wjt7fe6qlzhkgmrx" src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/2ZvAhwAjqtPP9TbaHGsdMXPkqHzZh43m0CszcyE2bWnHu6fGO6hzT6TDlv4sgD4X.png" alt="Portrait, smile and volunteer group selfie outdoors for climate change, charity cleaning and recycling. Earth day, community service and happy people laughing and taking photo with peace sign at park" title="Portrait, smile and volunteer group selfie outdoors for climate change, charity cleaning and recycling. Earth day, community service and happy people laughing and taking photo with peace sign at park" class="object-cover bg-gray-100 rounded-sm md:rounded-md lg:rounded-lg" style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: undefined undefined;" data-corners="default" data-aspect="16:9" data-caption="" data-positionx="undefined" data-positiony="undefined" data-fullwidth="false" data-mce-src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/2ZvAhwAjqtPP9TbaHGsdMXPkqHzZh43m0CszcyE2bWnHu6fGO6hzT6TDlv4sgD4X.png" data-mce-style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: undefined undefined;"></figure>The evening closed out in true pirate spirit with a cardboard boat race in the camp pool. Campers each had an hour-long session throughout the week to plan and construct a boat with their team and pick one victor to ride their boat to victory!<figure id="figure-xjp8wjrdhdlzhkiqhi"><img id="xjp8wjrdhdlzhkiqhi" src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/1cqysHY60VQvOYerKBBryuoguRUwtB0ABI54H4N9qZEtiT7Mkla2WkUjRBrFnaN3.png" alt="" title="" class="object-cover bg-gray-100 " style="aspect-ratio: 1/1; object-position: undefined undefined;" data-corners="no-rounded" data-aspect="1:1" data-caption="" data-positionx="undefined" data-positiony="undefined" data-fullwidth="false" data-mce-src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/1cqysHY60VQvOYerKBBryuoguRUwtB0ABI54H4N9qZEtiT7Mkla2WkUjRBrFnaN3.png" data-mce-style="aspect-ratio: 1/1; object-position: undefined undefined;"></figure>It’s been a whirl-wind week for our sailors with plenty of fun ahead! For now, we’re signing off for the MABC.

MABC 2024 Camp Ships Log Day 4

Our young sailors in training had another fabulous day out at sea! As we hit the middle of the week, campers are in full swing of their daily adventures.The two youngest groups spent their day on-site at Brethren Woods. Group 1 (7- to 9-year-olds) had a very nautical morning, learning how to tie knots in the camp science and nature program.<figure id="figure-t30ui7n34lzlxgf1a"><img id="t30ui7n34lzlxgf1a" src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/38zYZE63IoD6F9QWMmmqTR820kZRU1mshw4GupnQdrvFdYhNxD0LEW21SHJSXiPJ.png" alt="Earth Day Diversity" title="Earth Day Diversity" class="object-cover bg-gray-100 rounded-sm md:rounded-md lg:rounded-lg" style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: undefined undefined;" data-corners="default" data-aspect="16:9" data-caption="" data-positionx="undefined" data-positiony="undefined" data-fullwidth="false" data-mce-src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/38zYZE63IoD6F9QWMmmqTR820kZRU1mshw4GupnQdrvFdYhNxD0LEW21SHJSXiPJ.png" data-mce-style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: undefined undefined;"></figure>The 10- and 11-year-olds in Group 3 learned how to make various Caribbean cuisines in the cooking program!<figure id="figure-13et3h42wlzhkexd6"><img id="13et3h42wlzhkexd6" src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/173UoYmMlLkEzdn39sp9mFL9TVPCYOQeceOkbenNRqEBjxJlaSHDVhhLmAjXw77O.png" alt="People hand holding jigsaw puzzle, Color puzzle symbol of awareness for autism spectrum disorder family support. Autism World Awareness Day." title="People hand holding jigsaw puzzle, Color puzzle symbol of awareness for autism spectrum disorder family support. Autism World Awareness Day." class="object-cover bg-gray-100 rounded-sm md:rounded-md lg:rounded-lg" style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: undefined undefined;" data-corners="default" data-aspect="16:9" data-caption="" data-positionx="undefined" data-positiony="undefined" data-fullwidth="false" data-mce-src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/173UoYmMlLkEzdn39sp9mFL9TVPCYOQeceOkbenNRqEBjxJlaSHDVhhLmAjXw77O.png" data-mce-style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: undefined undefined;"></figure>Our oldest sailors in Group 9B (15- to 16-year-olds) enjoyed a calmer day on the seas, making small models in Arts &amp; Crafts.<figure id="figure-g2wjt7fe6qlzhkgmrx"><img id="g2wjt7fe6qlzhkgmrx" src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/2b6tKqpXwvo7lr1nAVNZzg7Kjjq1Xja3Ed1qAz9rsSR8Dcji64WwzO2EEfBxm4DU.png" alt="Portrait, smile and volunteer group selfie outdoors for climate change, charity cleaning and recycling. Earth day, community service and happy people laughing and taking photo with peace sign at park" title="Portrait, smile and volunteer group selfie outdoors for climate change, charity cleaning and recycling. Earth day, community service and happy people laughing and taking photo with peace sign at park" class="object-cover bg-gray-100 rounded-sm md:rounded-md lg:rounded-lg" style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: undefined undefined;" data-corners="default" data-aspect="16:9" data-caption="" data-positionx="undefined" data-positiony="undefined" data-fullwidth="false" data-mce-src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/2b6tKqpXwvo7lr1nAVNZzg7Kjjq1Xja3Ed1qAz9rsSR8Dcji64WwzO2EEfBxm4DU.png" data-mce-style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: undefined undefined;"></figure>Groups 6A (12- to 14-year olds) and 9A (16- to 17-year-olds) had a much more active day by comparison! The 6A boys visited the Camp Horizons rope course.<figure id="figure-xjp8wjrdhdlzhkiqhi"><img id="xjp8wjrdhdlzhkiqhi" src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/0a1exsRjaL3GLuq3HPeFHAxrhtWFwLY4icmE4vZUD57BkAYP4kkrY4hEWPrcLb7w.png" alt="" title="" class="object-cover bg-gray-100 " style="aspect-ratio: 1/1; object-position: undefined undefined;" data-corners="no-rounded" data-aspect="1:1" data-caption="" data-positionx="undefined" data-positiony="undefined" data-fullwidth="false" data-mce-src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/0a1exsRjaL3GLuq3HPeFHAxrhtWFwLY4icmE4vZUD57BkAYP4kkrY4hEWPrcLb7w.png" data-mce-style="aspect-ratio: 1/1; object-position: undefined undefined;"></figure>And the 9A girls hit the open river for their canoe trip!<figure id="figure-jwvjsg1y5rlzlxxgd5"><img id="jwvjsg1y5rlzlxxgd5" src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/17pVhMm0BpGsGjcX1BJmNpN3NUECS5xN03FCYDP7NzvoumDWJreAsYgV5WFg0L8k.png" alt="Volunteer schedule, community cleaning leader and charity service outdoor with Asian woman talking. Recycle team, collaboration and eco friendly female manager giving recycling teamwork orders" title="Volunteer schedule, community cleaning leader and charity service outdoor with Asian woman talking. Recycle team, collaboration and eco friendly female manager giving recycling teamwork orders" class="object-cover bg-gray-100 rounded-sm md:rounded-md lg:rounded-lg selected" style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: undefined undefined;" data-corners="default" data-aspect="16:9" data-caption="" data-positionx="undefined" data-positiony="undefined" data-fullwidth="false" data-mce-src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/17pVhMm0BpGsGjcX1BJmNpN3NUECS5xN03FCYDP7NzvoumDWJreAsYgV5WFg0L8k.png" data-mce-style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: undefined undefined;"></figure> Meanwhile, Group 3 (10- to 11-year olds) worked on some team building activities in the game program.<figure id="figure-39otvug0anlzlxxwbe" class="selected"><img id="39otvug0anlzlxxwbe" src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/2dcWOkSUt8UhgrYXrPljxtnPdiSyCo46s6tS4gYSxsiHYZPwWDYjodhsS2LQBB3E.png" alt="Multiracial group of volunteers packing groceries at community food bank." title="Multiracial group of volunteers packing groceries at community food bank." class="object-cover bg-gray-100 rounded-sm md:rounded-md lg:rounded-lg" style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: undefined undefined;" data-corners="default" data-aspect="16:9" data-caption="" data-positionx="undefined" data-positiony="undefined" data-fullwidth="false" data-mce-src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/2dcWOkSUt8UhgrYXrPljxtnPdiSyCo46s6tS4gYSxsiHYZPwWDYjodhsS2LQBB3E.png" data-mce-style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: undefined undefined;"></figure>Finally, all groups returned to camp and settled in for our signature Home in the Woods night. While the rain hampered the ability of most of young sailors to sleep outside under the stars as is typical for this camp tradition, every group was able to enjoy a meal cooked by the fire and, of course, some s’mores.<figure id="figure-nugvour7lnlzlxychs"><img id="nugvour7lnlzlxychs" src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/3bhUHHeeQ0ZesWOYxPGNJ5mOTsx9uFWqayH77pUVhdr86oWmqCZnYtqDyw8gACdj.png" alt="Volunteering, team and people in nature for community service, support and planning of leadership goals. Ngo, charity person with schedule or task management in forest, park or eco friendly project" title="Volunteering, team and people in nature for community service, support and planning of leadership goals. Ngo, charity person with schedule or task management in forest, park or eco friendly project" class="object-cover bg-gray-100 rounded-sm md:rounded-md lg:rounded-lg" style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: undefined undefined;" data-corners="default" data-aspect="16:9" data-caption="" data-positionx="undefined" data-positiony="undefined" data-fullwidth="false" data-mce-src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/3bhUHHeeQ0ZesWOYxPGNJ5mOTsx9uFWqayH77pUVhdr86oWmqCZnYtqDyw8gACdj.png" data-mce-style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: undefined undefined;"></figure>With the passing of the rain, our merry band of marauders turned in for the night, dreaming of horseback riding, rope swings, and (hopefully) dryer mornings ahead.

MABC 2024 Camp Ships Log Day 3

Another day be come and gone here on the open MAB-Sea! Pirates had a big day of adventure ranging from big fun on the deep jungle rope walks( Camp Horizions Rope course) to swimmin on the high seas (the pool) and even a canoe trip for some of our more experienced sailors.Just after morning breakfast,Group 9A set off on a rock climbing adventure at a rocky outcrop near camp.<figure id="figure-t30ui7n34lzlxgf1a"><img id="t30ui7n34lzlxgf1a" src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/6E45WVr9IEdqOv4exZiNFToi1Wu9sLu6kF1urgpYebBqrl5lvb1ZCFz1I41RXlLv.png" alt="Earth Day Diversity" title="Earth Day Diversity" class="object-cover bg-gray-100 rounded-sm md:rounded-md lg:rounded-lg" style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: undefined undefined;" data-corners="default" data-aspect="16:9" data-caption="" data-positionx="undefined" data-positiony="undefined" data-fullwidth="false" data-mce-src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/6E45WVr9IEdqOv4exZiNFToi1Wu9sLu6kF1urgpYebBqrl5lvb1ZCFz1I41RXlLv.png" data-mce-style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: undefined undefined;"></figure>Our 9B pirates (ages 15 to 17) braved the “open seas” on a canoe trip down the Shenandoah River, complete with a campout on the river banks! <figure id="figure-13et3h42wlzhkexd6"><img id="13et3h42wlzhkexd6" src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/1fX8kaEK8K6PMmvjhOPjkDxanr8M0SkhUsiEivWdmASC072F5WQyPbDdYirIitXw.png" alt="People hand holding jigsaw puzzle, Color puzzle symbol of awareness for autism spectrum disorder family support. Autism World Awareness Day." title="People hand holding jigsaw puzzle, Color puzzle symbol of awareness for autism spectrum disorder family support. Autism World Awareness Day." class="object-cover bg-gray-100 rounded-sm md:rounded-md lg:rounded-lg" style="aspect-ratio: 1/1; object-position: undefined undefined;" data-corners="default" data-aspect="1:1" data-caption="" data-positionx="undefined" data-positiony="undefined" data-fullwidth="false" data-mce-src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/1fX8kaEK8K6PMmvjhOPjkDxanr8M0SkhUsiEivWdmASC072F5WQyPbDdYirIitXw.png" data-mce-style="aspect-ratio: 1/1; object-position: undefined undefined;"></figure>The campers in Group 6A went for a high flying adventure on the Camp Horizions high ropes course.&nbsp;<figure id="figure-g2wjt7fe6qlzhkgmrx"><img id="g2wjt7fe6qlzhkgmrx" src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/38CwBh9T3DUi2K9WrrxHLjn6H1BDA89mJ4TvbzKOcZiwYnzP0gQeVhpvnQNvj8gE.png" alt="Portrait, smile and volunteer group selfie outdoors for climate change, charity cleaning and recycling. 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Earth day, community service and happy people laughing and taking photo with peace sign at park" class="object-cover bg-gray-100 rounded-sm md:rounded-md lg:rounded-lg" style="aspect-ratio: 1/1; object-position: undefined undefined;" data-corners="default" data-aspect="1:1" data-caption="" data-positionx="undefined" data-positiony="undefined" data-fullwidth="false" data-mce-src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/38CwBh9T3DUi2K9WrrxHLjn6H1BDA89mJ4TvbzKOcZiwYnzP0gQeVhpvnQNvj8gE.png" data-mce-style="aspect-ratio: 1/1; object-position: undefined undefined;"></figure>On the other side of camp, our young rogues in Group 3 (ages 10 to 11) enjoyed some pirate themed recreation in the camp games program!<figure id="figure-xjp8wjrdhdlzhkiqhi"><img id="xjp8wjrdhdlzhkiqhi" src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/26OfvPPiklpvNWC245olwGRLScfvLgUBfrmNPQV72aduHhXfxixUmstMQmWzoHxh.png" alt="" title="" class="object-cover bg-gray-100 " style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: undefined undefined;" data-corners="no-rounded" data-aspect="16:9" data-caption="" data-positionx="undefined" data-positiony="undefined" data-fullwidth="false" data-mce-src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/26OfvPPiklpvNWC245olwGRLScfvLgUBfrmNPQV72aduHhXfxixUmstMQmWzoHxh.png" data-mce-style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: undefined undefined;"></figure>The real fun kicked in during the camp evening programs after dinner!First, sailors were visited by a professional bubble artist and even learned how to make their own gigantic bubbles.<figure id="figure-jwvjsg1y5rlzlxxgd5"><img id="jwvjsg1y5rlzlxxgd5" src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/1b6cmAGnhWxHyJhCbRJXAqBym5DXmI4WuvJHak74dV2nPyLNWP2fC1UybygO3YCv.png" alt="Volunteer schedule, community cleaning leader and charity service outdoor with Asian woman talking. 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Ngo, charity person with schedule or task management in forest, park or eco friendly project" title="Volunteering, team and people in nature for community service, support and planning of leadership goals. Ngo, charity person with schedule or task management in forest, park or eco friendly project" class="object-cover bg-gray-100 rounded-sm md:rounded-md lg:rounded-lg" style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: center center;" data-corners="default" data-aspect="16:9" data-caption="" data-positionx="undefined" data-positiony="undefined" data-fullwidth="false" data-mce-src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/39BpdiNSeTMYMafgpxEPh3osSP73kfuppAfnyv0y0T8wCkLFZKMhKvKEDhaB6jdO.png" data-mce-style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: center center;"></figure>Eventually, all young pirates intermingled between their groups to form new teams to play minue to win it style games during our first ever Seven Seas competition.<figure id="figure-3z4ghwy44klzlxz2hg"><img id="3z4ghwy44klzlxz2hg" src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/20IpAIJsXVYE2FNtmYws3YMAv1m8k4gB88HOl2Ubi8Dgh6TIZqkQIq7WA2TvwTr7.png" alt="Donation box with food on old wooden background." title="Donation box with food on old wooden background." class="object-cover bg-gray-100 rounded-sm md:rounded-md lg:rounded-lg" style="aspect-ratio: 3/2; object-position: center center;" data-corners="default" data-aspect="3:2" data-caption="" data-positionx="undefined" data-positiony="undefined" data-fullwidth="false" data-mce-src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/20IpAIJsXVYE2FNtmYws3YMAv1m8k4gB88HOl2Ubi8Dgh6TIZqkQIq7WA2TvwTr7.png" data-mce-style="aspect-ratio: 3/2; object-position: center center;"></figure>Another sun sets on us here on the open seas as our campers head to bed, but plenty of fun be lying ahead for our young sailors. Keep your eyes on the horizions for ye next message in a bottle from us here on the MABC!

MABC 2024 Camp Ships Log Day 2

the pirate captain holds the ship's steering wheel and sails across the sea on a sailing pirate ship render 3d

Ahoy, mateys! Ye be joining us for yet another year of summer fun at the Mid-Atlantic Burn Camp - this year with a special pirate spin! This daily newsletter is where we will share pictures from the day’s activities so that ye lads and lassies at home can keep up with all the fun and adventures we have out here on the open seas!Day 1Our pirates-to-be arrived at camp right on time without a hitch and were excitedly greeted by our landlubber-turned-pirate counselors and staff.<figure id="figure-i516yo8mglzhkaxdd"><img id="i516yo8mglzhkaxdd" src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/20sSRoV7JcoRGoDaG3SCy7oS3nxG8WaOH6gO3UMHY48LWgEWuNTPL53HU132RCS9.png" alt="charity-event" title="charity-event" class="object-cover bg-gray-100 rounded-sm md:rounded-md lg:rounded-lg" style="aspect-ratio: 3/2; object-position: null% 20%;" data-corners="small" data-aspect="3:2" data-caption="" data-positionx="null%" data-positiony="20%" data-fullwidth="false" data-mce-src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/20sSRoV7JcoRGoDaG3SCy7oS3nxG8WaOH6gO3UMHY48LWgEWuNTPL53HU132RCS9.png" data-mce-style="aspect-ratio: 3/2; object-position: null% 20%;"></figure>Our youngest sailors (ages 7 to 9) jumped ship to cool off in the pool.<figure id="figure-13et3h42wlzhkexd6"><img id="13et3h42wlzhkexd6" src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/bRihrgGqVWfiE8H6dkOQ8WOtUlEFOAhDSepKgKu2KeqTVnf52q9hZinQUZn8ZHMO.png" alt="People hand holding jigsaw puzzle, Color puzzle symbol of awareness for autism spectrum disorder family support. Autism World Awareness Day." title="People hand holding jigsaw puzzle, Color puzzle symbol of awareness for autism spectrum disorder family support. Autism World Awareness Day." class="object-cover bg-gray-100 rounded-sm md:rounded-md lg:rounded-lg" style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: undefined undefined;" data-corners="default" data-aspect="16:9" data-caption="" data-positionx="undefined" data-positiony="undefined" data-fullwidth="false" data-mce-src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/bRihrgGqVWfiE8H6dkOQ8WOtUlEFOAhDSepKgKu2KeqTVnf52q9hZinQUZn8ZHMO.png" data-mce-style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: undefined undefined;"></figure>Meanwhile a few of our older groups (ages 12 to 17) set sail for an adventure abroad (in this case, 5 minutes away at our favorite nearby camp, Horizons) for team building activities and, a pirate’s favorite hobby, horseback riding. The rapscallions in Group 6A took on the Horizons low-ropes course...<figure id="figure-g2wjt7fe6qlzhkgmrx"><img id="g2wjt7fe6qlzhkgmrx" src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/2cdw9MnWZxVU4gUBsBL425Vy7MY4ImlxwdlJ2MzFHyIhzsW4BuieudFmIi0uMKpy.png" alt="Portrait, smile and volunteer group selfie outdoors for climate change, charity cleaning and recycling. Earth day, community service and happy people laughing and taking photo with peace sign at park" title="Portrait, smile and volunteer group selfie outdoors for climate change, charity cleaning and recycling. Earth day, community service and happy people laughing and taking photo with peace sign at park" class="object-cover bg-gray-100 rounded-sm md:rounded-md lg:rounded-lg" style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: center center;" data-corners="default" data-aspect="16:9" data-caption="" data-positionx="undefined" data-positiony="undefined" data-fullwidth="false" data-mce-src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/2cdw9MnWZxVU4gUBsBL425Vy7MY4ImlxwdlJ2MzFHyIhzsW4BuieudFmIi0uMKpy.png" data-mce-style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: center center;"></figure>...while the scalawags in groups 9A &amp; 9B went horseback riding!<figure id="figure-xjp8wjrdhdlzhkiqhi"><img id="xjp8wjrdhdlzhkiqhi" src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/11OeCPWumv8sKkRc9uwy96tykYV3GLsA8PvjIfeHGGAd7uNFsxT84MTHMVY1M6K9.png" alt="" title="" class="object-cover bg-gray-100" style="aspect-ratio: 3/2; object-position: center center;" data-corners="no-rounded" data-aspect="3:2" data-caption="" data-positionx="undefined" data-positiony="undefined" data-fullwidth="false" data-mce-src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/11OeCPWumv8sKkRc9uwy96tykYV3GLsA8PvjIfeHGGAd7uNFsxT84MTHMVY1M6K9.png" data-mce-style="aspect-ratio: 3/2; object-position: center center;"></figure>To close out the evening - all of our young pirates gathered with their individual groups to talk about the week to come, catch up with friends, make s’mores, and play games. That be it from us today landlubbers - keep your eyes to the horizons for further updates from the MABC

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