Summer Updates

Hello Camp Jeanne d'Arc Community,

Camp days are flying by and we are happy to report that we are all having a blast! From traditions like Fourth of July to Spark Night, to camper favorites like Motor Trips and Les Pucelles/Jolis Coeurs games, to our most revered activities like recognizing our weekly Fleur de Lis recipients, Camp is in full bloom!

Here are some highlights to share!

Spark Night

Spark Night, one of Camp Jeanne d'Arc's newest traditions, is an enchanting evening filled with personal reflection, community building, big bonfires, and sugar? The Owl cabin leads the reflective activity that culminates in campers tossing sugar into the fire creating a beautiful spark!

Read more in our blog post here!

Weekly Fleur de Lis Awards

One of the ways Camp Jeanne d'Arc honors campers who show kindness and strong character is through our weekly Fleur de Lis Awards. Each week a select group of campers are recognized as Fleur de Lis recipients. The Fleur de Lis honors are given to campers who exemplify the Jeanne d’Arc values of faith, endurance, courage and confidence.

Week one Fleur de Lis recipients: Ana Zamot, Ameilia Velasco, Venus Cardona, Fiore Ramirez, Ellie Zusin, Florence Cameron, Mizell Melon, and Phylicia Jonah-Goody.

Week two Fleur de Lis recipients: Emma Garcia, Anaine Sophia Cardona, Emma Dubon, Lara G, Anna Chiara Jones, Victoria Ibarra, Anna Mercede, and Caroline Saunders.

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Christmas in July!

This week we celebrated a favorite tradition - Christmas in July! Ask any current or former camper from Camp Jeanne d’Arc and they will list Christmas in July as one of the most memorable nights at Camp. Imagine a bunch of campers dressed in red and green, Santa hats, festive decor, singing Christmas carols at the top of their lungs, drinking hot cocoa, eating gooey cinnamon rolls, and relishing in a community of strong girls.

Counselor Appreciation

By now, the campers know their counselors pretty well. After living in cabin groups for over two weeks now, campers know what will help their counselors relax! This week campers held counselor appreciation afternoon where they set up a spa-like experience with soothing music, relaxing activities, and best of all QUIET!

Fourth of July at Camp!

Want to know how we celebrate the Fourth of July at Camp Jeanne d’Arc? Read our Independence Day blog post here. You will hear about the perfect hillside waterslide technique, festive traditions, and what exactly the campers of yore would shout atop horses to celebrate the holiday!

Motor Trip!

For this year's Motor Trip, campers travelled to Ausable Chasm, dubbed the Grand Canyon of the Adirondacks, to participate in beautiful hikes and thrilling whitewater rafting. Photos do not do justice to the beautiful features of the chasm. The campers and counselors had an amazing day!

Alum Visitors

This week, we were thrilled to welcome two CJDA alum, Leila Molahan and Amelie Couture. Leila came back to Camp for the second year in a row to lead upper campers in a mindfulness and mediation workshop where they practiced yoga, guided meditation, writing letters to themselves, and more! Amelie traveled from Canada to CJDA to work on inking the newest award recipients on the treasured Hearth boards. Thank you Amelie and Leila! We love having our awesome alum at Camp!

Sunday Service

Last Sunday afternoon, campers participated in a service project to support the local community. We made blankets, penned birthday cards, crafted friendship bracelets, and assembled birthday bags for those in need in the north country region.

We hope you enjoyed this Summer Update! Stay tuned for more camp fun coming your way!

All the Best,

Liz Bateman Rambo

Head of Alumnae

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