Session 3 Day 5: Winding Down

Note: Our apologies for the late posting. We were having some technical difficulties. Thank you to the parent who brought it to our attention.

It started out as another idyllic day weather-wise here at Camp Taiwan. After a healthy breakfast, the campers turned out for their last two periods of free choice activities. For free choice activities, the teams are all mixed up, so you will have to look through the activity folders to find the pictures of your children.

The weather didn't hold, and we had a brief shower just as we were finishing up our second activity period and heading to the dining hall for lunch. The rain had stopped by the end of lunch and the campers headed down to their tents for rest hour.

The rain returned towards the end of our first afternoon activity period. It didn't last very long, but it was quite hard for a few minutes. It certainly made the Teen campers' fire building activity a bit more difficult. On the other hand, it resulted in some hilarious pictures of them trying to protect their fires with umbrellas.

While this was going on, the youth campers were playing a wide game called Sushi Go. The concept is a bit hard to explain. It is based on a board game, but has been modified to make it an outdoor game. The campers are given cards with a type of sushi on them. They have to find other campers with other pieces of sushi to make the perfect Bento box.

During the final activity block, campers, both youth campers and teens, gathered in their teams to put together a performance for the closing campfire. They brainstormed ideas, wrote scripts, and rehearsed—mostly on their own, with counselors offering guidance when needed. The results vary from songs and dances to lighthearted skits poking fun at the counselors. Some acts are polished, others more spontaneous, but all are full of heart and always fun to watch.

For our evening program, everyone will gather around the campfire for a special send‑off. Teams perform the skits they’ve been working on, and the evening also includes traditional camp songs and a short ceremony that encourages campers to reflect on their week—friendships made, challenges overcome, and memories created. Returning campers are recognized, some with many summers behind them. Of course, it wouldn't be a campfire without a round of s'mores. It’s a meaningful, unforgettable way to end the session.

Please check out the photos of Day 5.

By the way, tomorrow, we will post a link to the entire week's photos, including a video and slideshow of the week's highlights. We suggest you watch it with your child.