Hi Danny - Oh, how I miss Casita Cabin in NH. Jack will have so many fun memories from camp - stories he'll be able to tell for many years to come. Thanks to Jack for letting us in on his life, for some of us it takes us back to our swim test more than 20 years ago(although I don't think I had to do so many laps!) :)

What a lovely little film. Jack has grown so tall! A whole MONTH at camp! He'll create memories that will last a lifetime! (didn't mean to sound like a hallmark card, but he will!) I still remember vividly camp experiences and I only went one week a year.
Are you and Patti off on a trip? Your apt will be a quiet place for one month.

How wonderful! ...both the little video (nice music too!) and the prospect -- looking at things from Jack's point of view -- of spending a whole month in such a place!

You will miss him a lot, and he'll come back a different person. (You know that, don't you?)

I grew up in Chicago but spent a couple of weeks every summer at an uncle's cottage in northern Michigan. I think that experience affected who I grew up to be more than anything else in my life...all in a good way, to be sure.

Thanks for sharing this!

Perfect short documentary to give the feeling of the experience. Love the music chosen, too. By being apart you'll have the joyous experience of reconvening. It's going to be a good summer, all the way 'round.

A rush of Summer camp memories. Just did an online interview for a national camping assoc. convention where I'll be teach (creativity/brainstorming) this Autumn. Then, as now, (with your great film) I recalled having spent so many Summers at camp that I'm thinking about designing a certificate (suitable for framing) that dubbs me "Magna Kum Baya." I miss the hiking, campfires, once-a-week showers, and making out behind the archery hay bails! Have fun, Jack. To mom & pop: he'll be home in no time--spend some time two-gether.

Hope you packed his sketch pad. Back soon with stories and 'squito bites no doubt and maybe a new band member. Are you taking in a country kid to see city life? Have a great time all of you.

What a beautiful place-A whole month of no Jack will seem so long. Watching this movie made me feel like I want to go too, but I think I am a little on the old side. There was a great "thhis American Life" about going to camp that I listened to recently and it made me feel like I missed out somehow. I am waiting for my kids to get to the age where they can have this experience though.

I want to go to camp in Vermont for a week! Lucky boy!

Nice film! Yes, the camp does look very different from NYC. :-) I hope he has a sketchbook/journal with him and that you will update us during his stay.
C.

I know Jack will have an amazing July. Good for him for going and you all sending him.

What a great production!!! Jack looks like an excellent swimmer! Oh the memorys:)

I want to go too, what a lovely place. Just found your blog, like your work and love the sentiment that you preach. Will link to you on my sketchbook blog, hope you dont mind.

cleaning out email before the holiday and found this one. how in the world did I overlook a danny posting? and on going to camp? unbelievable! for all who have reminesced about the wonder of the camp/counselor experience, I say "me too". I am not what anyone would describe as the "camping type" and yet my memories of the years as a camper and counselor at Camp Massanetta in virginia are some of my fondest. for anyone who wants a beautifully written flashback check out Cabin Pressure by Wolk. If it doesn't bring back the sounds and feeling of living in a cabin with 8 7-year old kids then you weren't there. happy 4th, Jack will certainly have one.

That really brings back camp memories. How is it that all camp bunks and dining halls look the same? Hope he isn't fed baloney and cheese every day like we were.

I'd trade with him in a second!

Unless all camps look the same (and I've never been to TL, only other F&W camps) Jack is in for a great summer. This looks very much like the camps my brother and I went to when we were younger, and my dad and his siblings went to when they were younger. If that's the case, he'll be demanding 2 months next year (maybe this year!), or perhaps an upper camp. If so, try to make The Fair! Great sketching opportunities.

Fun site and nice artwork! I live 40 min from Montpelier VT and boy has it been raining alot since July 4th! You haven't needed any AC but your son's camping expeditions will have been curtailed or dampened!

DH and I went to Vermont for the very first time just last week. Wonderful memories you are helping Jack make. (And can't wait for your next book.) Best to y'all from Texas.

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