Polar Bear Plunge Attracts a Crowd

This morning we offered our traditional polar bear plunge -- an early morning swim in the pool.  They were happy campers to be up so early! Adult volunteer Asa led the way.

See the crowd that we had?!?  If you can't pick out your child, he/she was being a sleeping beauty back in the dorms.

Waiting for the countdown. 3...2...1...

Bluberry helped add ice to try to lower the temperature of the water. It was a good thrill factor for the campers if nothing else.

Excited polar bears. Grrr...

Here are the action shots of the actual plunge.

And then a few minutes to just enjoy the pool.

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