Do you know you’re Robin Hood trivia? Test your knowledge with today’s #RobinHoodatHome game! Answers at the end.

1. How many cabins are there in Girls’ Camp?
   A. 8
   B. 9
   C. 12
   D. 10
2. How many cabins are in Boys Camp?
   A. 8
   B. 10
   C. 7
   D. 9
3. Name the head of drama in 2019?
   A. Heather
   B. Barbara
   C. Jean
   D. Ken
4. What was the Green & White break for 2019?
   A. Marching Band
   B. Fire Engines
   C. Fire Performers
   D. Seaplane
5. How many tennis courts are there?
   A. 5
   B. 8
   C. 4
   D. 6
6. What is Chuck’s dog’s name?
   A. Briar
   B. Wally
   C. Friar
   D. Davey
7. What is for dessert on Sundays?
   A. Chocolate Chip Cookies
   B. Ice Cream Sundaes
   C. Blast Pops
   D. Fluffer Nutter
8. What were the 2019 Green & White final scores?
   A. Green 3895 vs White 3567
   B. Green 3543 vs White 3844
   C. Green 3783 vs White 3645
   D. Green 3643 vs White 3745 
9. Favorite out of camp dessert spot?
   A. Cozy Barn
   B. Dessert Shack
   C. Cozy Corner
   D. Sweet Corner
10. Who founded Camp Robin Hood in 1927?
    A. Chuck Illig
    B. Andy Friedman
    C. John Klein
    D. Richard Klein

Answers:

1. C 
2. D
3. D
4. C
5. D
6. A
7. B
8. D
9. C
10. B

Just in time for our 2nd Virtual Campfire event, we’re sharing a way to make a campfire favorite at home – s’mores! These oven baked s’mores will hit the spot and make you miss summer nights in The Realm even more.

So grab a parent, grab your ingredients and get your s’mores ready!!

Ingredients and Equipment:

• Graham Crackers
• Marshmallows
• Hershey’s Chocolate Bar
• Cookie Sheet
• Foil (for lining cookie sheet)

Baking Instructions: **Make sure there is an adult available for help**

1. Line cookie sheet with foil
2. Place graham crackers on the cookie sheet
3. Place 3 squares of chocolate on graham crackers
4. Place marshmallows on top of the chocolate.
   Parent Assistance Needed for Steps 5-10
5. Heat broiler to low
6. Place cookie sheet on top rack in the oven
7. Watch the marshmallows and take the cookie sheet out when they start to turn brown. This will not take very long.
8. Remove cookie sheet from oven
9. Top off your s’more with another graham cracker
10. Let cool a little and ENJOY!

Dear Parents,

It’s week two – how is everything going at home? Hopefully the weather in your area enables your kids to get plenty of recess time during those virtual classes.

I’d like to extend our gratitude to all of our camp parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, and alumni who are working in the medical field, as well as those supporting these professionals on the front lines. We know it’s a tough go right now, and wish everyone the very best.  Remember what we have taught our campers for the past nine summers during Robin Hood Gives Back Day: THANK everyone for their service and be kind to others!

This is one of those situations that we just don’t have many answers just yet. But barring any unforeseen events, camp is ON! Just this week the Brass had an all hands Zoom meeting! Chuck struggled a bit but joined us late by speaker phone. We had several dogs interrupt the chat but it sure put a smile on our faces. Aren’t we lucky to have technology that lets us make video calls so we can stay connected with people outside our family units?

It feels as if we could all use camp now more than ever. There is a quote by Albert Camus being shared between camp leaders, “In the midst of winter, I found there was within me an invincible summer…” I’m hoping we are going to be able to help provide our campers with that very type of summer!

Please don’t hesitate to write to me at woody@camprobinhood.com or call anytime at (312) 404-1828. I’m at home self-isolating trying to help teach grade school subjects and limit all of our screen time.

Stay safe, healthy and positive that we’ll see each other soon!

Dear Parents,

I realize this is a challenging and trying time for all of us. How are you and your kids holding up? You’re all on my mind as I’m currently at home watching school lessons happen virtually. (Round of applause to all of the teachers out there checking in on their students and giving them at-home lessons!)

As I said in my last email, we are full steam ahead on planning summer 2020. We believe that camp will be the best place to be this summer. It might be a different kind of summer, but I am going to do everything possible to make sure we can all experience the magic in the trees!

I’ve received many calls from parents and they all keep telling me the same thing – all of the junior campers are saying they will walk to camp if they have to! Anyone else getting those comments from kids? I’d love to hear about them too. Only a few days out of school for some and our campers are already telling their parents they want to be in The Realm. And I’m here to tell you that camp will be there for your kids!

Love that all the kids have The Realm on their minds and they know camp is their safe place. My mom’s first experience at summer camp over 70 years ago was similar to this year. It was because of a polio outbreak on the East Coast. To protect young kids, parents sent their children to camps where they could be away from disease while being protected by caring staff and have fun with peers.  We have come full circle to today.

I know that the constant stream of news and changing guidelines are making it hard to plan for tomorrow, let alone 100 days from now. I am here for you and your kids always . If kids have questions about summer or get bummed about being stuck at home, send me a note and let’s schedule a video call for me to answer any of their questions! (I’d love to see their smiling faces these days too!) If you feel yourself getting anxious or overwhelmed, give me a call and we can chat about your concerns too. As parents we need to stick together. We can lift each other up and be there for each other now more than ever!

We may not be Scouts, but we are always prepared! I am working all day, every day, with our leadership team and I am confident that we will be in The Realm together this summer.

Wishing you and your families all the best,

Woody
312-404-1828