(8/25) For two weeks in July some children of Thurmont were lucky enough to attend the first annual "A Day in the Park" Summer Rec Program. This program offered children a chance to meet up with friends, make new friends, learn new things, and have fun. It was held from 8:30 a.m. until noon, Monday thru Thursday in the Town Park. Despite the gloomy weather that was forecasted
for those last two weeks of July, the camp was lucky enough to have only one day that was moved to an inside location.
Activities included the Trolley Trail, Catoctin Furnace, baseball, basketball, tennis, and emergency services to name a few. Many local guests came out to share their experiences, and create interactive sessions with the children in the area of guests’ expertise.
One example of how the children spent their days at the summer rec program was "Famous For A Day." The day began with a presentation by Robert L. Eyler of the Thurmont Historical Society who brought many artifacts that the children thought were "cool." The item they were most fascinated with was some horsehair plaster, which generated lots of great conversation. That same day they were treated
to a visit from local artist, Rebecca Pearl, who not only spoke to the children about her work and passion for art, but she also assisted them in their very own watercolor painting. There is a lot of up and coming talent in Thurmont! The day ended with a visit and entertainment from Frederick singer/songwriter Doug Alan Wilcox who played his guitar, and spoke about becoming a musician and
following your passion. The children were amazed when he played his guitar and harmonica at the same time! The children ended their day by making their own harmonicas and playing along with Doug.
Little did the children know that on that very day, they were all being interviewed for this article. As they sat following the program, our reporter sat and spoke to every single one of them, asking them what they thought about the camp.
So…the results are in! They all had so much fun they want to come back next year! Topping the list of favorite activities in order of votes were arts, crafts, sports, and of course the ever-so popular fire truck visit!
Special thanks go out to all of our guests, presenters, planners, and volunteers who made this such a great success. And thank you to the following children for being there on "Famous for a Day!" Brayden Kelsey, Jacob, Melanie, Jadyn, Presley, Weston, Ella, Max, Chase, Savannah, Radley, Keelin, Raina, Everett, Caroline, Olivia, Kamerin, Chasadie, Lauren, Patrick, Faith, Grace, Stacey, Reed,
Cayleb, Logan, Ethan and Doug. See you next year!
