Summer Camp at Burgundy Farm

Henry spent his summer vacation at Burgundy Farm, a private school near our home in Alexandria, VA.  From June to August, the school operates a summer camp.  Burgundy Farm has a unique campus, situated in a wooded area with classrooms scattered around the property in cabin-like structures and a small barn with live farm animals.  Once or twice a week, the campers get to feed the animals, including (according to Henry) digging worms for the chickens.  The school also has a small pool, which meant Henry and his fellow campers went swimming everyday (sometimes twice a day). 

Several of Henry's former classmates from St. Anthony's, including his best friend Jack, were at Burgundy Farm this summer, adding to the enjoyment.  We could tell Henry was having a good time because he woke up and got dressed every morning with no complaints.  And after a long day of swimming, playing and, occasionally, drumming(!), he was usually ready for bed right after dinner.  One night, while having popsicles on the stoop, he feel asleep on the sidewalk (see picture below).  We were so pleased Henry enjoyed his first experience at camp.  There's no doubt he'll be going back to Burgundy Farm next year, and Vivian is already asking if she can go too.

  

Getting ready for camp in the morning;

crashing on the sidewalk after a long day of play.