Camp Willow Wood Diary
Camp Willow Wood Diary
July 10th
Dearest Diary,
Today was my first day at Camp Willow Wood, and wow, it's a whirlwind! Mom and Dad dropped me off this morning. I felt a little nervous as they drove away. It's the first time I've ever been away from them for so long.
After they left, a really nice counselor named Sarah showed me to my cabin. I'm sharing with three other girls: Emily, Chloe, and Maya. They all seem super friendly! We spent the morning unpacking and getting to know each other. Emily has a ton of funny jokes, Chloe loves to draw, and Maya is amazing at braiding hair.
This afternoon, we had swimming in the lake. The water was cold at first, but it felt great once I got used to it. I even tried the diving board! I was scared, but I did it! Later, we played a giant game of capture the flag in the woods. Our team lost, but it was still so much fun running around and hiding behind trees.
At dinner, we ate sloppy joes and corn on the cob. The food here is pretty good! After dinner, we had a campfire. We sang songs, told stories, and roasted marshmallows. My marshmallow caught on fire, but it still tasted good!
- Counselor:
- A person who supervises and guides campers.
- Cabin:
- A small house or shelter, often used for sleeping at a camp.
- Nature Hike:
- A walk in nature, usually to observe plants and animals.
- whirlwind:
- A fast and exciting series of events that happens very quickly.
- adventure:
- An exciting, unusual, or bold experience.
- journal:
- A notebook used to write down daily experiences, thoughts, or things you learn.
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About this diary entry passage for Upper Elementary
“Camp Willow Wood Diary” is a diary entry reading passage about Summer Camp, written for Upper Elementary. It takes about 3 minutes to read (482 words) and comes with an interactive quiz and a printable worksheet with comprehension questions and an answer key.