THE LAMP-POST

CAMP NARNIA NEWSLETTER WINTER 2019 Dearest Narnians, Adventure Awaits! may your days be

Merry and Bright!

Circling round and round the dancers was a ring of Dwarfs, all dressed in their finest clothes… As they circled round they were all diligently throwing snowballs. They weren’t throwing them at the dancers… They were throwing them through the dance in such perfect time with the music and with such perfect aim that if all the dancers were in exactly the right places at exactly the right moments, no one would be hit. This is called the Great Snow Dance and is done every year in Narnia on the first moonlit night when there is snow on the ground. – from The Silver Chair, by C.S. Lewis A HOMESTEADING TRIUMPH! The return of the rain and absence of a fire ban this summer meant we could finally get back to one of our very favourite activities… Homesteading!

There is nothing like the confidence gained from learning how to split wood by yourself, light a campfire (with no paper!), chop up some veggies, and make your own lunch. The smorgasbord of offerings were delicious this year, so if you want to try to recreate a Narnian Homesteading on a future camping trip, here’s what you’ll need.

HOMESTEADING SUPPLIES

GEAR FOOD

Hatchet (and chopping block) Onions, garlic

Cutting board, knife Potatoes, carrots

Grill, frying pain, hot mitts, spatula Eggs, bacon

Plates, cups, forks Bread (with butter! jam! honey!)

Bucket of water (fire safety first!) Baked beans

A TASTE OF ALL THE FUN… EN GARDE! The Horse and His Boy After many years of plotting and Trivia Challenge scheming, it was a thrill this past 1. What is the name of the Horse that summer to finaly add fencing to our helps Shasta escape Calormen? activities! a) Corin

Swordplay flourished in Narnia this b) Hwin c) Bree summer and quickly started popping up d) Aravis at our Feasts and Talent Shows.

What’s next? A choreographed sword 2. Who is running away to escape marriage to Ahoshta Tarkaan? fight in the play? Perhaps coming soon a) Aravis in Summer 2020… b) Hwin c) Lasaraleen d) Queen Susan

3. Who finds Shasta in the crowd in the city of Tashbaan? a) Arsheesh b) The Tisroc c) King Edmund d) Queen Susan

4. Who do the four companions first ARE THE LIPS JUST A LEGEND? meet in Archenland?

You’ve heard being a L.I.P. gives you magical powers. You saw one light a) King Lune of Archenland b) The Hermit of the Southern March a Homesteading fire with a single match. They move at the speed of c) Aslan light between the archery field and the eating circle. Some claim d) Duffle the Dwarf they’ve actually seen Trumpkin. 5. Prince Rabadash is turned into what Camp Narnia’s Leader in Progress (L.I.P.) program is for 16-17 year olds animal by Aslan? who are looking for a chance to work with children and build their a) Monkey leadership skills. L.I.P.s at Narnia are famous for being everywhere at b) Beaver once: running games, activities, campfires, meals, and keeping c) Donkey everything ship-shape. d) Chicken

Applications for the 2020 L.I.P. program open March 1st. Come and 6. Which of the four Pevensies do not learn what it takes to build the adventure! appear in The Horse and His Boy, although he/she is mentioned? a) Edmund b) Susan c) Lucy d) Peter

Answers: 4. The Hermit 5. Donkey 6. Peter 6. Donkey 5. Hermit The 4.

1. Bree 2. Aravis 3. King Edmund Edmund King 3. Aravis 2. Bree 1.

CALENDAR OF EVENTS COMING NEXT SUMMER… WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 1 REGISTRATION OPENS (visit www.campnarnia.com for dates and rates) Join us in 2020, as we journey into the Wild Lands of MARCH 1 – MAY 1 LIP APPLICATIONS OPEN (visit www.campnarnia.com/staff/ North in search of a lost prince in: leaders-in-progress to apply) SATURDAY, APRIL 25 NANAIMO BOOKFEST The Silver Chair SUNDAY, MAY 31 QUALICUM BEACH FAMILY DAY

JULY 26 – AUGUST 1 STAFF TRAINING

AUG 2 – SEPT 15 SUMMER CAMP SESSIONS

LETTER FROM THE EDITOR Every year as we sort through photos for The Lamp- Post, there is always a good laugh over the year’s antics We are thrilled to say that Camp Narnia by staff and campers alike. Each week at camp comes will be open for five weeks this summer! with its own stories, jokes, escapades, and memories. Sessions are: It’s the proof that this place wouldn’t be camp without the campers! AUGUST 2nd - 8th To that end, we heartily thank all of the families and guardians that choose to send their children to Camp AUGUST 9th - 15th Narnia. Our hats off to you, and ‘Hip, Hip, Hee Hoo!’ th nd So whether this was your first year at Narnia, or you AUGUST 16 - 22 are closing in on a decade, we are so happy you rode rd th along with Shasta and Aravis this year, and we cannot AUGUST 23 - 29 wait to see you next summer! th th Photos courtesy of Joel, Maggie, Jaidyn, AUG 30 - SEP 5 Fiona and Dietcliff. Edited by Fiona Trotter Register before March 15th and take advantage of our Early Bird Discount! Camp Narnia Sibling discounts are also available. Sam Clinock: Camp Director Registration is first come, first serve; Joel Roszmann: Program Director waitlists will be posted for full sessions. www.campnarnia.com Registration opens January 1st. [email protected] (604) 771-0972