A Very Important Message From the Camp Nurse

After considerable thought and contemplation, I , Nurse Ratchette , of the Camp Happy whatever, submit the policies and procedures by which the health camp will be conducted: Please distribute too all involved.

HAPPY CAMP HEALTH POLICIES FOR OPERATION OF SAME

1. Inspections and Physicial exams daily at 6:00 a.m. including temperature, pulse and respirations with pupil exams. ( This is to establish base line stats in event of future accidents/injuries) Data will be recorded and kept ON FILE All passing inspection may proceed with routine duties - those not passing will be advised accordingly.

1. Report of Injury or accident
a. Call 911 - go to ER
b. Call back to camp when ready to be discharged -call a cab and we will hope to collect enought $$ to pay the fare when you arrive.

2. Report of illlness, i.e., headache, sunburn, stomachache, blisters. ingrown toenail, abscess tooth, etc., etc., etc.,
a, If under 35, call your mother
b. if 36 to 64 - take care of yourself
c. 65 and older - let nature takes its course

3. First Aid Kit - will be kept in locked box - as soon as we find the key you may have contents

4. Bites - dog, cat, snake, insect, spider, etc
a. Exterminate animal and dispose of body - i.e. death at sea, etc.
b. Find key to box and get snake oil leniment
c, Pray
d, Scratch where it itches

5. Bed check nightly at 10:00 p.m. - if you are in bed you will be locked outside until morning.


I am indeed honored to serve as your camp nurse -please be aware I do not have license to practice in South Carolina. I am certain the confidence you have in me will more than cover any deficits considered. Thanks again.

Camp Nurse Ratchett

Message from Supplies Director

Most camps send out a supply list for all campers so that everyone is prepared for a comfortable and fun camp experience. Camp Happy Family is no different! Below is your Packing Checklist for Camp Happy Family 2010:

1 beach towel

sunscreen

bar of soap or shower gel

shampoo/conditioner

toothbrush

toothpaste

hair brush

hair dryer (ladies...)

shorts

t-shirts

bathing suits

clothing to go out on the town if so moved

pajamas

books to read on the beach

Kindle

articles bashing current administration to get the blood flowing in the a.m.

gossip magazines for those of us who would rather keep the blood pressure low and worry about the current state of Brangelina :)

loose change for a few rounds of Shanghai

Linens and towels will be provided...we'll be using the Bayard's. There is a washer/dryer at the cottage...no laundry service will be provided unless the cabana boys want to volunteer...NOT!

What About Our Furry Friends?

The canine branch of the Shropshire/Smedile clan will be camping at a nearby luxury spa called The Pooch Palace. The website for this is: www.seespotstay.net Click the link to see where Sierra, Guiness and Mia will be having their own Camp Happy Family! It is located 10 minutes from the island so Aunt Kay can go and get the doggies for a walk on the beach early in the morning if she'd like!?

Beach Time!

Borrowed a tent from a neighbor for us to use on the beach. It'll provide some welcome shade for us. Cabana boys...start pumping iron...you have a big job. We hope to borrow the Bayard's big cart for taking stuff to the beach. Also we may have a couple of kayaks to use...God bless the Bayard's!

Jed and I will go to Costco on Saturday morning and stock up on the essentials such as beer, wine and TP. Pam and Gary will arrive Sat around 12:30 and Cassie a little after that. Blair, Colin/VA and Megan will already be there...hopefully Jack and Steph will too. Jerry and Kay...I think ya'll plan to arrive on Friday/Saturday also? We're still keeping fingers and toes crossed for Tom and Laura. We can get into the cottage by 3pm and maybe a little earlier. Everyone can hang out at the Bayard's on Saturday until we get into the rental cottage.

More importantly...When's Dinner?

~Meals~

Saturday: Jed and I will take care of Saturday night...thinking Shrimp Pasta and some local veggies.

Sunday: Kay, pack that waffle iron...you're on for Sunday brunch. Let me know what I need to pick up at the grocery store. Jed will fill ya'll in on what we thought we'd do Sunday morning to get the week off to a good start.

Sunday night we thought we'd just do sandwiches...maybe homemade ice cream!

Monday: Kid's night to cook
**As the eldest of the "kids" and the appointed Camp Secretary...Megan is asking all us "kids" to leave a comment below with a suggestion of what to fix...I'll start it off!

Tuesday: Pam and Gary are cooking spaghetti/french bread/cherries jubilee...YUM!!

Wednesday: ?? Any ideas? Leave a comment!

Thursday: Everyone takes a course: Appetizer, Main dish/ sides/ Dessert..etc.
**Again leave a comment below to sign up for a course! First come, first serve!

Friday: Go out This is loosely scheduled...we can always switch around. Just thought we could get everyone's taste buds going.

Stay tuned for a post from the Camp Activities Director coming to your inbox soon!

Welcome to Camp Happy Family!

*Before reading the following post, make sure you have the sound turned on!*

Greetings campers! We are getting excited about our week together on Sullivans Island! We've created this blog to keep everyone informed of the plans as they come together for a fun-filled week of CAMP HAPPY FAMILY! In lieu of sleeping bags, we ask that you bring your beach bags and instead of first aid kits, you might just want to pack some sun screen!

To start off, every well run camp needs a staff! So, get ready...here's the Camp Happy Family 2010 Staff! Once you find the staff position you have been assigned, feel free to leave a comment below to let us know how you plan to fulfill your duties.

Camp Secretary: Megan
Camp Financial Staff: Jed & Gary


Camp Nurse: Kay
Duties
• Administer camp physicals
• Provide emergency medical treatments for such things as hangovers, over-eating, jelly-fish and stingray bites and shark attacks.

Camp Geneologist (NOT gynecologist, Jerry!) and Health & Happiness Director: Jerry
Duties
• Provide daily chuckles and family stories for campers. Jokes/stories can be both naughty and nice

Camp Historian/Journalist: Jack
Duties
• Daily update of blog

Camp Director for Current Affairs: Gary & Jack
Duties
• Keep campers abreast of all current affairs going on in the nation/world, especially those affairs that get everyone’s blood boiling: (ie: OBAMA DIARIES)

Camp Athletic Director: Jed
Duties
• Organizing all athletic activities such as walks across the bridge, beach games, beer pong, corn hole and Jed’s personal favorite, rugby in the sand.

Camp Master Chefs and Directors of KP: Carol & Pam
Duties
• Basically bossing everyone around about anything that has to do with eating and cleaning up the kitchen!
• Setting schedule for meals. Each “camper family” will be responsible for preparing a meal during the week.
• In charge of ordering supplies for the week…this does NOT include shopping for these supplies which would cut into our beach time. Junior campers will be sent out periodically to pick up supplies.

Camp Chaplains: Cassie & Megan
Duties
• Provide morning devotionals for campers.
• In charge of meal time blessings.
• Hearing confessions, dispensing absolution and assigning penance to any who dare take you 2 in their confidence!

Camp Activities Directors: Stephanie and Megan
Duties
• Oversees arts and crafts for campers (there will be a small fee for all who participate in this!)
• Organizing shopping sprees, pub crawls and any other activities the area has to offer.

Camp Bar Staff and Cabana Boys: Blair, Tom, Colin and Jack
Duties
• Keeps bar stocked at all times with a variety of libations
• Packs coolers for the beach
• Loads (and unloads) cart and sets up “camp” on the beach daily.

Stay tuned for future posts about meals, activities, and more! We can't wait! HAPPY FAMILY!