Happy 4th!!!

Glenn Breazeale | Jul. 04, 2016

Happy Independence Day from high atop Lookout Mountain! This morning after our breakfast of oatmeal, scrambled eggs, toast, yogurt and granola, plus assorted fruit, Richard invited a very special guest to speak to us in the Dining Hall. Thomas Jefferson sauntered into the building carrying a very important manuscript, the Declaration of Independence. Just as he began to read this historic piece of writing, none other than King George himself entered.

He looked a bit angry and was mumbling something about more taxes. Mr. Jefferson informed his highness that we intended to declare our independence from England. King George, extremely upset, grabbed the tattered decree and took off.

Instantly the dining hall went wild and the Mission Impossible soundtrack began to play. The campers now had a part to play in this fine Fourth of July. Take back the Declaration from King George and reclaim our independence. So tonight that’s exactly what they are doing.

The game is played as a cabin. Sent out with clues, cabins must complete a mission from place to place, receiving clues each time from good agents. But bad agents loom all over camp as well.  Get spotted by a bad agent and it back to base to receive a new mission. Hopefully we’ll recover the stolen document and all will be well.

We fueled up this evening on BBQ pulled pork sandwiches, baked beans, chips, cole slaw, and sugar cookies. Does it get any more American than that!

In just a few minutes I’m headed out to set off some 4th of July fireworks to top off our night after Mission Impossible. We’ve got some good ones this year.

Tomorrow will be a busy day. The last few activities, packing, and final banquet tomorrow night. This will be my last update for the term with so much happening tomorrow. Thank you again for allowing your boys to camp with us. It is truly a pleasure. We always want your feedback to make this place better. So don’t every hesitate to email Carter or me. glenn@alpinecamp.com or carter@alpinecamp.com

And as a reminder, gates will open at 7:30 Central time Wednesday morning. Most folks will be picked up by 10.

Thanks for reading and good night,

Glenn

 

Glenn Breazeale
Glenn Breazeale

Like his own father, Glenn grew up as a camper at Alpine for six summers, coming from Jackson, MS each summer. He has served on staff at Alpine since 1997, working full time as Assistant Director from 2003 to 2005 and Director since 2006. Prior to that he gained experience serving in various capacities including cabin counselor, Head Counselor, Head of Project Adventure (Ropes course), Horseback instructor, and Program Director. Glenn’s love of camping and his desire to preserve the traditions of Alpine drew him back to camp to offer young boys the same opportunities he experienced. He met and fell in love with Carter during a Square Dance with Camp DeSoto.