Several times during the camp season, a newsletter is released recapping all the fun and activities that occur at Purchase Day Camp. The 2001 newsletters are published courtesy of the Dragons Group, Flamingos Group, T-N-T Program Coordinator Sue Franze, and the computer staff. Excerpts from these newsletters can be viewed below.

New Playground hits the Spot! - by Andy O. and Benjamin E. of the Dragons, July 6, 2001
The new playground on the blacktop has little kids cheering around Purchase Day Camp. It has 8 slides, straight and bumpy. One of the funniest activities at the new playground is the rock wall. The rock wall appears to be hard to climb but it is very easy. Other fun activities that are in the new playground are baseball tic-tac-toe, a fun house mirror, a very cool dinosaur skeleton (that you can touch) under the rock wall, and an ABC chart for younger kids to learn. The new playground is as safe as it is fun. The playground is mostly plastic so you can't get any splinters. The playground is so fun, even the adults like it. "I love the new playground!," says Jim Kelly, Director. The new playground is recommended for kids of all ages.

Crazy Hat Day!! - by Ben P. of the Dragons, July 6, 2001
On Crazy Hat Day, some crazy people bring in some very crazy hats! Some of the hats were funny, other hats were crazy, and some hats were even historical! Some of the hats include army hats, jester hats, Viking hats, tall hats, and baseball caps with funny things coming out of them. Most of them were worn to represent something such as an Olympic hat, worm by Matt G. of the Dragons, a soda dispenser worn by Davio C. of the Serpents, and Mary L. of the Dolphins was wearing a clown hat. This crazy and exciting day comes once every camp year. This year, Crazy Hat Day was on Wednesday, June 27th 2001, during week one of Purchase Day Camp.

New Archery Range - by Matthew G. of the Dragons, July 6, 2001
Did you know that there is a brand new archery range? The new range is behind the large ball field (now called Schweiger field). The new instructor is Aaron Beitler. The range is larger due to a larger space behind the field instead of next to the Challenge Course. The range has new netting that has smaller holes, whch arrows have less of a chance of passing through it. The targets are new also. The targets are now circular and on a wooden tripod. The old ones were square and on the ground.

There are new games besides the usual target. This week you try to shoot at pictures of milk bottles. The larger the picture, the lower the number of points. If you hit the center of the target, or bullseye, you get a certificate. The certificates are called out in the morning like hole in one certificates.

Red White and Blue Day Party - by A.J. L. of the Dragons, July 6, 2001
On July 3, 2001, on Red White and Blue Day the Swans, Serpents, Flamingos and Dragons all ate a deli lunch at the Schweiger Field

When the four groups got there they ran on the lines for their food. All four groups had wedges, lots of chips and free soda! Everyone ate fast and some even wanted second helpings!

On behalf of these four groups, I would like to thank Mr. Kelly and Sue Franze and the counselors who made this fun and special day happen.

Administrative and Counselor Quotes - by Nick D., Alex M., Joe T. and D.J. F. of the Dragons, July 6, 2001
When asked what they thought of the first week of camp!!!:
Jim Kelly - "Camp is running as smooth as fine silk!"
Sue Franze - "Camp is awesome!"
Pam Lauth - "Camp is marvelous!"
Adam Rosenthal - "Camp is running very smooth!"
Big Al - "Off to a good start!"
Jason McCullough - "Camp is outstanding!"
Donna Tortorici - "Camp is GREAT!"
Matt Wechsler - "We're having a great time in all the activities. The campers are very enthusiastic in each activity we go to."
Steve Santiago - "Every day is a beautiful day at Purchase."
Matt Wechsler and Steve Santiago - "Like working with the older kids!"
Cara Franze - "The first week was great. The Dragons and Flamingos are awesome!"

Recipe of the Week: Cinnamon Rolls - by Nick D. and Alex M. of the Dragons, July 6, 2001

• Preheat oven to 425º
• Grease pan

• 2 cups Jiffy Baking Mix
• 2/3 cup milk
• 1/4 cup butter (1/2 stick)
• 3 tbsp. Sugar
• 2 tbsp. Cinnamon

1. Mix milk and jiffy. Turn onto surface just with mix and knead 20 times.
2. Roll 1/4" thick 8" x 14" rectangle.
3. Spread with softer butter.
4. Mix sugar and cinnamon in bowl.
5. Sprinkle dough with sugar mixture.
6. Roll in a log.
7. Cut into 1" pieces.
8. Place on pan and cook 15 min.
9. Add frosting to your pleasure.