Holy Cheese and Crackers ...

I think it is needless to say that overall these kids are pretty resilient in one way or another. It amazes me the ability that these kids have to bounce back from whatever difficulties they are having at home in their own lives and still come to camp and interact with the other kids and counselors. Also it is my experience that regardless of the fact that two kids may have had a conflict 5 minutes earlier they are still very eager to interact with each other and make new friends.
This is not to say that some of them do not have particular strengths and weaknesses in the area of resiliency but overall I think they are doing pretty well. Dr. Pepper for instance has a really tough time with criticism as well as handling discipline of any sort. Even a simple stern request can send him into depressed mode for a short period of time. This often takes him out of the activity for a short period of time, even if it was one which he was enjoying. However almost always does rejoin the activity, usually after a little prompting from one of the counselors or a race with Al.
Wilson seems to be a particularly resilient kid, pretty much showing no negative emotional reaction to many of the activities at camp, it seems as though nothing really phases him. In fact besides the rare desire not to participate in an activity (demostrated by his declaration of the activity as "BOOOORRINGG") his only other emotions include happy and laughing or relatively quiet and reserved. While this may intially appear as a beneficial adaptation it actually proves to be a disadvantage. His lack of showing emotion does not allow people to read his mood and react according, which can be confusing in a social situation.
And last but not least is little Josh. This is one high strung little camper for sure, he lets every little thing bother him and he not only plainly shows it but also lets you know about it as soon as it happens. Actually I think he could learn a thing or two from Wilson. That fact that he lets the little stuff bother him many times interupts the activities and definitely poses a social barrier for him (kids don't like kids who tattle). However while I find it amazing he seems to get along with the other kids relatively well, even though there are some periods of disagreement especially with Justin.

Ps - Happy Birthday Al!!!!!!!!