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Francis

A person with blue and white face paint holds a fake weapon to the neck of a person in a hat and plaid shirt with orange suspenders, who looks up with a shocked expression. The scene appears dramatic and staged.

“Bhuel, tá mé ag teacht ar ais… níl, tá mé ag teacht abhaile!”

Or in the Common Tongue…

“Well, I’m coming back…nah, I’m coming home!”

A large group of people, many covered in mud, pose together smiling and waving on a grassy area surrounded by tall trees in a forest on a sunny day.

What’s the story? It’s your resident Irishman, Francis! I’m returning to the woodchips for Round 2! After my time back in the Magical Green Valleys of Eire, I’ve rekindled my magical enthusiasm and I’m ready to go once again!

The Island of Árainn Mhór does wonders for one’s spirit! Take a look for yourself!

A coastal village with scattered houses, green fields separated by stone walls, a sandy beach, and boats anchored in the calm blue sea, under a partly cloudy sky with distant hills across the water.

I’m delighted to be returning for my second year in the Augustan Woods with my Cedar Brothers, old and new. The woods are where the wild things are and I’m excited to rejoin my own kind!

Four adults in playful, colorful costumes stand in a wooded outdoor area. One man holds a goat on a leash. Two people are dressed in caveman outfits, while two others wear whimsical pink and blue costumes and carry props.

Five kids wearing matching camp T-shirts pose together in a wooded area, some making playful gestures and faces, near a wooden structure decorated with leaves and flowers.

People dance and play on a grassy field surrounded by trees. Two adults in wigs and costumes face each other while a group of children and adults gather and watch or join in the fun. A tent and parked car are in the background.

My first year was a rollercoaster of oddball antics and meaningful mayhem, sprinkled with that good old Wish, Wonder and Surprise! I remember the things I was looking forward to, such as PandA, and the awesomeness I hadn’t even considered! I made many a friend (see below), both human and otherwise, and look forward to making many more this summer!

A white goat with black markings stands outside, looking at the camera, with a blurred background of green plants and a wire fence.

A light brown chicken with a red comb walks on dry dirt and straw near a wooden structure, casting a shadow on the ground in a sunny outdoor area.

A brown and black goat with a prominent beard bends its head toward the ground in a sunlit outdoor area with dirt and scattered hay.

Not to mention learning new skills and improving old ones. My passions for martial arts haven’t dwindled and I’ve enjoyed getting back to training hard. Last year I was delighted to inject camp with some Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Mayhem! Who knows what other ideas I have up my sleeve?

Two athletes in purple rash guards compete in a grappling match on blue mats, as one tries to pass the others guard while a referee and crowd watch in the background.

A passion I adopted in the Summer of 2018 was my love of contributing to camp through CAPP Projects and getting a little silly with some inspired Cabin Acts – something I hope to do even more of this time around – with some more expert leadership and contribution!

Six teenage boys stand around a small kiddie pool on grass. Some are holding water guns, and one is spraying water into the pool. They appear to be having fun outdoors on a sunny day.

Several young people are gathered outdoors around a blue ping pong table, with one person cleaning it using a sponge and jug of soapy water. Trees and tents are visible in the background.

Several people wearing gloves and face shields conduct a science experiment with dry ice at a green table outdoors, surrounded by trees and wooden buildings, with smoke rising from a bowl.

Six boys stand outdoors near a homemade green catapult or launcher on a grassy area, surrounded by trees and bushes. Some are holding projectiles and smiling at the camera. The weather appears sunny.

A group of teens outdoors assembles a white PVC pipe structure. One kneels to attach a pipe while others watch or assist. Trees and grass fill the background, and a box sits on the ground nearby.

Six boys are outdoors in a wooded area, posing playfully. One boy sits in a wheelbarrow while the others stand around him, holding rakes and sticks, smiling and making animated gestures. It appears to be a camp setting.

I truly fell in love with this place last year, not to mention California as a whole, as I was afforded the opportunity to explore this beautiful land during the post season with the new friends I had made. Truly spectacular, and I’m excited to think of new adventures to come!

Two people sit on a stone ledge with arms around each other, overlooking a scenic mountain valley with trees and distant peaks under a clear blue sky.

Three men pose on the roots of a giant fallen tree in a forest, surrounded by tall trees and sunlight filtering through the leaves.

Three people walk along a wide forest trail surrounded by tall pine trees under a clear blue sky, with sunlight filtering through the branches.

All and all, I am truly honored to be coming back to camp this year and catching up with all of you zany campers and meeting many more of you to boot! The mission stands: roll and crawl around, cry until I laugh (wait a minute, strike that one and reverse it), make an abundance of new precious memories and embrace the chaos!

A person wearing a brown walrus costume stands on a gravel road in a wooded area at sunset, with cars and trees in the background.

Feicfidh mé go luath thú! (See you soon!)

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