[Mt-blind] Camp Eureka a Success!

[Daniel Burke]

Greetings,

Camp Eureka finished up last Friday, and it was better than ever!  Twelve
blind kids were in attendance this year at the University of Montana's
Biological Research Station on Yellow Bay at Flathead Lake.  Camp ran from
last Monday through Friday afternoon and included science experiences
ranging from the lake's ecology, mammals and birds, plant life on the bio
station and how to tactilely identify them, , a presentation on owls and
their habits and calls, and a trip to Wild Horse Island and an exercise in
radio-collar tracking used for Bighorn Sheep.  Also, we had twice-daily
weather  reports -- the kids measured temps, wind, humidity and calculated
dew point.

Whew!  There was also lots of fun, including swimming, canoeing and a try in
the batter's box in a game called string-ball.  

There wasn't much sleep for us adults, but it was a great time for us as
well, despite the smoke.  Oh, and couple of us did get swimmer's itch, but
it was worth it! (smile)

Congratulations to Beth Underwood for all her hard work in getting the camp
organized!  It was a huge success -- the kids had a great time, and they
learned a lot about science and the outdoors and about blindness.  One
lesson the kids got was how to carry their lunch trays by themselves.  This
particularly delighted them and they all were happy to take their stuff back
to the tubs to dump their dishes after eating, too!

 And thanks to all those who contributed time and resources to making this
happen!

Dan


Dan Burke
Missoula, Montana 

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