Camp Redwood Novels & Stories

One Friday in late March I came home from work to find Colleen and the girls loading sleeping bags and duffel bags into the trunk of Colleen's car. "What's going on? Is someone running away from home?" "No Uncle Bobby, we're going to our Gymboree. Come with Mommy to take us, please, please, please." The girls had been talking about this for weeks. The Camp Fire Girls had a weekend campout that was going to take place in the gym of the local high school. The campout would last from Friday evening until 10 AM Sunday morning. We arrived at six o'clock along with 70 other girls between the ages of six and twelve and assorted parents and grandparents. Inside the gym was an entire village of tents

We arrive at the campground. It’s full of people enjoying the fall weather which is the perfect time to camp in my opinion. The leaves are fully changing in warm shades of orange, bright yellows, deep reds, and crunchy brown leaves. The crisp air greets me as I open the car door. We are staying at the Alpha’s cabin. Matteo made sure he had his own private small log cabin on the campground. It’s three bedrooms, two baths, kitchen, and living room complete with a fireplace.

I reluctantly opened my eyes and turned to look at where Nathan's voice came from. Across the camping grounds, Nathan's figure was huddled together with Kaitlin and Alex. All 3 were hunched over the tents with busy hands. Slowly shuffling my way over, I observed the camping grounds. Together with my clubmates, we had rented this space for our last bonding trip as graduating members of the Outdoor Adventure Club. A designated area for pitching tents, a barbeque and campfire pit in the center, bathroom facilities by the entrance, and a large open space separated from the forest by a fence. It gave the closest feeling one could get to camping outdoors, while still having access to convenient fa

Camping is usually the most popular holiday choice for people because in summer, many plants thrive and flowers bloom beautifully. “We'll be living in Calvin's wooded house all summer break. Emily can't wait to go on a jungle adventure with Calvin. Especially since Calvin said about a small river that has a lot of fish in the middle of the woods, she became excited to go there and fish with Calvin's traditional fishing rod.” “Sounds like fun. How about his work?" "With federation you mean?"

She smiles, “We’ve been open for over a hundred years. If you’re referring to the newness of everything, everything in the camp is strictly kept up to code. We strive to give you kids the best experience, which includes keeping everything up to code and looking as good as new, even in the woods.” I smile, nodding at her, letting her know I heard her, but I’m not sure how to respond. My eyes looking around in wonder. Maybe being here will be good for me. I’m nervous being this close to our rivals, but being away from Heath and being in the woods sounds like a dream come true, especially with such nice amenities. We round the corner and start heading to the cabin at the end of the row. It

"Hey! Are you all sleeping?" Mr Alberty, the Art teacher from Merganzel public school and the one among the two teachers in charge of our camp asks through the microphone, making everyone stir in their seats. "C'mon, wake up all of you. We'll be at Hondbill National Park in five minutes. Hey there! Wake the one sleeping beside you." There was nobody beside me. Adonis was still in the back with the dudes. "Guys, before we reach there, I'd like to give you a few quick instructions although I'm sure you've been instructed enough from your schools," Mr Alberty clears his throat when everyone finally stirs awake.

Cayd says to me. I nod, feeling more and more nervous as we leave the city and move into the forested area around where their packs lie. Reagan continues talking whether to help keep me calm, or because that’s just her personality, but she tells me about the other two packs that border her family’s pack, Safe Haven and Canyon Ridge. “In the middle, they’ve made a common area with a pool, grills, a concession stand, it’s great! It’s where we had the twins’ birthday party,” Meadow says.

Next to her, Caroline scrolled through her phone, grinning every now and then at the welcome emails the camp had sent. “You ready for this?” Caroline asked, her voice soft but excited. “We’re here,” the driver announced, slowing to a stop near a wooden archway that read: The Ridge Retreat: A Month of Stillness, Strength, and Self. Carolina’s face lit up. “Oh my God. After three years…”

It was Claire’s first time at Wooden Perch Summer Camp—thanks to her best friend’s endless yapping about it. After much convincing, her dad finally allowed her to go.But Claire was about to experience the craziest summer of her life… ****************************************** If hell had a summer camp, it would be this. Wooden Perch was packed. Not just with campers, but with testosterone, sweat, and boys who looked like they walked straight out of a Men’s Health cover shoot.