John Vandervelde - Program Director

This past Saturday, November 7, was the 6th Round-Up I've attended (1 as a student in 1999 and 5 now as a staff member).  I asked Bill Long the other day how long we've been doing HoneyRock Round-Up.  "As long as I can remember - since camp started," Bill replied.  He's worked at HoneyRock for over 30 years.  Round-Up is an event held each year on the Wheaton College campus which serves three main purposes.  First, it is a time where campers, counselors, staff, and parents can reconnect.  There are lots of hugs at Round-Up and you can hear people sharing memories of the summer everywhere you go.  Second, Round-Up is a time to get excited about the upcoming summer.  The new brochure is circulated and parents begin talking with their kids about what programs they want to do.  Finally, Round-Up is a time to introduce new families to HoneyRock.  On Saturday I had conversations with a few families who were invited to Round-Up by HoneyRock families.

This year approximately 350 people came to Round-Up and climbed on the rock wall, swam in the pool, played soccer, and had a great time.  Somehow these 350 people also consumed about 150 Little Caesar's pizzas.

For those of you who were unable to attend, we hope you will be able to make it next year.

We've created a photo album of the event for you to enjoy (located on the left side of your screen).  Pictured below are a few samples from that album.   

Have a great day!