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Savoring Sounds of Moss Hollow
Ebony, left, Chastity, Isaiah and Hassan Mack have spent the week at Camp Moss Hollow.
(By Alice Reid For The Washington Post)
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"We saw a snake in the woods, and we were scared," Hassan offered.
The kids in Ebony's cabin had seen one, too, and "everybody was yelling that it was a black cobra!" she said.
Chastity quickly topped that. "We were in our cabin and we saw a bear running past!" she said.
True. A mother and her cub took up residence last summer near the camp kitchen, where they foraged for leftovers. And the food is good, agreed Isaiah, 14, and Chastity.
"The fries are bangin'," Isaiah said. "I like those sausages!" Chastity said.
Moss Hollow installed bear-proof dumpsters, and so far this year no one has seen the bear.
The four said they couldn't wait for a repeat of nighttime pillow fights, flashlight games and campfires -- the stuff of camp life and memories.
Moss Hollow's director, Hope Asterilla, likes to tell her campers to take a piece of the Hollow home with them. And while camp songs certainly make the trip back to the city, life lessons make the transition as well. As the Mack group's eldest camper, Isaiah was eager to share what he has learned over the years.
Learning to dive probably tops the list, but he said he has also learned that you don't need television for entertainment and that being at camp during the summer is a matter of self-preservation.
"In the city, there's nothing to do so there's time to make trouble," he said with a wise look.
How to Help
Thanks to all who have contributed to Send a Kid to Camp; we've collected $145,194.81. But, folks, this campaign lasts only four more weeks. I hope that more of you will help us make our goal of $475,000 so that as many kids as possible can experience Moss Hollow.
The camp would be a treat for any child. For many of those who go there, it is essential for their future success. "Miss Hope" and her staff are on a mission to convince these children that life doesn't have to be a whirlwind of action, that we can all reach deep inside, learn to sit still and listen to the natural world.
So, please send a check or money order payable to "Send a Kid to Camp," P.O. Box 96237, Washington, D.C. 20090-6237.
Or contribute online by going to http:/
To give via MasterCard or Visa by phone, call 202-334-5100 and follow the instructions.
