Oban Young
Carers
10th
– 12th April
Camas
welcomed a group for two nights from just across on the mainland, the Oban
Young Carers. Fourteen young people aged
between 9 and 11 years old, with caring responsibilities at home.
The moment they
spilled off the minibus, we knew it was going to be a fun few days. Some had stayed at Camas previously, and were
excited to be back, and some were making the journey down the track for the
first time. We also welcomed a returning
stuffed Penguin called Innes, who had been to Camas before with his human.
Bog jumping
was high on the list of things hoped for, as was kayaking, and both of these
things were achieved! Despite the April
chill, the sun was out, and some hardy souls ran into the sea at Market Bay. No wellies were lost in bogs on the return
trip from the beach, and neither was the Bog Monster provoked into making an
appearance, despite there being lots of waterproofed, but juicy legs
disappearing into the muddy depths!
Meals were
amazing, which was independently verified by our guests. Staff member Hannah cooked the most delicious
meal anyone had ever tasted on the Tuesday night, and the standard remained
high throughout the stay.
One group
member was feeling ill, and needed a recovery snooze on the common room sofa,
but was soon back up and out with the group kayaking, so we were all relieved
that he was able to join in the fun.
Camas really
pulled out all the stops with a morning display of dolphins remarkably close to
us in the bay, which had everyone stop and stare.
Games were
played, meals were shared, sunshine was enjoyed and we very much hope that
you’ll all come back again next year!
PS. We have some new wheelbarrows!
