This blog is written by Evan Sporer, a CIT Boy.

The trip began early on July 30th, with all the Chiefs and CITS making their way to the buses with their bags, pillows, and tired faces. (After all, it was 6AM).  After a quick cold cereal breakfast, we boarded the buses.  A bus for first-year Chiefs and a bus for second-year Chiefs and CITS, and our journey to Boston began. The bus ride went very smooth, with a quick stop in Conneticut for a bite to eat, and before we knew it, we were in Boston witnessing decades past in Salem.

We were given a walking tour by two very knowledgable guides, and after a trip to the Salem Witch museum which included an educational show, and a trip to the gift shop, we were back on the bus headed to Chicago Bar and Grill Pizzeria for dinner (Sometime on that bus ride, we were informed that Ivan Rodriguez was traded to the Yankes; minor stir).

We ate a pizza dinner, while watching a Red Sox game on a big-screen television, and we were finally on our way to the hotel. The hotel, a Sheraton, had a waterpark which we enjoyed our first night, and was probably the nicest hotel I’ve stayed at during my three years of Camp Lakota trips. The first night at the hotel, we were allowed to order-in food, to the delight of most of the trip goers, and all were able to go to sleep on a full stomach.

The second day, we were allowed to sleep until 8PM, and after a buffet breakfast, we were off to Quincy Markets for a quick shopping excursion. Quincy Markets is a small area which includes both outdoor and indoor shopping, (although indoors is primarily the foodcourt) and included some camper favorite stores such as Urban Outfitters, Abercrombie and Fitch, and American Eagle. (And for the girls, Victoria’s Secret) After 4 hours of shopping, we got back on the bus and traveled to our next destination; the Boston Duck Tour.  The Duck Tour starts out in a bus, but in little time you are on the sea as the bus can also serve as a boat. After a nice float across a bay in Boston, another knowledgable tour guide passing on what they know, and a few laughs, we were off to see Shear Madness; an interactive murder mystery in which the audience actually votes on who committed the murder. After we shared some laughs, and a Camp Lakota shirt made a cameo via one of the actors outfit changes, it was time to get back on the bus and head for the Hardrock Cafe in Boston. We had a fixed menu on which you could order a burger, a chicken or pork sandwhich, or a salad. It was a tastey meal, and once everyone had chowed down it was time to return to the hotel for some much needed sleep after a full days activities.

We awoke our final morning, went to the dining hall for our final breakfast, dropped our bags in the loby, a got to say our final goodbyes to the Sheraton. From there, we put our luggage under the bus, and were off to our final destination before Wurtsburo, Six Flags. Many of the campers gathered their courage up and rode rides such as Superman, Batman and Cat Woman. Even myself who does not enjoy rides found fun in the park via impossible amusement park games and some decent food. Many came back to the bus holding souveneir stuffed animals and basketballs, and finally it was time to return home. I would like to personally thank all chaperones who accomponied us on the trip and were very accomodating throughout. I would also like to thank Jason Cohen, camp activites director, who organized the trip. As always, thanks for reading, and please log back on for our next session.