Summer Camp Swimming in the Lake Open Closed

Although camp was filled with so many activities throughout the day, this was perhaps one of the activities that was ongoing everyday, all day when the sun was out. The raging rays of the sun hitting Bloom's fair skin made her want to go to the lake for a swim or get at least one shade darker in the sun by laying down near the water.

Bloom, wearing her hot pink one-piece bathing suit and black flip flops, made her way to the lake carrying only a pink towel with light green polka dots in her arms. Her hair, tied up in a bun and her side bangs tucked behind her ears the best they could, was blowing in the hot air as she made her way to the lake.

When she got there, there weren't that many people around. There were two students who seemed to be a grade lower than her playing Marco-Polo or at least talking about wanting to play, and that was it from her perspective. Little did she know that Erin Ryan was holding her breath underwater. She hadn't really bumped into her since first year and partially during her second year.

Placing her towel down across the grass, Bloom took off her flip flops and ran towards the lake. She needed to be soaked by the water. It would lessen the sun's rays from her body. Bloom, making sure not to bump into the two second-year-to-be's, jumped into the water at the other side of them and began swimming around, kicking her feet and paddling her arms. Bloom, only able to doggy paddle, made her way to the deep parts of the water rather quickly with all the kicking and paddling she had done.

Changing her position from horizontal to vertical, she began to kick her feet to keep herself up. It was relaxing to be in the water and the fact that it was blocked off from the real depths of the lake made her feel relieved to know the water was safe from creatures and other dangerous beings.

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@ Maggie Parker

After Maggie had stolen his tennis ball and ran off with it, Carson had chased her down for a few minutes, and he’d finally caught her after much negotiation and struggle on his part. Long story short, was now condemned to do a dare of Maggie’s choice at any given time. Although he was terrified of the prospect, he decided to try and not think about it. He’d invited Maggie and the rest of her cabin to go to the lake with him, and though Maggie was definitely going to be there, he wasn’t positive on Tatiana or Charlotte. Oliver said he’d be wandering around the camp, so he might end up stumbling upon the group, and Carson wasn’t sure what Dale was doing at the moment. Carson hadn’t even seen Mac since Dragon’s Den and Kelpie Cavern had split up into two cabins, and he was somewhat confused at the fact, but he, again, decided to ignore it. He’d changed into swim trunks right after he’d chased Maggie down, and he now walked down to the lake in navy blue swim trunks that fell right above his knees, a dark gray t-shirt, and adidas slides. He had a towel thrown over his shoulder, and he leaned on the trunk of a nearby tree, waiting for Maggie. He looked at the little number of people at the lake, surprised that there weren’t more people here. Two girls from his year were there, and he thought he recognized the blonde one from his house, and he remembered her name because it was such a unique one— Laliaflora. The other girl in his year had blazing red hair and freckles, and he knew her, her name was Katarina Walker, and he’d exchanged a few owls with her when they’d been putting “Cabin Wars” together. The other two girls there were third years, and Carson didn’t recognize either. One had indigo hair and a somewhat stormy expression, she, if Carson was being honest, seemed somewhat scary in Carson’s opinion. The other girl had her hair tied into a bun, and she was wearing a very bright pink bathing suit. He turned when he heard someone walking up behind him, smiling when he saw Maggie Parker. “What’s up Mags?”

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Maggie grinned as she attempted to sneak up on Carson, who was leaning against a tree, waiting for her. She, however, was a Gryffindor for a reason, and being sneaky wasn’t really in the House description. Carson turned around as soon as she got within hearing range, a bright smile on his face. “What’s up Mags?” he asked, grinning at her. He wore navy blue swim trunks and a dark grey shirt, and his hair was as messy and wild as ever. His glasses sat on his nose, and Maggie briefly wondered how he was going to swim with them. Maggie herself was in an old, red, t-shirt with a faded design on the front, which used to be her brother Jason’s, so it fell past her shorts and almost reached her knees. She wore trashy flip flops that did little to protect her feet from the sharp rocks beneath her, but she guessed it was better than being barefoot, right? She grinned at Carson, challenge lighting up in her eyes, “Race you to the lake!” she challenged, laughing as she immediately stripped off her shirt and kicked off her flip flops, running into the lake in a muted red one piece she’d had forever. She splashed loudly into the water, looking back to see Carson running into the water after her.

Interacting with @Maggie Parker and @Carson Miller

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And @Charlotte Cadunt if you decide to join us!

After a quick change into more swim appropriate attire, Tatiana stepped off the boat and into the bright summer sun, making her way along the lake's edge to join her friends. She wore a modest black one piece with an oversized denim button up, unbuttoned with the sleeves rolled up to her elbows. Her sunglasses sat atop her head, holding her loose hair back and out of her face, and she carried a small bag on her shoulder and a towel under her arm. A little ways away, she could see several students were already gathered along the shore. Some supplies were set out, she assumed for them, so students could sit on blankets by the lake, maybe have a picnic. But most were already in the water, cooling off from the hot day.

As she approached, she immediately noticed Maggie in her red bathing suit, running into the water- in an apparent race to beat Carson to the lake. She smiled and laughed at the silly Gryffindor girl, always up to something, a glutton for competition. But she did it all in good natured fun, and was always a delightful presence to have around.

Now just at the waters edge, Tatiana set her bag down, laid out her towel, and took a seat on the sandy ground. Kicking off her sandals, she stretched out her legs as far as she could. Her spot was perfect- close enough that she could get her feet wet and bury her toes in the sand, but with her towel just out of reach of the incoming tide. A nice breeze was coming off the lake and she was just in shouting distance of Maggie and Carson. Giving them both a brief wave and smile when they turned toward the shore, she sat back and relaxed. Deciding it was maybe too soon to bury herself in a book, she set her things aside and just enjoyed the feeling of the warm sun against her skin.

Interactions: @Tatiana Crane OPEN!

Min-seo smiled as she stood at the edge of the lake, dipping her toes in. She had on a simple pastel yellow one-piece bathing suit with an oversized white graphic tee shirt covering her. It was a beautiful summer's day, the sun shining on her pale skin. She decided to stay at the summer camp for the first session so that she could meet more people. She dug her toes in the sand, holding her white beach towel. She wanted to find someone she knew so that she could say hi. She recognized Tatiana Crane. She had met her at Maggie's Lake Party. Maybe she wouldn't mind if Min talked to her? She saw Maggie Parker and Carson Miller playing in the distance and she smiled. They looked like they were having fun. There were a bunch of other kids playing as well, all in second or third year. She didn't really feel like swimming just yet, so she decided to walk over to Tatiana. She walked over. "Hi, do you mind if I sit here?" she asked timidly. Hopefully she wouldn't mind. What would happen if she did? A bunch of scenarios played through her head of what could go wrong.