When my kids went to the local Parks & Rec's camp, their favorite days often involved our quaint quiet local beach. I figured for the last day of Camp Dawin, especially since I only had six campers so I could fit everyone in my van, we'd go there!
It is not big, but it is family oriented & has all the right elements for a summer beach: soft sand, cool (LI sound) water, life guards, a playground and a fabulously affordable snack bar. I had hopes of including another letter box or a chat about water or the eco systems etc... but simple beach fun prevailed (and really, isn't that what summer is about too?).
Sandcastles became a very serious task - something about ______ and villages and fortress walls was discussed. As it got warmer, some splashing about. 
Eating took forever since we went up to the snack bar and had to compete with the city camp (but good to see familiar faces). So as I waited the kids frolicked in the playground.
Though I could have done "more" for the last day, I think sometimes simple is best.
A big group hug ended the day... and year... of an absolutely FABULOUS GREAT group of kids and families. Never to be forgotten!
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