Summer Encampment Day 1
The first day was eventful, long, and stifingly hot. But went great. Got into Parris Island right on time at 12:30 pm & was met by the “DI” AKA Drill Instructor. He explained the finer points of discipline, drill, sacrifice, and making a bunk as only a marine can. This occurred while the 49 youth that 10 staff took up here learned quickly what happens when you don’t respond quickly, appropriately, and loudly.
Also toured the Marine Corp Museum, ate chow at the canteen buffet style, and then came back to the barracks (double bunk style) with open showers and open “heads.” More drill and instruction followed by a lot of physical training in the barracks followed by 4-5 minute chaotic showers. Followed by… more physical training when no one wanted to go to bed. Oh, and don’t forget – many of the young men decided purely voluntarily to tighten up their hair style. After a lot of clipper work, a good floor cleaning resulted in a healthy amount of hair being swept up.
Lights out too late at about 10:30pm. Everyone seemed very excited to know they will be waking up at 5:00 am for a good outside dose of …. physical training.
