Camp Big Lake.v1 (Bill, Leslie, Mike)
June 18 th -July 2 nd , 1986 : The kids of Boulder City are being sent off to summer camp! Two weeks of archery, canoeing, horseback riding, and swimming on Lake Mead await. The kids excitedly studied the camp layout and activity schedule, already planning their weeks’ worth of fun. Jimmy, 14yo Hick (Bill): He’d never been to camp before; family couldn’t afford it. Mom didn’t explain how their church minister provided the money. “I packed clean underwear for each day. Did you pack your toothbrush? Remember to write." Even dad was there to see him off. Jimmy hugged them both before gathering his bag and climbing on the bus with MOTO (iconic item) and an inflatable float-ring securely stowed. Lisa, 13yo Bookworm (Leslie): She’d been to camp before. Knew to pack bug-spray and chigger-oil. She couldn’t wait to go h orseback riding and canoeing. Mom pleaded once again, “You are so like your dad in all your athletic act...