When the bell rings, everyone gathers in the Rec Hall, where the benches have been flipped to face the open windows at the rear of the building, affording them a view of Trout Lake as it glistens under the sun’s rays. Campers enter a different atmosphere than they might be familiar with in the building—it is one of reverence, calm reflection, and attentive curiosity. In front of the benches stands a wooden podium with an inscription of the RAC Benediction. Beyond that podium is a table featuring campers’ or counselors’ scarves of achievements; in the lakeside windows, there are stained glass mosaics of the sunshine award, inspection award, and best tripper award.