Camp Rio is over but the memories will remain for a long time. All the preparations were worth the effort when we saw the smiles and faces of amazement during the week. Here are a few of the hundreds of photos taken by Carlos, our resident photographer.
After arriving at at the cabin, the new Hogwarts students rode the Hogwarts Express along with their Owls.
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| New Witches and Wizards arrive at Hogwarts |
The Sorting Hat was then ready to place the students into their respective Houses. We only had Gryffindor, Hufflepuff and Ravenclaw selected. There were no Sytherins this session.
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| The Sorting Hat was busy |
Each new Muggle student brought their own Owl and an Owlery to keep it safe during the day.
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| Every Owl needs an Owlery |
A Prefect was selected each day based on the previous day's participation and behavior.
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| A new Prefect of the Day |
Since there had been problems with "He Who Shall Not Be Named" supporters in Diagon Alley, a representative of Ollivander's Wand Shop came to help with Wand Selection.
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| The wand selects the Wizard |
Six different classes were held each day as students followed their schedules. These included: Charms, History of Muggle Studies, Care of Magical Creatures, Potions, Magic of Imagery (eg. Photography) and Quiddich teams.
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| Magic of Imagery (B&W photography) Class |
At the end of the week, after daily practices, the Quiddich World Cup Games were held.
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| The final Quiddich game |
There was also a special time for practicing ant-Dementor spells (via a piñata).
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| Practicing anti-Dementor Spells |
Group photos were taken, with the students' wands and gowns.
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| 2014 Hogwarts Students |
There was a copy of the Daily Prophet each day with numerous articles about the previous day's events and other Wizarding activities.
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| Daily Prophet |
It was a week to remember and the students didn't want it to end.
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| Spectro Vision Glasses on students |
