by Gary Miller

illustrated by Paige Billin-Frye

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Jenna and t he
High
DIVE
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All the way to Camp Green Lake, Jenna felt like
crying. Shed never spent time away from home, and now
shed be away for a whole week. Even worse, she didnt
know any of the other kids on the bus. The younger ones
looked as miserable as she felt. The older kids seemed like
friends already. They laughed, joked, and even sang camp
songs. Jenna couldnt imagine how she was going to fit
in. Every minute at Camp Green Lake was going to be
tortureshe just knew it.
4
When Jenna stepped off the bus, it was almost
lunchtime, but she didnt feel very hungry. She was ready
to call home and ask her parents to come and rescue her
when a tall woman in a green shirt and brown shorts
walked over to her.
Welcome to Camp Green Lake. Whats your name?
the woman asked with a smile.
Jenna Johnson, Jenna answered shyly.
The woman looked for Jennas name on the list. Oh,
look at that. Youre going to be in my group, Jenna. Im
Ellen, and Im going to be your counselor for the week.
Ellen gave Jenna a name tag and pointed toward the
dining hall.
Why dont you go inside, grab a lunch bag, and sit
down at the table that says Cougar Cabin? Ill be there in
a moment, Ellen said.
5
Meeting Ellen had made Jenna feel a little more
comfortable, but as she sat with three total strangers, she
began to feel lonely again. Normally, Jenna loved to talk
with other kids at lunch, but that was at her own school,
with her own friends.
A moment later, Ellen approached the four silent girls.
It looks as if we have a great group here, she said. How
about we introduce ourselves? Lets start by saying your
name, and then tell us one thing you like to do for fun. Im
Ellen, and I love to swim.
One by one, the girls introduced themselves. Harriet
loved building things, and Opal loved playing the piano.
Bobbi Anne loved her cat, Socks. The last to go was Jenna.
Im Jenna, and I love sports more than anything, she
said.
Well need you for the Green Lake Games, Ellen said.
The Green Lake Games sound like fun, Jenna thought.
Maybe this place wont be so horrible after all.
6
As the girls got settled into their cabin, Ellen told them
about what would happen during the week.
Every morning, the girls could choose from multiple
activities. They could do arts and crafts or study wildlife.
They could learn first aid and CPR. They could kayak,
swim, or even learn to cook.
When do we get to participate in the Green Lake
Games? asked Jenna.
Oh, the Green Lake Games give you the opportunity
to test some of the skills youve learned during the week,
Ellen said.
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But when do we get to participate in the Games?
Jenna asked insistently.
Ellen explained, The Games are on the last day of
camp. Well compete against the other teams in activities
like swimming, kayaking, first aid, and even a high-dive
competition!
Suddenly, Jenna felt sick to her stomach.
8
That night, Jenna lay awake in her bunk, worrying
about the Green Lake Games. Most of the events didnt
concern her. She knew how to swim and even how to
paddle a kayak. She didnt know first aid, but she had
some time to learn.
The high dive was a problemJenna really wanted to
compete, but she was terrified of heights. Would she be
able to overcome her fear in time for the Games?
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The next morning at breakfast, Jenna felt a little better.
Opal told a funny story about her little brothers first day
at school. Bobbi Anne taught the girls sign language for
we are friends forever. But Harriet seemed upsetand
Jenna thought she knew why.
Are you homesick? Jenna asked.
Not really, but I am a little worried about that
swimming relay race, Harriet said. I dont know how to
swim that well, and I really dont want to let the Cougars
down.
Youre signed up for swimming class, which should
help you get better, Jenna said, intentionally trying to lift
Harriets mood.
I know, but Im kind of a sinker, Harriet said.
10
That morning in art class, Jenna made a cool stitched
bookmark to give to her mom for her birthday.
After art class, Jenna wanted to try the high dive. She
met up with Harriet on her way to the pool.
I tried as hard as I could, but Im still a sinker, Harriet
grumbled.
Suddenly, Jenna thought of a way she could help
Harriet overcome her problem. The high dive would have
to wait.
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That afternoon, Jenna taught Harriet a new way to
swim.
Its called the sidestroke, and it lets you swim without
using too much energy, Jenna explained.
It took Harriet a while to catch on, but she finally
learned how to do the new stroke. She discovered it was
easier than the way she usually swam.
Thanks to you, Im not a sinker any more, she shouted
to Jenna.
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Jenna had so much fun that day, she nearly forgot about
the high dive. That night, they drank hot cocoa and sang
camp songs by an open fire. Jenna had never seen stars so
bright; they glowed like fireflies in the dark sky.
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As they sipped their cocoa, Ellen asked the girls what
they were planning to do for the Green Lake Games.
I really want to try the high dive! Jenna blurted out
before she realized what she was saying.
Thats wonderful, Jenna. The high dive is very
challenging, but Im sure youre up to it, Ellen said.
Oh great, Jenna thought to herself. Now Im definitely
going to have to do the high dive. Ill have to start
working on it first thing tomorrow.
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The next morning, Jenna arrived at the pool ready
to try the high dive. Bobbi Anne showed up too. Jenna
noticed that Bobbi Anne looked nervous and kind of pale.
Is something wrong? Jenna asked.
You bet there is, Bobbi Anne said. Im really petrified
of this kayaking thing. I saw kayaks on TV, and they
sometimes roll over. Youre supposed to be able to
flip them up from underwater or something, but that
scares me.
Jenna understood exactly what Bobbi Anne meant.
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In fact, Jenna had worried when she first tried kayaking
two years ago. But then her aunt had explained that there
is a big difference between kayaking in white water and
kayaking on calm water like Green Lake. If you just stay
seated and paddle gently, kayaks are a lot of fun.
When it came time for Bobbi Anne to give the kayak a
try, Jenna gave her some pointers.
Paddling a kayak isnt hard at all. You can go forward,
backward, or stay neutral when you need a break.
Soon Bobbi Anne was paddling like a pro. Jenna was
happy she could help her friend, and she promised herself
that she would get to the high dive tomorrow.
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The day before the games, Jenna and Opal took the
emergency first aid class. Opal did fine on everything but
CPR. After trying it for half an hour, she gave up.
I cant get the breaths and the chest compressions
right.
Jenna had an idea. There was a rhythm to CPR, and
that meant it was sort of like playing music. If she could
convince Opal to do CPR with musical rhythm, Opal
might be able to succeed.
It took a while for Jenna to explain her idea, but once
Opal understood, she agreed to try it out. Believe it or not,
Jennas plan worked!
Maybe you two should team up for the Green Lake
Games tomorrow, the instructor said.
An alarm went off in Jennas head. I forgot all about
the Gamesand the high dive. Ive got to go! Jenna said
as she rushed off to the pool.
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Jenna stood on the diving board, looking over the
edge. She wanted to jump, but her feet wouldnt budge.
She was frozen.
Just as she was about to give up, she saw Opal running
down the path with Harriet and Bobbi Anne.
You can do it, Jenna! shouted Harriet.
Were here to help! cheered Bobbi Anne.
And it looks like were just in time, whispered Opal to
the others.
Jenna smiled. She had spent the whole week helping
her new friends, and now they were here to help her.
18
The next morning, the Games began. In the first
aid trials, Jenna and Opal teamed up in the CPR
competitionand earned a perfect score!
Bobbi Anne and Jenna paired up to take on the
kayaking course, and they finished in excellent time. I
never could have done it without you, said Bobbi Anne.
The swimming relay race was challenging for Harriet.
She swam slowly, but she made it to the finish and came
out of the water with a big smile.
Only one event remainedthe high dive.
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Standing next to the ladder, Jenna felt her knees turn to
jelly.
As she climbed the ladder, she thought about all her
great new friends. Suddenly, her knees stopped shaking
and the high dive didnt seem so high. Jenna stood on the
board, let out a screech, and jumped.
It wasnt the most graceful dive, but Jenna made it
from the board to the water. She could hear Opal, Bobbi
Anne, and Harriet cheering for her the whole way down.
Jenna would never forget her daring diveand shed
never forget her new friends either!
The earliest summer camps opened around 1885. At
first, camps focused on outdoor activities. But times have
changed, and so have summer camps. Today, children can
choose from many activities. There are traditional camps
that offer arts and crafts, fishing, and hiking. And there are
camps that focus on the campers talents or interests, such
as music or dance, sports, or computers.
Camps continue to be a popular way for children to
spend their summers. About ten million children head off
to summer camp each year!
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Reader Response
1. How would you describe Jenna? Use a character map
like the one below to think about some of the things
that she did, said, or felt.
2. What confused you as you read the story? What did
you do to understand that section?
3. What word do you recognize in compression? How
does this help you figure out what compression
means?
4. If you were on Jennas team, how would you have
helped her?
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