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Super heroes, villains go ‘bonkers’ at Camp Fantastic

by | Aug 19, 2025

70 campers participated in “Bonkers Night” at Camp Fantastic on Tuesday. (Photo/Ireland Hayes)
Volunteer Jan Makela hands a camper a welcome bag. (Photo/Ireland Hayes)
A camper smiles as her face is painted by a volunteer. (Photo/Ireland Hayes)
A group of boys plays in the bubble machine at the start of “Bonkers Night.” (Photo/Ireland Hayes)
Two girls share bites of their ice cream treats from The Ice Cream Stand truck. (Photo/Ireland Hayes)
A storm trooper arm wrestles with a young camper. (Photo/Ireland Hayes)
Campers, counselors and volunteers dance around the pavilion in a conga line after dinner. (Photo/Ireland Hayes)
A young camper blowing bubbles through a large bubble wand after dinner at Camp Fantastic’s “Bonkers Night.” (Photo/Ireland Hayes)
A camper celebrates and shows off his card after volunteer and magician Tac Tacelosky shows him a card trick. (Photo/Ireland Hayes)

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  • Bob Hurley

    Bob Hurley has been a member of the Foothills reporting team for several years. In addition to writing in-depth news articles, Bob regularly contributes Doer’s Profiles which feature stories about people who make important contributions to the Rappahannock community.

    After graduating from college, Bob worked for several years at the ABC News bureau in Washington, D.C., and as a communications director for the National Wildlife Federation. Later, he spent over a decade in the United States Senate as a senior staff member working on major environmental laws including the Clean Water Act, the Clean Air, coastal, and wetlands protection legislation. Subsequently, he ran a government relations firm specializing in environment, energy and sustainability issues.

    Bob and his wife, Heather, have had a home in Rappahannock since 2016. He enjoys being involved in a wide range of community activities including the Rappahannock League for Environmental Protection, RAAC Theatre, Headwaters Starfish Mentoring Program, the Lions Club and Rapp at Home. He enjoys fishing, gardening, hiking, and biking.

    Reach Bob at [email protected]
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Bob Hurley has been a member of the Foothills reporting team for several years. In addition to writing in-depth news articles, Bob regularly contributes Doer’s Profiles which feature stories about people who make important contributions to the Rappahannock community. After graduating from college, Bob worked for several years at the ABC News bureau in Washington, D.C., and as a communications director for the National Wildlife Federation. Later, he spent over a decade in the United States Senate as a senior staff member working on major environmental laws including the Clean Water Act, the Clean Air, coastal, and wetlands protection legislation. Subsequently, he ran a government relations firm specializing in environment, energy and sustainability issues. Bob and his wife, Heather, have had a home in Rappahannock since 2016. He enjoys being involved in a wide range of community activities including the Rappahannock League for Environmental Protection, RAAC Theatre, Headwaters Starfish Mentoring Program, the Lions Club and Rapp at Home. He enjoys fishing, gardening, hiking, and biking. Reach Bob at [email protected]