Post Camp

So it's been a while since I last posted and it's safe to say that a lot has happened since I last checked in. Camp is now finished and we're into the post camp period.

The end of camp was a really enjoyable time. Last monday we had colour war, which was a fantastic day. In many ways, it was a rather solemn occassion for me, since for the first time ever, I had virtually no involvement in colour war. In previous summers, I've been a captain or I've been part of planning the day as a senior counsellor last summer, but division heads are very separated from colour war. So it was a little depressing to just be on the side lines and watch it unfold but at the same time I got to observe a brilliant day which the campers thoroughly enjoyed.

Following this we had the final night of camp which included banquet. Asher division dressed up as a pirates and behaved in a respectively rowdy manner. We said our sentimental words to the campers and reminisced over a great summer.

The next morning, the campers left and not soon after my staff left too. It's been a real pleasure working with each and every one of them and I'm truly going to miss it all. That night saw the key staff party which provided some good food and beverages. The following morning marked the start of post camp!

It's hard to believe that I'll be leaving this place in a week! I'm really not ready to say goodbye yet and I'm not ready to put an end to this. The things I learn here and the experiences I gain, can not even be expressed in words. I feel such a strong sense of value in this place and through the opportunities it gives me to influence the lives of others - well you can't put a price tag on that! I'm also not ready to say goodbye to many of the people that I endure these summers with. This has become my home and I can't help but think I'll be back here again!

In a couple of hours time a new group of campers will be arriving as part of a program called First Step. They will be here for five nights. It's basically a reduced version of camp for younger children who aren't yet ready to come to camp for an entire session. In total, I will have 4 bunks and a staff team of 10. So I'm really quite excited about the days ahead. I just hope the weather improves!

I'll probably next post once I've left camp next week.

Much love!

Sam