We spent a week this past summer at camp. "Camp YI" - Youth Incorporated - a mere hour south of where we live.Even before my kids were born, I knew I wanted them to attend camp. I didn't know if it would be one or two or three kids, boys or girls.... I just knew I wanted them to experience camp. I have such fond memories of my weeks away from home, out in the woods, with a bunch of other kids. And I can't imagine where I would be, if I hadn't spent three summers as staff. They were truly life-changing!
I was (beyond!) thrilled to find a co-ed overnight camp, close to home. When I heard they needed a nurse for the week, it was perfect. It was their first experience with overnight camp. They would have adapted, I'm sure without me, but knowing I was there if needed, they thrived!
That was summer - full of warm, long days. Now, we experience it a little differently. The leaves are turning and the nights are cool.
Still, for this weekend, we have been experiencing the magic of camp. Ahhhhhh.... Yes!
Linda, I love your blog. You are a huge inspiration and I appreciate you being so "real" on your blog. My girls have attended Horton Haven for the past two summers, we have been really pleased. www.hortonhaven.org
ReplyDeleteI am all about finding new activities around our area, so thanks for sharing your camp experience.
Kristin Weathers