Camp Cimi Experience

The U.S. Army ran the camps, but foresters, carpenters and other people directed the work. The CCC fought forest fires, planted trees, built roads, buildings, picnic areas, swimming areas, campgrounds and created many state parks. When not working, the men socialized and had opportunities to learn crafts and skills.

For over 60 years, Camp Young Judaea Texas (CYJ) continues to flourish and expand our reach in local Texas communities. We receive over 600 campers each summer and administer programming to over 5,000 individuals during the year. CYJ is committed to providing individuals of all financial backgrounds with opportunities to be a part of our camp programs. Through dynamic camp activities and superior retreats, our organization supplies both children and adults with a fun, educational space that fosters spiritual growth, social activism, philanthropy, and a passion for preserving the environment.

“Honoring the fallen by helping the wounded.” This is Camp Hope’s motto. Can you image what soldiers go through? Soldiers risk their lives to keep us safe. How can we repay them? I believe one way that we could repay them is through Camp Hope.

Where did you learn to play basketball, play defense and offense, or be part of a team? There’s a good chance it was at camp, right? We know that camp is not just a place for kids to spend a fun summer, but an excellent setting in which kids can learn life skills that they will rely on long after the camp experience has passed.

With every single experience we go through we grow. We develop opinions based on what we witness through life, and we learn to see the world from different perspectives. What we learn in our upbringing is vital to how we act and think for the rest of our lives. In the short story “Indian Camp” from 1921, writer Ernest Hemmingway shows us, how one single experience can change a little boy’s perception of the world and make him grow.

For over 60 years, Camp Young Judaea Texas (CYJ) continues to flourish and expand our reach in local Texas communities. We receive over 600 campers each summer and administer programming to over 5,000 individuals during the year. CYJ is a non-profit organization and is committed to providing individuals of all financial backgrounds with opportunities to be a part of camp. Through dynamic camp activities and superior retreats, our organization supplies both children and adults with a fun, educational space that fosters spiritual growth, social activism, philanthropy, and a passion for preserving the environment.

Our refreshing day at the lake was now a day of oppressing heat. Despite the more than warm weather, I had not exercised at all that day. In an attempt to get in a little of the daily exercise recommended by my soccer coach, I swam to the neighboring buoy. The buoy was about 50 feet away from the boat dock. The swim was not far, but it was far enough to make me breathe hard. It also made Katrina, Madison, Lauren, and Olivia, who had followed, breathe hard. Behind them, closing in on the buoy, were my mom and two younger brothers slowly paddling on their floats. About 6 feet from our destination we drifted upon a shoal. The shoal was rocky, muddy, and algae-ridden. When the filthy red and green mixture of algae and mud squished between my toes I cringed and refused to lower my legs

Setting up camp at Valley Forge was an awful idea. I will leave this treacherous place as soon as my enlistment is over. I can not stand this place! The conditions here are absolutely horrible, people are dying, and all the order and discipline that was present is now gone.

The juvenile delinquent involves in this case study is Michael. Michael’s prior criminal behavior began at the age of ten when he was arrested for petty theft. In the same year, Michael was arrested again for truancy twice. At this time Michael spent several weekends in a truancy prevention program, during this time the program revealed Michael had a slight learning disability. Throughout the years, Michael continued to do poorly in school.

Cross-country season my sophomore year is one I will never forget! It all started back in August 2013 at cross-country camp. It was my first year attending camp because unfortunately we could not have it my freshman year. Coach Martin had a “late” start to practice because of a few issues with the construction of the turf. Luckily, Martin still coached us and still coaches us to this very day! As camp began we became pretty close as a team. This was the first time Coach had seen his team have a strong bond of friendship. Even though camp was really fun, it sure was a tough week! The week consisted of running twice a day and eating lots and lots of food. By the end of the week, your legs felt like bricks.

Camp Kampong Maskaar, located in Java, Indonesia, was home to over 30,000 women between the years 1941 & 1945. Both women and their children struggled to make it through the days and though under the watchful eyes of the Japanese, still found ways to disobey rules and not get caught. Throughout the stay in the camp, food was scarce and in an attempt to feed themselves, the girls of each hut came together and created a system that would help reduce the hunger levels. The system was simple, save food from all your meals and trade them people throughout the camp. Though the system started as a success, it soon fell into despair as the Japanese began to realize what was happening. Immediately, the camp soldiers started giving punishments to women

The first scene that I thought was very compelling was when the commander ordered the the Jewish engineer to be shot while the work camp was bing built. All she was trying to do was help construct the building, and when she said the foundation needed to be poured again, the commander ordered her to be shot. He also made fun of her for being educated which I thought was ridiculous. This scene was hard to watch, especially when they actually shot her. Then, after she was dead, the commander agreed and said to redo the foundation. The fact that he had to kill her just to show his authority to those around him was disgusting. Another scene that I was moved by was when the work camp had to be separated from those who can work and are healthy and

An important life lesson that I learned, by attending camp, is that every person has the ability to choose their own destiny. The intriguing stories told by the survivalists made me think about the conveniences society depends on today.  I was able to realize that the opportunity to live in a cabin for a week with my friends meant that I needed to provide for myself. For example, I needed to stay clean while keeping track of my items.   I learned how to prepare for the next day by being responsible, safe, and picking up after myself.  To summarize,  Camp Anokijig showed me how to take care of myself and be self sufficient.  By attending Camp Anokijig, I am better prepared for the future.  I know that I can take care of myself by keeping hydrated,

While exploring the intriguing domain, I stared wide-eyed in the dim rooms, my face was illuminated by the glowing tanks while fish and other marine life gawked at me. It was as if they wanted me to join them or aid them to escape their aquatic prison. It was depressing to be so close to them, to be only separated by glass, but unable to save them. Many animals could have been violently captured from their homes with no hope of ever being reunited with their true families. The stress of hearing to kids crying, people clapping, loud music,

“At the heart of every dispute are at least two competing narratives. By the end of the hearing, the Fact finder, whether jury, judge, or arbitrator, must decide which is more convincing” (Slavitt, 2014, p. 81). This phrase causes one to ponder on the “he said-she said” scenario of many common day occurrences and plays directly into the case study discussed in this essay. While there are multiple ways to resolve the issue at hand, effective listening skills, including spiritual power, persuasion, or manipulative tricks, are critical to all of them. This essay will first give a brief synopsis of a case study of the camp incident, followed by a discussion of listening skills employed and their effectiveness, what listening skills might have changed the outcome, and finally, a rewrite of the case study will show utilization of more effective listening skills producing a positive outcome.