Personal Narrative Essay: Philmont Scout Ranch

We had numerous required crew planning meetings to plan for the expedition, to pick our itinerary based on the mileage and activities while on the trail, to elect crew leaders and to plan to procure crew and personal gear. Since we had to carry lot of weight which included personal gear, food for 3-4 days and 4-5 liters of water, we had to plan and buy personal gear that did not take up too much volume and heavy, so there was enough room and weight available to carry the crew and Philmont gear, which included tent, clothes line, 3 stoves, fuel tanks, cooking pot/pan, rope, bear bags, tent stakes, trowel/shovel, dining fly, toilet paper, iodine tablets for water filtration, collapsible water jugs, etc. We met again in January and March to finalize the details of what we were expected to carry, to elect crew leaders, quartermaster and crew guide; we also went over trip planning and other details. I was elected the “Wilderness Guia” (Spanish for guide) for the crew, which involves helping the crew understand the principles of the Philmont Wilderness Pledge, following the leave no trace principle while on the trail, and ensuring that campsites are left clean. I also read the handbook for Philmont which covered the safety measures, necessary gear, and rules to abide while on the trip. I reviewed the Philmont website for information on do/don’ts, what to expect, physical fitness and conditioning required to take such a strenuous hike and how to prepare for the trip. Philmont participants are required to be physically prepared to carry a 35 to 50 pound pack over steep, rocky trails at elevations ranging from 6,500 to 12,500 feet. This requires a regular program of physical conditioning for at least three to six months prior to taking a trek is essential. So, my dad and I started to go on a 6+ mile practice

For two years I worked as a camp counselor for the Western DuPage Special Recreation Association (WDSRA). In this time, I have worked day camps, inclusion camps, social program,s and even an overnight camp for children, teens, and adults with special needs. My responsibilities were to plan crafts and activities that were inclusive to the various needs and abilities of the campers. Most of all, being a camp counselor meant creating a safe and fun environment for each

Then we took a walk through Sievers, which is the woods on one side of camp. In the woods we looked for the lost cabin and were told the story about what the Indians did to the kids in the lost cabin. After that we went to supper, had cabin time, and got to know eachother better. Then we had campfire and my first ever serious Devos, which was amazing. The second day I wanted to wake up early to go do early morning clubs, but I was so tired that I fell back asleep. I was woken up again for breakfast later and went on to the rest of the day. The first full day of camp I swam during the entire freetime.

The Smoky Mountains is one of my favorite parks to visit. I visit the mountains once a year with my family for exactly seven days in the fall, and it is time for that once a year trip. I am currently driving through the gates of the Smoky Mountain National Park! I always get very exited about this trip, because each year we visit a new campsite, and camp out there. During the first day my two siblings and I explore the land near the campsite while our parents set up the tent and build a fire.

“We sometimes give so much that we end up losing ourselves.” These few words amounted to so much more after the week long Las Vegas trip and for that they will never be forgotten. The task of playing seven basketball games and still trying to go scope out the Strip, generated a feeling that had submerged you into a feeling of panicky, with an outcome being an anxiety attack in the lobby of the prestigious Caesars Palace.

But it’s more than just smelling the roses. It’s hugging the trees, singing to the flowers, and laying in the grass. There is life outside of the city and the life we live. A simple question about why so many of nature's gifts are green started to change my whole perspective.

It was a breezy November day. Our school was on our way, heading to the Pine Lake Challenge Course in Bristol, Ct, a ropes course designed to challenge students to work together to overcome a challenge and accomplish a goal. As my friends and I were talking on the bus, we all thought there was no point in going to the course and that this was going to be a waste of time. Our class has a lot of loud, opinionated people and “always right people” so I thought we were going to get nowhere. When we arrived, my team encountered 3 challenges. Throughout these activities, we were forced to come together, and as a result we struggled, some went well, but others, we were completely stumped.

I can never forget the week that I went camping with my friend, Sajan, at Camp Potlatch. It was a windy and stormy day. My parents drove me to a building, where, we got picked up by a bus, which drove to the Plaza of Nations where we got picked up by a boat. The boat then headed to Camp Potlatch in the Howe Sounds. There, I had the most awesome experience camping.

Is there ever a time when the time comes and someone gets hurt or needs help and you’re the only one that is around to help? On a nice sunny – summer day in laurel, Montana. A couple of kids decided to take a skate board ride close to the time they had to be home. Well they were coming down a street in the middle of a city. Well one of the boy’s names was Chris, he was kind of a dare devil and decided he would show off to his recently new buddy kole. Well that night Chris jumped off a curb with his skate board. Chris was not good at skateboarding. Needless to say he fell right onto his side. He hit his elbow really hard on the ground. By the time Chris got up and gathered himself. He then looked at the ground gazing at the puddle of blood sinking into the ground. While

The recent camping trip to the Allegheny national forest was a time well spent where I learned much about myself and others.This trip also enabled me to make memories with people who I am not familiar with. One of those memories happened when I cut my leg trying to move a log and, Hayley was scrambling around the campsite looking for the med kit so she could bandage my leg. This is one of my favorite memories because, my incident is a silly little thing that happens, that I always remember. Also, the reactions from the rest of the people were concerning for my well- being even though I stayed calm and said that I was fine. It is one of those little things make every moment so great. If cell phones were allowed then that probably would have happened because I would probably

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As a Junior Counselor at Camp Graham Girl Scouts Camp I watched after all of the kids, planned fun academically charged events, and made sure everything ran smoothly. This organization gives strong leadership characteristics and other vital skills to young girls of all ages. It also provides positive role models for them to aspire to become. After attending Camp Graham for my summers as a kid, I looked up to the counselors and someday dreamed of becoming one. This dream became a reality this summer. From this inspirational life changing experience I learned how to be fun, how to be a leader, and most of all; I learned how to be a role model for children to strive to one day be like. I helped mold young girls love for reading, STEM, and other

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My most memorable moment at camp was when I went on the zip-line. At first I was frightened to go on it, but after all it was fun. But, I did get stuck in wedgie town and was stuck there for a few minutes.

I would begin my day by hazily stumbling out of my tall, king- sized bed and make my way over my fortress of beaded pillows, sequin pillows, and furry pillows to peek out of my bedroom window and glance across my yard to see if the single front porch light was on yet.