Week 4 H Camp Research Paper

As the week progressed and friendships formed between everyone, I realized the importance of the camp to all that were involved. To the counselors it was a learning experience, as well as a time to appreciate all that we would usually take for granted; to the campers it was a time to learn and make new friends, and for most of them, it would also serve as their only form of a summer vacation. So although we were all exhausted by the end of the week, we had a great time.

“Making the impossible possible” is the motto of Camp Able. Camp Able offers a summer camp experience for people with special needs, whether they be physical or mental. This week-long session affects the lives of many and I can vouch for that. This experience has given me so many fond memories and has filled me with a more humble spirit. All of the staff that takes part in the one-on-one care and assisted daily living are volunteers who graciously dedicate their time and money to go through online certification, staff training, and the week itself. My experience in volunteering for this event caused me to have some very mixed feelings, but I learned so much along the way.

I became involved in camp counseling three years ago after joining my local 4-H and Federation clubs, both of which have presented me with exceptional opportunities to become involved in my community. I had two main motives for joining these clubs: to become a more outgoing and profound leader, and to give back to those who have helped me

But in my parents' teachings I found what proved to be just as paramount in my pursuit to show Dylan the full camp experience: perseverance. Their lessons drilled into me tenacity, and the camp's basis that "camp is for the camper" served as a mantra for self-motivation. That night, I made a promise to myself, as I sat in the dim light of the cabin porch after the campers had gone to sleep, filling out Dylan's camper activity booklet, to uphold the fundamental purpose of CAMP—providing opportunities for campers who rarely experienced them elsewhere—with the values I had embedded in my heart as a

With the guidance of our onsite counselors, families will be given information on how to better communicate with each other and bond together. We hope to accomplish growth during the getaway camp so the families can return home and apply what they learned. Each year, we want more families to come to our camp to introduce counseling to them and provide time for the families to interact and bond with each other. Social changes will occur by having more families coming each year and experiencing our getaway camp.

Making Camp - This section focuses on relationships. Getting to know fellow travelers, how to build strong relationships, the importance of working together...

This past summer while working at Camp Wyonegonic, one of my fellow counselors experienced a family tragedy that resulted in her leaving camp halfway through the summer. As a staff, we were shocked by the loss of a crucial team member and friend. We all wanted to mourn alongside her, but we also knew that we needed to stay strong in the interest of the young campers who were upset and confused to see their counselor leave so suddenly. To solve this problem, I made it my mission to direct everyone’s attention to the more positive aspects of the summer such as our upcoming production of “Legally Blonde: The Musical” or by instigating a spontaneous dance party. This boosted everyone’s morale, and it gave each staff member the push each of us needed

I caught up with my friends, worked on service projects, made crafts, and enjoyed the beauty of nature. To me, camp has always like a refresh button in my life, It lets me put my overloaded schedule on hold for a while. It is my breath of fresh air in a world I sometimes felt I was suffocating in. But when the topic of repelling came up among my eager friends, that feeling diminished. I kept telling myself that I didn’t have to if I didn’t want to, but there was still a trace of doubt.

When i was in preschool i was good and then after preschool i got in trouble at summer camp because i got into an argument with my friend a lot of times and at the school i was ok but one day i got in trouble for make fun of someone at school in 1 grade i got in trouble because i was talking during class a lot of times in 2 grade i got in trouble for talking doing class again and 3 grade i got in trouble for talking and i was going to fight someone for getting in front of me and 4 grade i got in trouble for talking and at summer camp i was in trouble for arguing with my friend and in 5 grade i got in trouble for talking at summer camp i got in trouble because me and my friend was fighting over what happened in summer and one day i got strong

Everyday my friends would text about how excited they are for camp, how they get to attend longer this year, and how this is going to be the best summer yet. It made me feel so angry and left out that I was the only one who was going to have to leave. The thought of all my friends basking in the sun by the pool or viewing the amazing sights on top of the mountains without me almost brought tears to my eyes.

Since the kids were a little older, I assumed there would not be many homesick campers, but I was wrong. The first week, a camper named Ben would not go to any activities, which prevented him from making new friends-----the best part about camp. I took opportunities to spend time with him. Ben was feeling a little more homesick than usual and refused to attend any activities. I chose to sit and appreciate, with Ben, the beautiful camp’s rolling hills. As if the cool breeze and trees were medicine, Ben finally agreed to participate. At the woodshop, he taught me his favorite card game--War. While he taught me the game, we made connections. Ben started to communicate, and he seemed to view me as a friend. He spoke of his love for soccer, so I asked the program director to help me organize a soccer activity. I convinced Ben to attend the activity, and he realized that, by involving himself, he was able to experience camp the way it was meant to be. It was rewarding to see a camper go from being absolutely miserable to making friends, smiling, and having fun. As result of my efforts with Ben, I was chosen by the head counselors to be awarded Counselor of the Week out of 34 worthy

Attending this camp was one of the best learning opportunities that I have ever experienced in my twelve educational years. I had the opportunity to witness first hand the skills and talents one

It’s 7:00 am and my head counselor wakes up my fellow counselors and I. We then wake up our cabin of 19 boys and get them ready for the day. There is a big day planned full of exciting and enlightening activities which includes yoga, Hindu philosophy, Hindu chanting, a campfire, sports/games, and much more. There’s only one place in the world that includes all of these things and this is the one and only Hindu Heritage Summer Camp (HHSC) in Rochester, New York. Started in 1976 by Devi Parvati, HHSC includes many activities of a traditional summer camp, but mixed with many aspects of Hindu religion. Now, the camp has over 110 campers aged 8-15 years split into 6 cabins ran by counselors aged 16-18 years old. Me, 16 years old, having attended

Each month, my Boy Scout troop hosts a campout in a different location. At each outing, we organize different activities, which range from canoeing to hiking and wilderness survival. Although I have already earned the rank of eagle, I continue to attend these events because they allow me to develop new friendships; furthermore, these events also combine some educational information with an engaging activity, so I am constantly learning about nature, the community, or other topics while also climbing or participating in a friendly competition. Additionally, this time helps me get away from the dullness of everyday

Ever since I was three, sitting in church pews with other kids from Sunday School, I had been hearing the sermons and conversations of the “big kids” at my church and how they all had so much fun and were changed so greatly by the experience, and I set my heart on going. When a couple of the leaders came to talk to the youth group one night about Camp Hope, I couldn’t believe I was finally old enough to attend and was overjoyed.