Every summer, I spend a portion of my time at Rockbrook Camp for Girls in Brevard, North Carolina. Almost every time I tell a story during the school year, I find myself starting with "at camp this" or "at camp that." No matter what camp you go to, living in the woods every summer has an enormous impact on your life. My best memories are a result of the amazing experiences I've had playing in the sun with my best friends. Camp taught me some of life's most important lessons.

1. It's okay to be without your phone for a couple of weeks.

2. Appreciating and respecting nature is important.

3. Your weirdest self is your best self.

4. You're never too old to play dress up.

5. Everyone can sing, regardless of talent.

6. Receiving letters is always exciting.

7. Stepping outside of your comfort zone is healthy.

8. You can make life-long friends in short amounts of time.

9. But, leaving them is the hardest thing you'll ever do.

10. And reuniting with them is the most exciting day of your life.

11. Camp will always stick with you, no matter how old you get.