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11 Things Camp Has Taught Me in 11 Years

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11 Things Camp Has Taught Me in 11 Years
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1. There is NO such thing as Weird

Yes. This is real. Yes, that log is wearing a life jacket. In fact, son of a former camp director, Dr. Cole Perry has been carrying around Log either 3 or 4 years ago, and uses it as a way to teach important lessons on friendship. Typical "normal" behaviour gets thrown out the cabin door quickly.

2. Old Jokes Don't Die

"Whenever I hear Scissor (Hands) I need to respond with Hands (Scissor Hands)". Wow. Do I not regret that. Since then, my former counsellor Lindsey (seen above) has seen me grow into a camper, even taking on a leadership position last year,

3. What exactly is A Rick-A-Bamboo

Why, it's just something made by the Princess Pat. Red and Gold, purple too, it makes all travelling across the oceans safe. Just ask Captain Jack and his mighty fine crew.

4. How Morbid Camp Songs are

Alright. So I LOVE camp songs, but a while ago I couldn`t help but notice just how dark they are. The song about the dead moose, the girl who kept buying bubble gum and choked. We love to sing them, but every so often the morbidity sinks in.

5. How Exciting it was to see a camper go from Red to Green swimming bands in one week

6. Lanyards are Love, Lanyards are Life

7. Honesty, Caring, Responsibility, and Respect are some of the most important qualities a person can have

8. You're either a Ropes, Lake, or Valley person

Me, I'm a ropes girl through and through with a minor affair with Arts and Crafts in the Valley. Zip on friends!

9. How to unplug from the world

10. How to cure homesickness

11. The sheer joy of watching your campers grow up each summer

Look past the graininess of the picture and what you'll see is a girl who had no idea how much fun she'd be having fun at camp.

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