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An Open Letter To My Campers

Thank you for the hugs. ALL OF THE HUGS.

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An Open Letter To My Campers

HEY DAY CAMP! (Hey what) This is the last week of camp and there are some things I want to say to you. You have made waking up at 6:30 a.m. every Monday-Friday for these past six weeks worth every minute, and for that I want to thank you. There are hundreds of ways you have made me smile this summer, but here are just a few. Yesterday, one of you came up to me and asked me if stars were happy. "I think they are" I said. Suddenly, I took your question into consideration I thought that stars probably aren't really happy as they know they could explode any minute. While I was deep in thought for a second, you interrupted me and said "I hope they are happy." You all allow me to do this every single day--to put my own worries and negative thoughts aside and focus on your hilarious and carefree attitudes. When I find myself preoccupied with ANYTHING, or no matter how shitty my day is, I know a simple conversation or activity with any one of you can shift my mood in a minute. Second, thank you for letting me be five years old again this summer. I often wonder if I really am your counselor, because I think I enjoy our arts and crafts and Olympic beach ball volleyball more than you do. I'm always eager to tell my friends about the picture of Dory that I colored, swimming in the pool with you guys, and the glitter tornado that we made. I list my daily activities to my friends and family with such excitement that they ask me if I am actually the one attending camp. You know how to have fun and I thank you for sharing that with me. Lastly, thank you for the hugs. ALL OF THE HUGS. I know I can arrive to camp and be greeted every morning with at least eight of your arms around my neck, two or three of you sitting on my lap or hanging onto my legs as I attempt to walk around. I can never feel lonely with all of the love you give! It's going to be strange and sad when I return to college in a few weeks and am without anyone under the age of 18. I will miss singing the Peel Banana song with you and seeing your adorable faces every single day. Thank you for making my summer unforgettable. Until next June, my little munchkins!

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