So, I was a camp counselor for a few years. I loved my job, even though I did work from 7am to 11pm; six days a week. The kids were amazing, the adult leaders were so supportive, and I really grew as a person. Though it was a 10 week commitment. You lived at camp, with 6-8 people you may or may have not met before in your life. Let me tell you DRAMA! What brought up this nostalgia trip was seeing all my counselor people still in the program, getting ready for the new camping season. Looking back I learned a lot about myself and about other people. I learned how to be independent, spontaneously, and how to be responsible for a group of 45 middle schoolers. (Quite the learning curve LET ME TELL YOU!) I also learned how cruel others could be. I was ostracized for my hight (4'11), my weight, and my positive attitude. I was “too happy” because I loved my job, among other things. I got paired with some people that hated me and the job, just because they could. But because of this I learned that its ok to be independent, you will fine (also you may meet some really cool people you would not have met otherwise) That its ok to explore the world around you… by yourself (GASP). I learned not everyone is nice and that’s OK! Take those people with a gran of salt, words can hurt but only if you give them the power to. I found out what true friends are and how important they are.(This I value the most) I also learned how to read people and sometimes I feel like sherlock because of it! Most of all I learned that I love the ocean and hate chegrers. (most evil bug you will ever meet!!) I can work a high ropes course and belay 250lb people. (I’m only 105lb) I taught forestry classes and got to care for sea turtles and snakes. Had midnight zips and pulled camp pranks. I love working with kids and found I love teaching others. I learned how to take charge and when to sit back and let others handles it. I went caving, white water rafting, saw ghost tours, and got to go on river boat cruises, all whale getting payed. I swam in marshes, jumped off waterfalls, and learned how to lifegard. (also got washed out to sea, but that’s another story) I definitely had some of the best memorable moments of my life. I would not take back a second of it. What I’m getting at here is something I have wanted to say since I left the program, a few years ago. If you want to do something in life do it! Don’t let anyone tell you can’t or hurt you because their jealous or petty. Take the chance to have the summer of a lifetime. No matter what happens as long as you are doing your best and having a good time, everything will turn out for you in the end. Whether it be an internship, an opportunity to be a counselor, or something just as cool. Do yourself a favor and take that risk.
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