1. Who's got...THE GOZMO?!

The gizmo is a fancy rock that has to be passed between each meal. consequences for having the gizmo during a meal range from dancing ad singing to a counselor having to run to vespers, as well as receiving a prize.

2. Meeting first year campers

First year campers were my favorite because they are new to camp and most of the time extremely eager to be there. I also loved the campers that were ready to listen and learn.

3. Making a fool out of myself

4H camp was the place to act like a fool and not be judged hard core for it. I liked to call it, Silly responsibility because being goofy and having a good time carried the same weight as being responsible.

Yes, that IS ketchup covering my face..

4. Line Dancing

I miss line dancing and teaching dances the most. If anyone wants to learn a dance to "The Lion Sleeps Tonight" or "Cotton Eye Joe" I'm your girl! I know way more than those two, just try me!

5. Camp songs

I really miss leading songs like "REESE PEANUT BUTTER CUP" and "The Bear Song".

6. Vespers

Vespers is the beautiful place at the end of a really long hike, and it's not beautiful because it is the end of a really long hike. It is the place where we made new friends, and kept the old because one is silver and the other's gold. It is also the place where I learned a circle is round and that every color of the rainbow relies on the others.

7. Campfire

I miss the songs, the Great chief, and the mountains, just as much as I miss the skits, chants and the fire. Campfire cannot be explained but with one word; exceptional. I feel as if the experience can be summed up into that word, although it is truly incredible.

8. Watching campers learn new things.

One of the best thing one can witness as a counselor is the joy and smiles of an accomplished camper. Whether it comes from learning the right moves, or catching the most critters for their tribe. Seeing others learn and smile are the reason I kept going back.

9. Camp Staff!

Camp staff is the reason camp is so awesome. While camp staff may change, their mind set, energy, and love for camp still remains! They make camp awesome, of course with the help of awesome camp directors!

10. ALLLLLIIIIIIIGAAATTTTTOOOOORRRRRRR!!!!!

This one should not need explanation... but incase it does.. I honestly miss walking up the hills at night, losing my voice and running out of air, screaming " AAAAALLLLLLIIIIIIGGGGAAATTTOORRRR!!!" and waiting to hear the echo of the other hills.

11. The Family I gained by being a camp counselor for 4 years.

Being with almost the same people for four years you become a family. Every year there is a mini crying session at the end of each camp for the friends that will not be returning the following year. I miss my camp family and going to roosters after camps. I hope they all had fun this year!