From the summer after Kindergarten to the summer after my freshman year of high school, my first full week of summer vacation was spent at Church Camp. While it’s been 4 summers since I’ve been there, I still am close to many. Here are my top 10 photos that represent camp to me-

1.Counselor Crowns- My first year as a counselor (freshman in high school), the group that had lunch set up made us 7 counselors crowns to wear so of course, we had to get a photo.

2. Six of us- Growing up with my camp family and getting close to them shows even when we randomly get our photo taken.

3. My Camp Girls- During my camper years and my year as a counselor, these girls were some of my best friends. So many memories and inside jokes.

4. My first year- This picture was taken in 2004 and is still on my dresser 13 years later in same frame I painted and decorated that year.

5.Piggyback rides- When the little kids get tired from all that walking, the older kids tend to be nice enough to give piggy back rides.

6. Friday show- Singing for the parents and receiving awards from our counselors on Friday nights closing show.

7. Campfire- Singing and laughing and occasionally taking pictures around the fire- wouldn't be camp without it.

8. Peace Signs- When you are younger campers at camp, and the older campers and counselors are doing peace signs in photos so you do them as well.

9. Picnic table- Where else would taking a photo of a group of like 13 under a picnic table be on your scavenger hunt list. Luckily, we had strong adults who lifted table for us and made it easier.

10- Sara’s last day- While Fridays are hard saying goodbye, its hard when you watch the seniors have to say goodbye to being counselors and many don't come back for a few years if at all as adults.

I am glad I spent a week a summer for 10 summers enjoying Camp and so happy I am able to come back for at least part of this year as an adult.