This summer, I'm leaving for Camp. I'm working at Lake Geneva Youth Camp this summer as their A/V Sound Technician. This is my 2nd summer on Summer Staff and 3rd you serving at this camp. The thing with working at camp though is that I'll be at camp ALL summer. I won't be at home, rarely ever. So, what does this mean for me? A couple things.
One. I won't be stuck in my city all summer. As apposed to most people, I really do love my city. But, I really don't think I can stick around for an entire summer because I know I will get bored out of my mind. These last 2 weeks have been very restful but extremely boring. I need consistency in my life and being at home doesn't cut it. I just don't want to be bored.
Two. I'm going to make a ton of friends. I love people. That's one thing people really know me for. But especially getting to know new people. I love exploring other people's lives and getting to know their story. And being with staff that I might not know makes it very exciting. It's a lot like the beginning of a school year, but better because there is no school.
Three. I need to get outside. Camp is dependent on getting up and being outside. I'm not in the best shape of my life, but working at camp last summer really helped with that. I'm more willing to be outside, and I kind of have to if I want to keep my job. This summer will consist of me being inside a little bit more than usual but, either way, I'm ready to get into the best shape of my life.
I'm sad that I'll have to miss different things as I leave. I have to leave my church, a place where I will truly miss this summer and getting to lead worship. I'll be missing my friends here at home. I'll be missing graduation and graduation parties. I'll be missing my family and my parents. It's difficult having to leave, but I know that camp will CHANGE me for the better. And I am just so pumped for it.