It's almost the time of year where I pack up my car and head to my favorite place in the world: my summer camp. Camp is a place where thousands of kids of all ages yearn all year to return to, because of the incredible memories and friendships made in previous summers. This is an A-Z list of all things summer camp, things I can't wait for.
A is for... Arts and Crafts
A classic camp activity. Dream catchers, friendship bracelets, tie die, and drawing can always improve your day.
B is for... Bunks
It would definitely not be camp if you didn't have to climb a ladder into your top bunk, or hit your head on the way into your bottom bunk.
C is for... Campfires
The perfect time to roast marshmallows, make s'mores, sing songs, and bond with your cabin mates.
D is for... Dining Hall
It is always exciting when it's time to go to the dining hall, as playing sports and doing camp activities can make you really hungry.
E is for... Endless Nature and Adventure
Being away from home and your cell phone for a few weeks really allows you to appreciate the beautiful world around you.
F is for... Fun in your Cabin
Some of the best camp memories come from down time in your cabin, showing off weird talents to your new friends, or learning about where everybody is from.
G is for... Goals
So many different kinds of goals are made at camp. Goals in soccer and lacrosse are amazing, but personal goals are very important at camp as well.
H is for... Hiking
I is for... Independence
Being away from home and your parents allow you to become more independent and learn how to do more things for yourself.
J is for... Jamming
Playing the ukelele, guitar, or singing are all integral to the summer camp experience.
K is for... Kayaking
Days on the lake are the best days.
L is for... Learning New Things
Camp is all about learning about yourself, others, and the world.
M is for... Making Friendship Bracelets
Making bracelets for all of your new friends is so fun. Learning to make the most advanced patterns is the best part, and the ultimate goal is to get a camper's wrist (10 bracelets from 10 different people).
N is for... New Friends
Camp friends are the best kind of friends.
O is for... Outdoors
Nothing is more fulfilling than spending your summer surrounded by nature and wildlife.
P is for... Packing
Maybe not the best and most fun part of going to camp, but certainly one of the most important. Shorts, T-shirts, sunscreen, bug spray, your tennis racket, are all things to make sure you have tucked away in your trunk before leaving your house.
Q is for... Quiet Time/Rest Hour
One of the most sacred parts of the camp day, as it gives you valuable time to rejuvenate for the rest of the day.
R is for... Running and Playing Sports
At camp, running is in almost every game.
S is for... Singing
The Singing starts as soon as you wake up, and right before you go to sleep at camp. It never really stops.
T is for... Theatre
Whether you participate in theatre at home or not, it doesn't matter at camp. Acting in a camp show is the ultimate way to bring yourself out of your comfort zone, and it is really fun too.
U is for... Uniqueness
Uniqueness is valued at camp more than anywhere else, so when you're at camp, celebrate you!
V is for... Vespers
A quiet time for cabins to reflect on their days and time at camp.
W is for... Waterskiing
The day you get up on skis is most definitely the best day ever.
X is for... X-traordinary Counselors
The people that allow you to be your best self, while being constantly spirited and enthusiastic.
Y is for... Yoha!
This one is specific to my camp, but two hands put together in the air means that something positive happened!
Z is for... Zip lining
It feels like you're actually flying!
