Last Day Reflections....

The staff here at WEHGC wanted to post their final thoughts and reflections about camp as our final blog this summer. Each staff member answered the following 3 questions:

1 - What is your favorite camp memory?
2 - What did you learn from the campers this summer?
3 - What is your favorite camp value?

Check out the answers below:

Rae:
1 - My favorite memory is the morning I woke up to screams and shrieks at 6am, only to look out my window and watch the girls participate in their first ever Polar Bear swim. The sun was just coming up over the ridge and the girls were having an amazing time. I thank the other staff for such a moment.
2 - This summer the girls taught me that having a job that is focused on someone other than myself is a gift, and they reminded me everyday why working with and for kids is so fulfilling.
3 - Spirit of the House is my favorite value ;)

Johanna:
1 - Favorite memories: Tanisha "kissing her bacon" and putting her game face on; Laura doing her hammer dance; Middle school dance lessons; Tent camping with the high schoolers; Oriangella's "Facts of the Day"
2 - I learned that being the waterfront director means you are never going to be dry - ever and that camp makes you a stronger person with memories that last for a life time.
3 - Drive because it helps individuals accomplish anything. Drive is the hope for a bright and successful future.

Tom:
1 - My favorite memories are every time the camp/house was filled with laughter.
2 - Laughter is the best medicine.
3 - Respect for others without judgement is the base for living life peacefully and productively.

Maddie:
1 - The best moment is hearing the girls say that they learned a lot about nature. It is so gratifying to know that I created fun and informative nature programs.
2 - I learned I love my job! Every session I learned something new about my self and I grew as a person. The campers have an amazing capacity to love and care about each other, the camp, and the staff as well as push one another and their staff to overcome insecurities and fears.
3 - Unsung Hero -

Dona:
1 - Best Moment: When Anaja' read my mind and all of the crazy accents at camp.
2 - Something I Learned: "Shaking It" is truly an art form
3 - Love of Learning

Elena:
1 - My favorite memories are dancing with the girls and sharing stories with the teens.
2 - Hmmmm  ... what I learned from camp is that I am an awesome alarm clock! (I'm Wide Awake!" Most importantly, I became unwaveringly secure in my decision to work with children as a career.
3 - I believe Drive is the most important character trait we can build in our girls.


* It has been a truly magical summer. Thank you to all of the staff and campers that made this summer so special.