Sweet sweet summertime

I feel like since camp is over I should write some incredibly poignant entry about what an amazing experience I had but truthfully I don't think I can. I wouldn't be doing this summer justice by writing about how wonderful it is there, how much I've changed, etc, etc. Honestly, it was a tough summer. There were times I was so frustrated and exhausted and just wanted to sleep; I was pushed in ways I didn't know I could and did things I never thought I would ever do. But I wouldn't change a bit of it. I came to understand that our campers are more than just campers- they are colleagues, equals, friends. I worked with people this summer with such joy for the world, such hope that I couldn't help but feel happy even with very little sleep. One of my friends told me that he learned that they are not people to pity and they aren't. They are individuals who deserve love and compassion and respect just as much as the next person and one should never doubt their abilities. Camp focuses so much on abilities but reminds us that we all have our own disabilities. I wish I knew how to sum up this summer adequately but I don't think my words would do enough. I learned this summer what it means to be truly selfless and to put others before you and how liberating that can be. Spearhead claims that it is more than just a camp and it really is; it permeates your life and brings you to people who can show you more about yourself and others that you would have ever thought. I hope some day each of you can find an experience like camp but until then enjoy these:

My favorite camper/counselor quotes:

- Love me tender, love me sweet, I like you, You like me....

- Miss Allison that's a rat!

- Hottie boy at 10 o'clock

- My precious cutie pie

- That's culture!

- WENIS!

- Snickers bar!

- Boobies.

- I'm having a magical time!

- Bon qui qui

- It's the climb....

- ALICE!!!!

- I love everybody.

- Those weren't real clowns.

- You're my princess.

-Let's dance up some fun!

- Can we listen to Wicked!?!?!

- Ice cream and cakey cake

- I would want to be a merperson with you...

- We Rock!

- Am I childlike in nature?

- You know what's weird, presidents poop. (seriously ben...)

- Are you my girlfriend?

- I'm gooey, chewy chocolate.

- unnawares

- Do the wookie!!

-Man, I feel like a woman.

- I just love this place...