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When The Dream Becomes A Reality

April 4, 2019

I remember the first time I drove through the camp gates like it was yesterday. I was nervous but excited for what the summer was about to bring and knew that it was going to be a great few months. But on that sunny afternoon in June 2011, I really could never have predicted the … More When The Dream Becomes A Reality

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Returning to Camp with BUNAC: Only 1 Month to Go!

March 28, 2018

March, March, March… Where did you go?! This month was a pretty exciting one for me, as I could finally say ‘I go to camp NEXT MONTH!‘. I can’t believe it’s almost summer… for me anyway! This is going to be the earliest I’ll have ever gone to camp and I’m so pumped to be … More Returning to Camp with BUNAC: Only 1 Month to Go!

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Returning to Camp with BUNAC: It’s Time To Get Organised!

February 28, 2018

February has been a pretty quiet month for me in terms of camp things, so this won’t be a huge update. My first step this month was to change my date of arrival – my camp director wanted me out at camp as soon as possible to get going with preparations for summer, so she … More Returning to Camp with BUNAC: It’s Time To Get Organised!

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Returning to Camp with CCUSA: February Update

February 28, 2017

Before I begin my February Update, did you know that CCUSA Summer Camp applications close tomorrow, 1st March?! There’s still time to apply for the best summer ever, go on, what are you waiting for? Ok, have you applied? Good. Last month I told you where I was at with my CCUSA returner application – … More Returning to Camp with CCUSA: February Update

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