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Camp Counselor Of The Week: Rachel Bodden

March 18, 2015

Last week you heard all about Anne’s first summer at camp, this week it’s time to hear from Rachel, a long time camper and staff member. 1. Where did you go to camp? How many years? My siblings and I spent our first 4 camp years at a place called Camp Redwood…but in 2007 good … More Camp Counselor Of The Week: Rachel Bodden

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Camp Counselor Of The Week: Juliet Basraoui

February 11, 2015

Did you read about Alice‘s experience at summer camp last week? This time it’s Juliet’s turn to tell you everything she loves about her job at camp. 1. Where did you go to camp? How many years? I go to Camp Sloane YMCA and at the end of 2014 it marked my 10th consecutive summer … More Camp Counselor Of The Week: Juliet Basraoui

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Camp Counselor Of The Week: Libby Wuszke

January 21, 2015

I hope you enjoyed Rosa’s interview last week? This week it’s the turn of Libby of @Campplife, who is coming up to her 9th summer spent at camp! 1. Where did you go to camp? How many years? I have been attending Camp Tannadoonah in Southern Michigan for what will be 9 summers now! I … More Camp Counselor Of The Week: Libby Wuszke

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Camp Counselor Of The Week: Hollie Howitt

December 31, 2014

Last week you heard from Dawn about her time spent as a camper and now staff member at summer camp. This week it’s Hollie’s turn to give you an idea of what it’s like to be an international camp counselor. 1. Where did you go to camp? How many years? I went to Camp Sloane … More Camp Counselor Of The Week: Hollie Howitt

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Camp Counselor of the Week: Dawn DeMarco

December 24, 2014

You’ve read all about Lily, James‘ and Tash’s summer camp experiences, now it’s time to hear from Dawn, a long time camper and staff member. 1. Where did you go to camp? How many years? Camp Sloane YMCA, 12 years, 1999- 2004 as a camper, and then 2009-2014 on staff. 2. Why did you decide … More Camp Counselor of the Week: Dawn DeMarco

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June 1st ’14. Day 7: Work Hard, Play Hard

November 23, 2014

8am Breakfast. It’s just me, Rosa and Jess working today as everyone else is on their day off (the last one of Spring Camp I think), so it’s pretty quiet. I think we’re just going to be doing odd jobs around camp, which is kind of my favourite thing to do. But actually. I like … More June 1st ’14. Day 7: Work Hard, Play Hard

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