Tag Archives: Camp

The Childchewer

Posted on January 10, 2019 by Paul

I never thought this would happen. After a few years of asking, one of my good friends in real life has finally agreed to guest post on my blog.  Her name is Raman. Her nickname is Noodles. Her name backwards … Continue reading →

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Three People I’ll Never Forget

Posted on March 15, 2018 by Paul

It was the summer of 2010. I can’t decide if that feels like a long time ago, or just yesterday. Anyway, I was making my debut as a camp counselor. I had no idea what I was getting myself into. … Continue reading →

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What I’m Proud Of

Posted on April 23, 2016 by Paul

“Ale mess you Paul” Those were the four words scribbled across a piece of yellow construction paper that had been folded in half – unevenly – to resemble a card. On the inside were two stick people. One was me, … Continue reading →

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Two Months At Camp

Posted on August 26, 2015 by Paul

Today is chicken nugget day. Tomorrow is a dress-up day and a swim day. Three cheers for public pools. Friday is a theme day. But more importantly, Friday is chicken burger day. Except none of that is true anymore. Camp ended … Continue reading →

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No Place Like Camp

Posted on July 18, 2015 by Paul

Noise. Constant noise. Spills. Half-eaten lunches. Picky eaters. Plain bagels. Straw wrappers. Untied shoelaces. Unscented sunscreen that you can smell from a mile away. Lost water bottles. Lost hats. Lost sweaters. Lost underwear. Yes, lost underwear. Goggles that are too … Continue reading →

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Camp Is Over

Posted on August 23, 2014 by Paul

It feels like yesterday was the first day of pre-camp. It feels like yesterday every staff member was sitting in a circle, struggling to learn everyone’s name. It feels like yesterday we were making parent phone calls. It feels like yesterday we were … Continue reading →

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“I’m 8…and a Half”

Posted on July 13, 2014 by Paul

This summer is my third time working at camp. Children I interact with on a daily basis were not alive for 9/11. They were not alive when I graduated from elementary school. And some weren’t even alive when I started … Continue reading →

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How to be a Great Camp Counsellor in 26 Easy Steps

Posted on May 13, 2014 by Paul

I never experienced camp from a camper’s perspective. I don’t know what it’s like having people twice my height force a friendship on me with a welcoming smile, or ask me what my snack was. I guess I missed out. … Continue reading →

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