Turkeygirl Posted July 8, 2006 Report Share Posted July 8, 2006 Well friends, yesterday was my last day of my internship at the DEC Environmental Camp. It was a great experience and while I'm glad to be back at home relaxing and starting working custodial again on Monday, I will miss the camp. It was all fun, working with the campers and working with fellow staff. After the first week which began kind of rough being away at joint staff training and being homesick there, I never though camp would grow on me but it has. Last night was the closing campfire where the kids do skits and we all sing songs. Then there is a point where each staff and kid takes a small stick, says their name and a favorite thing about camp then throws it in the fire. When I went up, I basically said my favorite thing was the wonderful experience I've had to work with everyone and I got kind of choked up. Everyone whooped and hollered,lol, then the camp Director, she came over and told them it was my last night and gave me this certificate and a big hug which I almost really cried then,lol. Saying the good byes was the hardest, even though I'll know I'll be back to visit, but when I got in the car, I cried all the way home Anyway, I'm back now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Exturkinator Posted July 8, 2006 Report Share Posted July 8, 2006 Re: A nice ending... sounds like a great experience and one you won't forget. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buckee Posted July 8, 2006 Report Share Posted July 8, 2006 Re: A nice ending... It's great to hear that camp went so well for you and you got to be a part of so many young kids lives for a short time as a mentor of the outdoors. It sounds like you got as much or more out of it than they did. Your a good gal TG, that's what we all love about you too. Can I throw my stick on the fire now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dakota Posted July 8, 2006 Report Share Posted July 8, 2006 Re: A nice ending... I knw what feels like. I always hate leaving camp. And it was especially hard this year, 'cause I had several friends that graduated and this was their last year. There's just something about camp, isn't there? Dakota Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
christsavedme Posted July 8, 2006 Report Share Posted July 8, 2006 Re: A nice ending... TG sounds like you had an amazing time at camp. Times like that are always hard, but to look back and know that you had an impact on those kids lives.....well that just makes it worth it all! God bless and welcome home! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhunt Posted July 8, 2006 Report Share Posted July 8, 2006 Re: A nice ending... Welcome back. Good to hear you had a great experience there TG. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruttinbuc Posted July 8, 2006 Report Share Posted July 8, 2006 Re: A nice ending... Camp is special TG. A lot of kids never experience it. For those that do, it is the memories of people like you they take with them. I am glad to see that you have got as much from it as you did. I will always remember some of my best experiences were at camp. I am sure some of yours will be also! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkeygirl Posted July 8, 2006 Author Report Share Posted July 8, 2006 Re: A nice ending... Thanks guys! LOL @ Buckee! Yes, you can throw your stick in the fire, lmbo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest woodsnwater Posted July 8, 2006 Report Share Posted July 8, 2006 Re: A nice ending... Sounds like you had a great time. You have made memories that will last forever. It's moments like those that really tell you who you are inside. Glad all went well for you!!! I'm sure the others feel as you do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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