We Learn, We Grow. By: Jess Hoffman

In life, sometimes it's hard to just step back and reflect. At camp, everyone has a pretty busy day, whether it's being a camper or a staff member. Today, I went around asking people what they've learned here at camp. It's a simple question, but it lets people look back on all the fun activities they've done. Some of these activities were new to them, while others, they had practically been pros at. It lets people look at all the friends they have made and how they have helped each other grow. Maybe they have been a role model, or looked up to a role model. This question also helps campers just look at the camp as a whole- how it's contributed to their life in many different ways, how they feel when they're at camp, and even not at camp. It's a simple question- "What have you learned while at camp so far?" but this simple question received many unique and thought-provoking answers.
"I've learned that Frito Pie is awesome" -Pascale		"I have learned how to do tricks in Slackline." -Amber
	"I have learned to admire what you have." -Koen
"I have learned how to Drop-in at skatepark." -Sarah		"I have learned how to dance in Ballet." -Brionna
	"I have learned how to play Ga-Ga." -Sam
"I have learned how play Squash and Salsa." -Lindsey		"I have learned that if I try my hardest in soccer, I am always satisfied." -Megan
	"I have learned how to hire fantastic counselors for camp." -Tom
"I have learned how to play Tenniball." -Owen		"I have learned how to be confident in myself." -Alexa
	"I have learned that the environment here and camp people are like no other." -Royce
"I have learned how to make really cool earrings in Fashion using fabric and the glue gun." -Brooke		"I have learned how to skateboard." -Alex
	"I have learned that people from all over the world can have so many things in common, regardless of their backgrounds." -Stephen
"I have learned to live in the moment." -John		"I have learned that I am definitely happy and confident about my choice to be a teacher." -Laura
	"I have learned that things aren't always what they seem; some people look mean, but they're actually not." -Evan
"I have learned how to throw in ceramics." -Amy		"I have learned how to do a front flip." -Madi
	"I have learned how to play Ultimate Frisbee." -Jaysen
"I have learned that camp is awesome." -Tony		"I have learned how to be friends with people, even if we don't have the same interests." -Kim
	"I have learned how to make a pot on the pottery wheel." -Jackson
"I have learned how to teach Yoga." -Teeny		"I have learned how to make new friends." -Juliet
	"I have learned how to do/teach Archery." -David
"I have learned how to longboard." -Noah		"I have learned how to play drums." -Danielle
	"I have learned how to live on my own." -Eric
"I have learned how to bead loom." -Adam		"I have learned how to make a fool out of myself while still having fun." -Doug
	"I have learned how to fence." -Casey
"I have learned how to play Gladiator." -Gabby		"I have learned how to play guitar." -Adam
	"I have learned how to be myself more." -Andrew
This is just a short view of things that people learn here everyday. With this learning, comes growth. That's truly what makes everyone at camp so close- we all grow together. So let this Photo Journal be a reminder that sometimes it's alright to just sit back, think about your day, think about the people in your life, and think about what you've learned.                                                                                       :)
		P.s. If anyone's name was incorrect or mispelled just let me know and I will change it and am sorry!

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