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Staff Testimonials
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"Camp has been a stepping stone for me. It allowed
me to open up, embrace a new culture, muster up the courage to pursue a
study exchange, live in a different country and grow so confident in my
abilities to be a better human being. I owe that to you." |
| "I absolutely love this place and love this job!" |
| "Camp is a combination of enthusiasm, organization, youth, effort, fun and love. every staff member here tries their hardest to be the best person they can be, and being surrounded by such enthusiasm and love and positive energy can only result in a positive outcome. The atmosphere that CK embodies rubs off on anyone who encounters it, and it's an experience like no other. . . . Everyone is real here -- no one feels the need to fake anything. It's a place where I can be my weird self and always be comfortable doing it because I love and trust the people I'm doing it with. . . . I love being able to be a role model and know I made a difference in my campers' lives." |
| "Looking back over the last 5 summers that I was lucky enough to spend with you I get overcome with emotion of the sheer number of memories that I will treasure for the rest of my life. Camp has been an inspiring experience for me and has greatly shaped how I live my life. I want to thank you for those experiences and memories I've had with camp and wish you a great summer so that many more memories can be made." |
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"The biggest change I�ve noticed this year has been within myself. Camp helped me grow in a lot of different ways and I find myself breaking out of my shell even after camp. I'm more open with those around me, talking to new people, making new friends and getting closer to those I already had. And it's nice knowing that even though camp has ended, it's still with me everyday one way or another. " |
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"I'm sending
you this email to tell you how much I am going to miss camp this year, it
has been a big part of my life for the past two years and I see you guys as
part of my family. Not being there this year, I will miss every minute
of it. I will spend my time looking every uploaded picture on this site and
reading every "Sundial". Everyone has shaped me and made an impact in my life and I will not forget your effort and ability to get bring out the best out of everyone, your smile and wise words. Everyone's enthusiasm and willingness to make sure the campers have a great summer is phenomenal and cannot praise you enough. You have such a great impact in each other's lives and most importantly the camper's lives. Some of this campers leave not ever forgetting their experience while at camp." |
| "I had an amazing summer because I made so many great friends and worked with all different kinds of people. I had an influence on many children's lives, which I never knew I could do. I achieved my dream to be a role model for campers like my counselors had been role models for me. I learned so much about myself." |
| "Campus Kids has given me so many positive experiences. This job helped me realize that everything is not about me. I thought I was just one person and could never make a difference. Camp changed that opinion for me. I know that just making one kid's day is completely worth it. I also think camp really was a life changing experience. I have more confidence and much better people skills than when I first camp to camp three years ago." |
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"I find myself talking so much about this summer. Every time I try and explain how incredible your camp is I'm at a loss for words. It is funny because the days at Blair seemed to be so long and strenuous but looking back on them I only see the end result, a life changing summer. It may
sound corny that I say life changing, but it really was for me and for my
campers. My girls still keep in touch with me and I feel almost honored
that they still want me to know what is going on with them and the changes
in their lives. |
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"I cant imagine my summer without
camp. It has not only given me a purpose these past three summers, but
it has given me an experience I will never get anywhere else. I got to
meet so many amazing people from all over the world. I got to meet so
many really cool kids who I've got to watch grow in the 3 short years I have
been there. . . . Thanks again for everything. Campus Kids has made a huge impact on my life." |
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"Just thought I would drop you a quick line to say thank you so much for everything this summer, As I have just arrived home it is slowly sinking in how much I miss you and everybody from camp. But as I think back on all the amazing things we have done over the past few months and the way we have influenced another generation of children and inducted them into the magical family that is Campus Kids those sad thoughts that we are not all currently together at Blair are quickly replaced by the excitement for what will be the 20th anniversary of Campus Kids NJ and another amazing summer. Thank you soo much for the opportunity to be a part of your amazing family this summer." |
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"I just want you to know how thankful I am for having the opportunity to be a counselor this summer. It really was a dream come true! I learned so much about myself and working with other people and I couldn't have grown in this way without camp!" |
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"I am very happy with how my year is going so far and I think that a large part of my happiness I owe to this summer. At camp I was truly happy, working with (my co-worker) and (my division leader), as well as everyone else was amazing and so real. The kids taught me so much, how to enjoy life and experience as many new things as possible. I also feel much more adept and responsible when it comes to communication, mentoring, and flexing good judgment. As soon as I came back to school I jumped on the open teaching position and I am loving it. I ditched my old waitressing job in order to do so, the money is worse but what this summer taught me is that what is most important and worthwhile is doing something that you love. Camp has shown me that I have the ability to have a real, positive impact on the community around me. Thank you for this summer." |
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"I just wanted to say thanks for another incredible summer. It was absolutely amazing to come back this year and I wouldn't have traded it for anything. I don't know how you do it but you really recruit the best people from around the world. Thank you for continuing to bring fantastic, inspiring individuals into my life. I'm forever grateful for the friendships I have formed at camp. . . . At camp we really are a family that takes care of each other." |
| "I just want to write and Thank You for allowing me to have the best 2 summers that I will possibly ever have. I cannot express the gratitude I owe you. I have learnt more at your summer camp that I could have doing any other job or summer programme. I know that I will look back on the last 2 summers and wish that I could go back and re-live them. I try to explain to my friends what it is like to work at the camp but words cannot evoke the experience I have had." |
| "I can't believe another amazing summer has come and gone. As great as last year was this year proved to be even better. I met a lot of new people, strengthened friendships with others, did things I never thought I'd do and continued to grow as a person. And I have you to thank for all of it...I truly thank you for giving me the opportunity to work at such an amazing place. I can safely say that Campus Kids has changed my life and changed me for the better." |
| "The past 6 summers have been absolutely amazing and maybe even some of the best of my life. Camp offered me the opportunity to meet and become close friends with so many wonderful people and I have you to thank for that. It has been a pleasure working for you. Thank you for everything! The entire Campus Kids community has made such an impact on my life and I will always and forever cherish my memories of Campus Kids." |
| "I am so grateful that I was able to not only work at Campus Kids, but be a part of the greatest place in the world. I truly do feel that it was a blessing for me to even be a counselor there. It was definitely the greatest time I've ever had in my entire life, and the greatest experience I've ever been able to have. So thank you for that!" |
| "As a first time staff member, I liked everything about camp. It is very well structured and all the staff were excellent and always offered a helping hand if needed. Working with people from all over the world is something you will only do a few times in your life and it is amazing how we all bonded together. I know that some of the people at camp have changed my outlook on life. It has also given me more experiences in relating to children and has strengthened my will to become a teacher." |
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