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Growing up at Camp

4/15/2017

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Our guest blogger this week is Ainsley "Boo" Sullivan who spent all but the last 9 months of her life living at camp. She graciously agreed to share her perspective for camp's blog.
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I'm fifteen years old. While I don't technically live at Camp anymore, it's safe to say that it is my home. I grew up there; I'm still growing up there. When I was a lot younger, I played with counselors and went creek stomping with my siblings. When I got older I did jobs and actually got to know the staff. Even though I grew up, the one thing that never changed was what I did. I'm an observer, on Camp and just in general. During staff training I sit on tables and listen to my parents talk or play games and dance with the counselors. When the summer gets going I work in the canteen serving popcorn or run errands for my parents. I sit in the summer office and draw while tuning in and out of the random conversations.

Two years ago I started baking for the counselors. I'd make a list of treats and have them write their names by it. I'd bake everything late at night so I called it BAM! Baking; Baking At Midnight. I love baking for the staff. Walking into the lounge the following day was awesome. I didn't know what it was, they were average treats; but their faces would sort of light up. Perhaps it was the fact that is wasn't the same food they'd been eating all summer. They run up to me and search through the box to find theirs. They'd tell me it was great and then proceed to tell me weird stories about their campers or how they slipped and fell down a hill that day. That was a common story. These moments made my day.

I’m going to get a bit poetic here but, Camp bonds people in a weird sweaty, slipping in the rain, dunking in the pool, make sure you put on bug spray outside the cabin, way. It's a big magical place. And I basically live there.

Boo Sullivan, Camp Kid

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    Camp is such an unique experience! Our staff take turns sharing their perspectives of the experience that is CYO Camp Rancho Framasa! 

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  • Home
  • About Us
    • Core Values and History
    • Letter from the Camp Director
    • Our Staff
    • Staff Alumni
  • Programs
    • Summer Programs >
      • Traditional/Sassafras
      • Adventure
      • Explore Camp
      • Mustang
      • Day Camp
      • Junior Counselor Camp
      • Ranch Hand
      • Adult Recreation Camp
      • Dates and Fees
      • Registration Details
      • Parent Prep
    • School Year Programs >
      • Field Trips-Recreation
      • Outdoor Education
      • Community Building
      • Leadership Programs
      • Family Camps
      • Guest Group Rentals
      • Fall Camps
      • Retreats >
        • Confirmation Retreats
        • Community-Building Retreats
        • Leadership Retreats
        • Prayer Retreats
        • Women's Only
      • Dates and Fees
      • Registration Details
      • General Information
    • Testimonials
  • Employment
    • Summer
    • Why work at camp?
    • Available Positions
    • Salary, Dates, Training, and More
    • How do I apply?
    • International Staff
    • Food Service Staff
    • Staff Profiles
    • School Year
    • Volunteer
  • Blog
  • Giving
  • Camp Photos
  • Contact
  • Account Log In
  • Register Here
  • Online Camp Store
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