I woke up a bit fatigued from the travel of yesterday before going and seeing my friends! and just getting to hang out with them for a little while before I went to volunteer for breakfast serving was really refreshing. And man! I missed the kitchen crew! It felt so nice to be back there, […]
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Gabby: Camper Arrival Day, Camp Myrtlewood (Day 0)
The day started for me with the five and a half hour drive to camp, however it didn’t really start until i stepped out of the car at Camp Myrtlewood. I got there fairly early so I took some time to myself to re-acquaint myself with this beautiful place. It feels surreal to finally be […]
Merle: Staff Arrival Day, Camp Myrtlewood (Day -2)
in the absence of city, cars, and campers, it is quiet. it is dark, except for soft glow of windows and starlight. it has been a long day for many of us. time spent traveling, packing, unpacking, driving, unloading uhauls, waiting for dinner. there’s a slight buzz, a seeing-something on the horizon, as […]
Zoe Jensen De Pedro: Departure Day, Farm and Wilderness
Hello! My name is Zoe, I’m a fourth–year camper her at Not Back to School Camp, and this was the last day of my last session at camp. The day started at midnight, in the kitchen. Merle and Elijah were shredding potatoes for late night latkes. Solomon, Avi, Beatrice, and Esme were chopping potatoes for breakfast […]
Syrus Elliot: Closing Ceremony, Farm and Wilderness
Lol I woke up at 9 am bc it was a sleep in day. I normally do wake up call with Syd (the coolest Jr Staffer) but I sprained my ankle two days before so I was waiting for it to heal. I was sick yesterday but I took a two and a half hour nap and […]