My day started off kind of mellow, as mornings at camp usually do. At breakfast I sat with my friends in the lodge because I was too chilly to be outdoors (it’s hard to adjust to the damp weather when you come from the desert). As I was getting ready to walk over to the […]
Finn: Camp Myrtlewood (Day1)
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, […]
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 […]
Beatrice B: Prom, Farm and Wilderness
I woke up in Frida’s. I slept in a row with Zoe, Esmé, Pearl, and Avi. There were lots of others who slept in Frida’s as well. After wakeup call I stayed in my sleeping bag for a while because I was very cozy. For breakfast we had the most delicious banana bread ever with […]
Caitlin W: Campfire Circle, Farm and Wilderness
The low in the morning was 45 degrees! I woke up shivering due to the fact that I was wearing only a tank top and the very thin camp hoodie. I got up and had Elijah wrap many blankets and sleeping bags around me before I walked to my cabin, reminiscent of a caterpillar. I […]
Vinny P.: Lake Day, Farm and Wilderness
My Name is Vinny and I spent part of lake day cozy inside the library with Koi, Caitlin, Pippin, and Eitan eating sandwiches. I was scared of the cold and the rain because I didn’t want to get sick… but, after a while there were rumours that the rain stopped. So with a steady heart, […]
Ben B.: Bonding Night, Farm and Wilderness
This morning I was woken up by Syd and Syrus, I don’t remember what song they were playing. It rained last night, I went to bed slightly later then I wanted to, but the sound of the rain on the roof put me to sleep quickly and I don’t envy the people that slept in […]