I am curious how many of you attended summer camp as a child or teenager! Did it have any impact on your current love of the outdoors? What was your summer camp experience like? Did it empower you to get out and explore? Did you conquer any fears? Learn new skills! Dish it all out!
YES TO ALL OF THAT. I went to summer camp for roughly 15 years. It was a YMCA sleep-away camp in Big Bear, CA, called Camp Whittle. I started as a camper, and by the end, I was one of the Directors. It directly impacted my life/career. After I phased out of camp (moved away from CA), I got more jobs with the YMCA in other states and kept working in outdoor education. I am a firm believer in the summer camp model and think it can be a fantastic learning experience.
Photo Gallery of Camp Whittle here
If you're on IG, you can check out Camp Whittle here
All the photos are bringing back such fond memories!