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i am me because of summer camp #campmemories

February 11, 2012 by Wendy S

The first summer that I went to summer camp, I went to a Girl Guide camp for a week.  My mom tells me stories of how I was home sick, and I only wore one outfit all week.  I was 6 years old.
Going away to camp are some of my best memories.  I went every summer!  When I was 12 I went to Doe Lake Girl Guide camp for their Canoe and Sail camp for 2 weeks.  We got to go on a 4 day canoe trip.  I was hooked!!
The next summer was a 7-day trip and the following year a 10-day canoe trip.
I loved those summers!  I made so many friends and memories.  Carrying a canoe on my head and portaging for 2.1 kms at the age of 15 is something I’ll never forget!
When I was 16, I spent a whole month at camp for the WIT (Waterfront in Training) program.  I was training to be a lifeguard and swimming instructor and to be able to do that at summer camp was a dream come true!
Doe Lake WITs – July 1992

 

Even though I was a camper at several camps and then later a camp councilor at several camps, there is a common bond between all of the camp — the amazing experience that a child takes away with them.  You get to do so many amazing activities that you might not get at home.  You make new friends from all over the region, province or even the world!

 

My experiences at summer camp help me become who I am today!

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About Wendy S

+Wendy S (also known as @mapsgirl) is a mom to two daughters. They are the inspiration of this blog.Passionate about child passenger safety, Wendy has been a certified Car Seat Technician in Ontario, Canada since 2008.

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When not mapping, Wendy is also a mom to two daughters. They are the inspiration of this blog. Passionate about child passenger safety, Wendy was a certified Car Seat Technician in Ontario, Canada from 2008 to 2020. [Read More …]

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