I don't claim to be a really fun person, generally speaking. I'm not the life of the party, I don't plan wild adventures, I prefer quiet gatherings with a few people, or just sitting quietly by myself and reading a book. However, I facilitate fun very well. Programming is one of the things I am absolutely best at in life. I LOVE to program. I like letting my mind explode with creative ideas, plan out the details and organize the event or activities. I like to have a clipboard, filled with lists and plans, and stand in the background while the people (usually kids) I have programmed for have the time of their lives. I can't think of anything I am better at, more passionate about, or enjoy more.
My most distinct memory of camp as a child was sitting on the sidelines of a game, not the last bit interested in participating, watching the counselors, thinking, "I would prefer to be doing what they are doing, and I think I could do a better job". I wanted to work at a camp for many years, not because I had fun as a camper, but because I knew I would enjoy myself planning stuff for campers.
During the last few weeks, the lead staff and I have been programming nonstop. I have typed out over 25 pages of plans and at this point, I can tell you what will be happening every hour of every day for the entire summer. It is absolutely fabulous and I couldn't be more excited.
Staff begin arriving on Tuesday, training starts Friday and we are ready. I am proud of the work we did this past month and excited to begin the summer. Last year at this time, we were still moving garbage and attempting to clean camp so that it would be presentable when we began. We didn't have time to work on programming, and so I spent late nights, early morning, weekends and every spare moment planning and preparing. It made for a stressful, exhausting summer. It also makes me appreciate how ready we are for this summer even more. It is going to be so much easier and enjoyable, and I am ready!
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