I never thought that one place could make someone feel so vibrant and alive. This place that I am describing was only introduced to me this past summer and I already have a close attachment to it. It brought out my true personality and taught me life altering lessons. It introduced me to a very diverse set of people and it taught me more about myself, and who I want to become. Whoever thought that one simple place could change your life forever? This truly beautiful and peaceful place that did change my life and the way I look at things, is a childrens= Christian camp called Camp Simpresca and this is my favourite place to be.
Every fall for the past seven years, my best friend Sarah would come back to school with many stories of her summer adventures at camp. I was more than envious of her and I wanted to experience these things for myself. Then th
Camp Simpresca is a home away from home for me. It allowed me to open up and grow as an individual. I made so many close relationships this summer that I will cherish forever and I found a place that I truly love for the beauty and the pleasure it brings to me. Camp made me a much happier and open person, and I love the person I have become because of it. Camp is my favourite because it filled me up with long-lasting memories; it developed my dreams and made long-lasting friendships.
The first two weeks of training at camp were hard on me trying to get used to the camp atmosphere and being away from my family and friends. It was definitely a new environment and situation than the one that I was used to. It took me a few days to be able to act totally like myself, which is not quiet and shy, and that it is how I appeared to be acting at first. Once I realized it was acceptable to be myself and le