Inter-Actions Journal

Below you can read some feedback from our campers!

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Dear Friend,

Camp has been amazing this year! We would like to thank you for your part in helping out. Every year has gotten better and better.

Between the water carnivals, campfires, music, and arts and crafts, woodshop, journaling, and the amazing food, what’s not to like?!

We have wonderful counselors and campers. This is a great time for all of us to come together, have fun, and meet other kids who understand our difficulties. Among these people we have made lifelong friends with whom we built great memories.

Nobody will forget the amazing time we had at the talent show, when everybody showed off their special talents.

Camp Inter-Actions has been one of the best experiences we have ever had, and something we look forward to each year.

Thank you for your contributions.

Love, the Elms Cabin

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Dear Friends,

Thank you so much for making our camp experience possible. We enjoyed such activities as woodshop, boating, swimming, sports and music; all of which your contributions have made possible. We are always excited to meet new friends here and inter-act in ways that we cannot at home. As helpers to younger campers this experience has greatly developed our leadership skills and confidence in our abilities.

There are few places that we can truly express ourselves, and we truly appreciate the opportunity of coming back each year.

Thank you so much and we greatly appreciate all you do for us.

The Mighty Oaks Cabin - Counselors in Training

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Camp Inter-Actions

I nteresting people
N ever boring
T alented campers
E verything you love and more
R est at siesta

A mazingactivities
C ampfire fun
T asty food
I n the lake we swim and boat
O pen up the folding canes
N ailing wood together
S inging songs and having a blast!

By, Erik

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Sestina by the Maples Cabin

Communication begins with a single voice
Bravery resides in every being’s heart
Young minds are filled with questions
Those who are less fortunate than us have hope
Every person needs a helping hand
Help the children of the future
 
I do not question
Let’s focus on the future
We must not give up hope
Let the world hear your voice
Listen to the open heart
Let us walk hand in hand
You’ll be in our hearts
We long for peace and hope
We can have a bright and shining future
We can stand together hand in hand
Can you answer my question?
We share one common voice

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At the Waterfront

A parody by the Elms cabin to the tune of Leonard Cohen’s Hallelujah

I heard there was a waterfront
Just a quarter mile down the road
Where the Inter-Actions campers play in water
It goes like this, ya boat ya swim
You climb on the dock, ya jump back in
Then the whistle blows and you must find your buddy
 
Chorus:
At the waterfront, at the waterfront
At the waterfront, at the wa-aa-terfront
 
The life jackets are really bright
They’re uncomfortable and rather tight
But they will keep you safe if you end up sinking
The campers line up one by one
To get in the canoes to have some fun
Then they all paddle to the island
The campers take their swimming tests
They try to do their very best
But the campers don’t really care for it do they
And even when you fail the test
The noodles are there to do the rest
And the non swimmers sit and build sand castes
 
And then when all is said and done
We go up the hill, we have to run
Because the clouds of rain are coming to attack us
We see the golf cart passing by
We look desperate and beg for rides
But they ride on leaving us broken hearted

Chorus:
At the waterfront, at the waterfront
At the waterfront, at the wa-aa-terfront
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Dear Friend,

I thank you for your contribution to camp. Camp is one of the things I look forward to every year. My favorite activities are arts and crafts and music. I especially like the campfires because we sing songs and eat s’mores. Fit club is fun and it is important to exercise every day.

Once again, thanks so much for helping me come to camp this year.

Sincerely,

Julianna

Willows cabin

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Dear Friend,

Thank you for all you have done to make it possible to make it so I can come to camp. Camp means so much to me. It makes me feel like everyone else. I am so grateful for all you have done to make camp possible.

One of my favorite things to do is field sports, boating, swimming, and wood working. And you made that all possible.

Thank you again.

Matt

Acorn cabin