Written by Eve (camper) I had a pretty hard morning because the 1-week campers leave today. But Day 6 was one of my favorite days this week. This camp session has been wonderful: I often have a hard time with things but this place in itself is so supportive and comforting. It has been helpful […]
Lilith: Day 5 (Camp Myrtlewood Oregon)
Written by Lilith (camper) I woke up a little before nine to the sounds of the other people in my cabin slowly awaking. I was one of the later ones awake I think, besides those who don’t get up until wake up call. I’m not one to rush, especially not when waking up, but I […]
Sayali: Day 4 (Camp Myrtlewood Oregon)
Written by Sayali (camper) Camp is an intense experience to say the least. I’ve cried every day so far and I’ll probably continue that streak if I’m being completely honest. I have had my highest highs and my lowest lows at this place. So, it’s completely fitting that I’m writing a blog post about it […]
Lena: Day 3 (Camp Myrtlewood Oregon)
Written by Lena (camper) Another session, another blog post! Back in 2016, my very first year of camp, the first thing I ever volunteered to do was write a blog post for day 2 of camp. So it only felt fitting that in 2019, my final year as a camper, I do it again. Although […]
Valentina: Day 2 (Camp Myrtlewood Oregon)
Written by Valentina (camper) Wake up call arrived as I was finishing dressing this morning, having woken up some fifteen minutes before. Once I had what I needed for the first part of the day, I headed off to the lodge and ended up joining an impromptu music group that formed on the porch until […]
LIza: Day 1 (Camp Myrtlewood Oregon)
Written by Liza (camper) Today marks the first full day of camp and that is just wonderful. This day is usually largely dedicated to a whole bunch of meetings where all the logistics, guidelines, and agreements are discussed. My day started with a conversation over breakfast with all the new folks at camp, led by […]
Miriel: Camper Arrival Day (Camp Myrtlewood Oregon)
Written by Miriel (Camper) Ah, arrival day! Long-awaited and much anticipated! This is my fifth and final year as a camper at NBTSC, and the lead-up to this day is always a mess of nerves and excitement. This year, as a worktrader in the camp kitchen, I had the opportunity to come to camp early […]
Franny: Staff Orientation Day 2 (Camp Myrtlewood Oregon)
Written by Franny Bannen (Kitchen Coordinator) Today was our full day of staff orientation. It’s always a strangely unique experience to be at camp without campers, like coming home but being unable to locate all of ones family. We all try to enjoy the quiet, the trees, the sound of the creek, the room to […]
J: Staff Arrival Day (Camp Myrtlewood Oregon)
Written by Staffer J. (Driver) Camp Myrtlewood is quiet and sweetly welcoming when I arrive. I’m the first to arrive for NBTSC again this year to pick up the first food delivery. It’s a good way to ease back into and fully appreciate the site vibe without distractions. Soon it will be a bundle of […]
J: Departure Day (Tamarack Farm, Vermont 2018)
September 29, 2018 (Departure Day, Vermont Session at Tamarack Farm) Written by staffer J. That bittersweet day came upon us again. The day we don’t think about until we’re well into the “squishy middle” of our camp session. Departure Day. We’re ready for it in some ways: ready to sleep in our own beds, see […]