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 […]
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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 […]