Probably the last blog...

Hi everyone.

I had clung onto the hope that I would return to America this summer but things have happened that has made it not possible.  For all those returning I hope that your summer is either as great or better than the last and for those going for the first time I can promise you are going to have the summer of a life time.

I highly recommend going with an open mind and to take every opportunity as it comes.  Go travelling if you can after too as you'll meet even more great people and do even more amazing things.  This time last year I had no plans to travel but after the orientation I booked a place on a 3 week trek.  I went down into the grand canyon and flew over it, stayed out in the middle of monument valley, went white water rafting, saw mama mia at a drive in cinema and got evacuated from New Orleans!!!

At camp I drove a school bus, learnt some life saving skills, met an amazing group of people who, although didn't always get on and agree on things, still made a great experience.  I embarrassed myself dancing to Sunshine Day from the Brady Bunch infront of camp, I almost managed to water ski, bruised my backside several times from tubing on the lake and had a great group of kids to look after.

Go on the forums and get advice.  I found so much  out on there that helped me and I'm so grateful to the guys at Camp America for providing it.  Make sure you go to the orientation as its so stimulating to be in a room full of people in the same situation as you... and most of all... bore your mates so much with stories of camp when you come back!! 

Finally - if you're not placed yet don't give up hope.  It may take ages for the right camp to find you but don't give up hope.  Its a great experience and I hope that you all find it as great as I did.

Probably for the last time,

Jonny

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3:24 PM , 29-Dec-2008 .. Posted by Kathryn7014

Sorry to hear that you won't be back in 09. This is my first year applying and reading yours and some of the other blogs really helped to make up my mind to apply.

Hope you have a good summer whatever your doing!

Aww!

11:30 AM , 10-Feb-2009 .. Posted by Haley0697

Heya! It sounds like you had an amazing time!! Your blog was inspiration to me all of last summer when I was waiting to apply for 09 and wishing I had applied for 08!! So for that I thank you, readinh what you were up to got me through that summer of regretting that I hadnt applied sooner!! Good luck with everything! xx