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Counselor Reflection by Peanut “I Kesem because I want to be part of a group that brings smiles to kids’ faces. Camp Kesem is full of the kind of people that everyone should be surrounded with and, on top of that, we (the counselors) get to spend time with kids who have such big hearts and are bursting with [...] 
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June 23, 2012 CK OSU Day 6Day 6 @ Headquarters: Our final day was certainly bittersweet for all of the campers and counselors. Excited for the idea of seeing our families, devastated at the thought that camp was over. The campers got to sleep in (for the first time this week!) and had nowhere to be until a late breakfast at 9:45. After eating, the campers headed back to their cabins to pack up their bags to prepare for the potluck and pick up. The campers and counselors all sported their tie dye t-shirts as parents, family members and friends began to trickle in. Campers showed off the arts and crafts they’d made as well as walking their parents to see their cabins and the lakefront. When most all of the families had arrived, we enjoyed a great potluck lunch. I hope you all enjoyed hearing the many songs and cheers your children had learned throughout the week! Next we handed out paper plate awards, acknowledging special and unique traits and skills that the kids showed throughout the week. Finally, we finished with a closing circle to say goodbye. We sang Carmen Ohio and the two Camp Kesem songs we end every night with. Your children truly are incredible, resilient kids who know what it means to have fun. Our week spent with them has been inspiring and most of all, fun! Each camper was so special and we were honored to be able to spend a week with them. It is so sad to say goodbye to the kids, but I speak on behalf of all the counselors when I say we cannot wait for the Fall Reunion, and of course for next year’s camp!
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My kids didn’t want to leave. They are excited about next year already. I don’t know about the other parents but we are on our 3rd day of “ok this is a repeat after me song”. If I’m not Da Moose, I’m the banana, or I’m chicka booming it, or valley girl styling, or janitor and caveman mommy! Btw we have someone’s adult male t-shirt. It’s supposed to be white I think. Lol. Next year, there is no need to pack because my kids only wore 3 sets of cloths. That’s what I call true campers!
Thank you to everyone for being an extended family for the week. You are all truly amazing people who could have chosen to do anything in this world but instead chose to touch the lives of families dealing with cancer. You touched our kids and all of us in a memorable way. We will forever remember Camp Kesem summer camps. Thank you for allowing God to work through you. We are surrounded by angels everyday. They walk around in many different uniforms. Not doubt about it, there were angels walking around on Friday with Camp Kesem tie dye shirts on! Until we meet again, God be with you.
Be well
Wynyki | Jun 24, 2012 | Reply