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Hey everyone! I’m Nemo and I am a sophomore at Barnard College. I am so excited to be a part of the Camp Kesem community for the second year this year. I had the most incredible experience at camp this summer and I am already counting down until I can be reunited with the full CK family next summer! Having been the child of a cancer patient myself, I know how important having peers who understand can be and I am honored to have the opportunity to provide that support group for our campers. I can’t wait to continue to spread the Camp Kesem Love! |
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Hello! My name is Simba and I’m a junior attending Columbia College. Our first camp this past summer was one of the most incredible and rewarding experiences I’ve ever had, and I am thrilled to have the chance to be part of it again this year. I’m grateful to have had the opportunity to witness something so magical and see a group of campers have fun and have the chance to just be kids. I’m so, so, SO excited to be working with an amazing team this year and I’m looking forward to seeing the whole CK family together again next summer! |
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Hi everyone! My name is Rabbit and I am currently a sophomore at Columbia College. This is my first year with Camp Kesem and I am so proud to be working with such a dedicated, passionate, and enthusiastic team! I am looking forward to this summer and seeing all of our efforts culminate in an amazing experience for these extremely deserving campers. Being a kid is one of the best parts of life and I am so honored to have the chance to play a part in helping shape these campers’ memories of a very short but valuable time period. I can’t wait to meet all the campers and to continue learning and growing with my fellow CK members to make camp the best experience possible! |
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Hello! My name is Orchid and I’m a Sophomore at Barnard College. I am SO excited to be back on the board of Camp Kesem, and to prepare for Camp Kesem 2013! Camp Kesem 2012 was such a successful, inspiring, and magical experience. I was able to meet some remarkable kids and counselors, and was truly inspired by everyone’s dedication and enthusiasm. Having a family member with cancer is incredibly hard, and Camp Kesem created the perfect supportive, positive, and fun-filled environment for our campers. I can’t wait for next year, and for our CK family to grow! |
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Hi everyone! I’m Dory and I’m a sophomore at Barnard College. Camp Kesem 2012 was the highlight of my summer, and I’m SO excited to help prepare for CK 2013, and spend another great week with all the campers! After having a family member battle cancer for eight years I know how comforting your peer support system can be, and feel so grateful to have the opportunity to help campers build these connections! I can’t wait to see all the returning and meet the new faces at camp this year! |
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Hi guys! I’m Squirt and I’m a sophomore at Barnard College. This is my second year on the board of Camp Kesem and I’m happier than ever to be back. Last year I met a team of the most dedicated student leaders coming together for this amazing project. I’ve never been so inspired by a group of people, and camp this summer reflected the team’s hard work. The community we formed this summer and here on Columbia’s campus is strong and passionate, and I am so thrilled to be back for our second year. Can’t wait to extend our family this summer! Much love! |
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Hello Sunshines! Mushu here. I’m a sophomore at Barnard College. This is my first year a part of the Camp Kesem family. My father was diagnosed with jaw cancer when I was ten years old. His illness took a heavy toll on my family so Camp Kesem’s mission really resonates with me. The children at camp benefit greatly from a built-in support system of peers who know exactly what they are going through. I cannot express in words how beyond excited I am for camp (it will be my first camp EVER!!!) and to meet all of the amazing campers! Summer 2013 cannot come soon enough! |
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Hey everyone! I’m Spud and a junior at Barnard College. Last year I had the honor of being part of the Camp Kesem team and working with some of the most motivated and inspiring people I know to put together a magical camp. After seeing all of our hard work come together at camp, and the impact that Camp Kesem had not only on the campers but the staff as well, I cannot be more thrilled to be part of the team again. I am so excited to be working a new group of amazing people and to be part of the growing Camp Kesem family! |
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Hello everybody! I’m Mint and I’m a junior at Columbia College. As part of the founding family of Camp Kesem at Columbia, I had the honor of joining a motivated group of students in bringing together something magical. After being at camp this summer, I cannot see myself doing anything other than making it happen again. Not only did camp change the lives of our campers, but it also touched each of us in an inspirational way. In fact, I’m not sure if the counselors were role models for the campers or if it was vice versa. Either way, I’m extremely excited to be a part of this ever growing family! |
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Hello there! My name is Stretch, and I am a junior in the GS/JTS joint program. I was a counselor at our inaugural summer in 2012, and I am thrilled to be a member of the CK family for 2013! I have some family ties to cancer, and have been made aware of the affects it can have on the patient’s family members—particularly their children. This is why I feel Camp Kesem is an amazing organization, and I am happy to be a part of it. Cannot wait to make 2013 an even better experience for our campers!! |
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Hey all! I’m Skippy and I’m a first year at Barnard College. I’m new to the Camp Kesem community this year, but I’m thrilled to be joining such a wonderful team to take on such a wonderful project. I went to several camps for many years as a kid and loved them all, and I worked as a camp counselor this past summer as well. I grew up in a family that was deeply affected by some serious health issues, and I wish I had had a similar community to turn to in times of struggle. I’m so looking forward to working to make this summer as incredible as I hear last summer was, and I can’t wait to meet everyone this coming summer! |
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Hello ya’ll! I’m Scrappy, and I’m a sophomore at Columbia College. I was the photographer of Camp Kesem last year, and through my job, I really got to experience camp from the perspective of both campers and counselors. It was truly amazing to see how much the campers and the counselors changed each other’s lives, and I am more than excited for another year at camp! |
