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New Counselors, New Camp Names! Here at Camp Kesem, every participant is christened with a camp-specific nickname for the week of camp. Some camp names are carefully thought out, while some are completely random. Some people name themselves, and some people get names chosen for them- the latter of which is way more fun, in our opinion! Why do we [...] 
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Georgia BlogJan 28, 2013 New Counselors, New Camp Names!Here at Camp Kesem, every participant is christened with a camp-specific nickname for the week of camp. Some camp names are carefully thought out, while some are completely random. Some people name themselves, and some people get names chosen for them- the latter of which is way more fun, in our opinion! Why do we [...]
Dec 14, 2012 Happy Holidays from Camp Kesem UGA!Some of your favorite Camp Kesem UGA counselors got together one not-so-wintry-feeling December afternoon to spread a little holiday cheer your way. Wishing you the ultimate present of your loved ones’ presence this holiday season. Happy holidays to you and yours! Camp love and ours, Camp Kesem UGA
Oct 8, 2012 Counselor Blogs – “You can get through just about everything as long as you focus on the love that your friends and family give you…”This entry is part of a series in which each of our counselors reflects upon his or her unique experiences with Camp Kesem. Today’s entry is by Mary Hampton “Taco” Farr, who served as a counselor at camp this year and is currently serving on our executive board as a camper care coordinator. When Camp [...]
Oct 1, 2012 Counselor Blogs: Real Magic is Camp KesemThis entry is part of a series in which each of our counselors reflects upon his or her unique experiences with Camp Kesem. Today’s entry is by Leighton “Lightning” Tso, who served as a counselor at camp this year and is currently serving on our executive board as the media coordinator. Real magic isn’t pulling [...]
Sep 24, 2012 Counselor Blogs – Making sure kids don’t get lost in a parent’s sicknessThis entry is part of a series in which each of our counselors reflects upon his or her unique experiences with Camp Kesem. Today’s entry is by Allie “Nugget” Herndon, who served as a counselor at camp this year and is currently serving on our executive board as an admin and programming coordinator. I have [...]
Sep 17, 2012 Counselor Blogs – “I am already counting down until I can go back to Camp Kesem”This entry is part of a series in which each of our counselors reflects upon his or her unique experiences with Camp Kesem. Today’s entry is by James “Duck” Jacobi, who served as a counselor at camp this year. Last spring a few of my friends came to me and told me that I should [...]
Sep 10, 2012 Counselor Blogs – “I have never been a part of something that feels so much like family…”This entry is part of a series in which each of our counselors reflects upon his or her unique experiences with Camp Kesem. Today’s entry is by Ben “Bear” Means, who served as a counselor at camp this year and is currently serving on our executive board as student support coordinator. One day while I [...]
Aug 28, 2012 Counselor Blogs – “Kesem” Represents StrengthThis entry is part of a series in which each of our counselors reflects upon his or her unique experiences with Camp Kesem. Today’s entry is by Janette “Danger” Gee, who served as a student support coordinator, admin team member, and counselor at camp this year. “Camp” is one of my favorite words. It’s the [...]
Aug 19, 2012 Introducing the 2012-2013 Executive Board!We would like to extend a warm welcome and an appreciative round of applause to our brave new leaders! Executive Co-Chairs Jenna “Goose” Barnett and Jess “Honey” Valle Fundraising and Event Coordinators Sarah “Freckles” Smith and Callie “Calico” Abernathy Camper Care Coordinators Lindsay “Chiquita” Carrick and Mary Hampton “Taco” Farr Student Support Coordinators Janette “Danger” Gee [...]
Jul 30, 2012 Day Six: Closing CommentsThe inaugural year of Camp Kesem UGA has come to a close! Our campers left Friday afternoon, following a potluck, paper plate awards, and a handful of performances for their families. Usually we jump write into blog writing, but this post is a little delayed simply because it has been incredibly hard to write. That’s because it’s borderline impossible to [...]
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