Camp counselor Stories

I woke up early feeling refreshed after another long day at Camp Clearwater. As an 18-year-old girl camp counselor, I had been working non-stop since arriving two weeks ago. One group of kids just left and the second wave would get here until tomorrow, giving us counselors a free day. My best friend Taylor, who shared the cabin with me, stirred from her slumber. "Morning, Em," she yawned, stretching her arms above her hea...

We first met the day before camp started. We were both new to being counselors, but the outdoors was also new to me. During orientation, we immediately noticed each other from across the room. My chest was heavy with heat and quick breaths every time you smiled at me. We spent the day separated by gender-designated bunks, preparing for campers the next day. In the evening, they encouraged us to meet all the counselors dur...