Once a counselor, always a counselor!
I slept better than I have been...even with my two daughters waking me up earlier than usual. Why you ask? The week was filled with activities, walking, games, walking, swimming, games, walking, running and did I mention walking. If you are sitting at your desk all day, you don't know what you're missing.
I have to tip my hat to our camp counselors. They persevere through 11 weeks of fun and madness. Usually, I only have time to drop in for a few games of this and that during the summer and spend most of my time doing administrative things...and believe me...it takes up my day. This past week I sacrificed some "office" time and put myself into the counselor role. I forgot how much fun being a counselor was. Granted, I was exhausted by 11:00AM, but it was awesome. I thought I was in decent shape...but was I wrong.
I introduced the Sioux and Iroquois to "Chookie Wookie". A game much like handball that involves coordination, teamwork and stamina. A game we used to play everyday when I was a counselor, but somehow was lost over the years to other games that campers want to play. The game was taken well and now counselors are scheduling it into their day. I will obviously make a guest appearance when a game starts.
Just getting back to the basics makes me appreciate all that my staff does on a daily basis. They do so much for the program at such an early age (18) that they don't even think about the impact they are making. I am very proud to have this bunch as a staff and hopefully they know that without them, what we do at the Y would not work. Thank you counselors for your time, it is valuable to everyone in the program...especially our campers. They look up to you so much and it shows on their faces.
It's been a wonderful 7 weeks...keep up the great work!
Chris Spinozzi
Camp Phoenix Director
