Dispatches from 2011 Y Camp: Maddy

All season long, YMCA Camp: Horsethief Reservoir campers and staffers are sharing their Resident Camp experiences with parents, camp alumni, prospective campers and Y Camp blog readers.

Below, we hear from Boise Youth Camper Maddy:

What was your favorite thing you did yesterday?

Swimming, because the water is very refreshing and cold.

Did you try anything new yesterday?

Jumping on the water trampoline. It was a blast and I've never done it before.

Share something you have learned about yourself or others at camp.

That everyone at camp is really nice and you never know if you'll find a new best friend!

Dispatches from 2011 Y Camp: Bailey

All season long, YMCA Camp: Horsethief Reservoir campers and staffers are sharing their Resident Camp experiences with parents, camp alumni, prospective campers and Y Camp blog readers.

Below, we hear from Meridian camper Bailey:

What was your favorite thing you did yesterday?

The Challenge Course because I thought it was the most important team-building activity we did for trust.

Did you try anything new yesterday?

Yesterday we went kayaking with all the LITs.

Share something you have learned about yourself or others at camp.

I've learned over the weeks not to ever judge a person before you REALLY get to know them.

Dispatches from 2011 Y Camp: Jaclyn

All season long, YMCA Camp: Horsethief Reservoir campers and staffers are sharing their Resident Camp experiences with parents, camp alumni, prospective campers and Y Camp blog readers.

Below, we hear from Boise Youth Camper Jaclyn:

What was your favorite thing you did yesterday?

The best part was swimming.

Did you try anything new yesterday?

Cleaning.

Share something you have learned about yourself or others at camp.

Respect others. And, people are crazy — in a good way.

Dispatches from 2011 Y Camp: Rylie

All season long, YMCA Camp: Horsethief Reservoir campers and staffers are sharing their Resident Camp experiences with parents, camp alumni, prospective campers and Y Camp blog readers.

Below, we hear from Boise camper Rylie:

What was your favorite thing you did yesterday?

Sleeping in, Polar Bearing.

Did you try anything new yesterday?

Meeting everyone.

Share something you have learned about yourself or others at camp.

Everyone's nice. Everyone cares about you.

Dispatches from 2011 Y Camp: Dylan

All season long, YMCA Camp: Horsethief Reservoir campers and staffers are sharing their Resident Camp experiences with parents, camp alumni, prospective campers and Y Camp blog readers.

Below, we hear from Boise camper Dylan:

What was your favorite thing you did yesterday?

Playing Werewolf.

Did you try anything new yesterday?

I tried polar diving, and it is warmer than you'd think.

Share something you have learned about yourself or others at camp.

How to play Werewolf.

Dispatches from 2011 Y Camp: Lani

All season long, YMCA Camp: Horsethief Reservoir campers and staffers are sharing their Resident Camp experiences with parents, camp alumni, prospective campers and Y Camp blog readers.

Below, we hear from Boise CIT Camper Lani:

What was your favorite thing you did yesterday?

Opening Campfire. It's a good way to get started and an intro into what camp really is all about. I love the tradition formed around Opening Campfire.

Did you try anything new yesterday?

I did a Polar Bear Swim. I loved it — such a fun experience that was refreshing and I've never done before.

Share something you have learned about yourself or others at camp.

I learned that everyone has their flaws and positive moments and we have to learn to understand and respect them for that. Be a true Y Camper.

Dispatches from 2011 Y Camp: Rayann

All season long, YMCA Camp: Horsethief Reservoir campers and staffers are sharing their Resident Camp experiences with parents, camp alumni, prospective campers and Y Camp blog readers.

Below, we hear from McCall camper Rayann:

What was your favorite thing you did yesterday?

Swimming and the fire thing. I liked the skits and the singing, and the water was fun.

Did you try anything new yesterday?

I swam differently because I didn't want my hair wet.

Share something you have learned about yourself or others at camp.

I can't sing and Meghan is a lot of fun to hang around with — and everyone else!