Dispatches from 2011 Y Camp: Nicholas

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 Youth Camper Nicholas:

What was your favorite thing you did yesterday?

The skits at opening campfire were my favorite because they were really funny.

Did you try anything new yesterday?

I came to camp! I really like all the exciting things we are doing so far.

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

Respecting each other is a good way to make friends.

Dispatches from 2011 Y Camp: Madison

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 Nampa camper Madison:

What was your favorite thing you did yesterday?

My favorite thing was taking the swim test because I got to swim!

Did you try anything new yesterday?

I swam in Horsethief Lake! It was really cool!

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

That I learned how to really bond with my cabin mates.

Dispatches from 2011 Y Camp: Willow

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 Willow:

What was your favorite thing you did yesterday?

Going Polar Bearing! It was really fun!

Did you try anything new yesterday?

Polar Bearing! We jumped into the lake in the morning when it was freezing cold!

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

That we all can accomplish anything.

Dispatches from 2011 Y Camp: Wyatt

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 Wyatt:

What was your favorite thing you did yesterday?

Polar Bear because it was like a hot tub until you get out!

Did you try anything new yesterday?

Polar Bear.

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

I like to make new friends.

Dispatches from 2011 Y Camp: Madeline

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 Madeline:

What was your favorite thing you did yesterday?

Watching the Polar Bear Club jump into the lake. It was funny.

Did you try anything new yesterday?

I never knew about the Polar Bear Club and now I do.

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

Teamwork helps to get things done faster.

Dispatches from 2011 Y Camp: Charlee

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 Charlee:

What was your favorite thing you did yesterday?

Swim test. I love swimming!

Did you try anything new yesterday?

Getting check for lice. I've never been checked before.

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

That I break people out of their shells and that they aren't shy around me anymore.

Tips from a Y Camp Mom

One of our Y Camp Moms, Kathlyn (whose three daughters have attended Y Camp for several years), recently shared with us some tips for making the camp experience even better for your kids.

Here's one of Kathlyn's tips:

"Write a letter or card for your camper and mail it either the day before they leave or the day they leave to make sure they get it before camp is over!"

Want to hear more about the camp experience from a parent's perspective? Read our Quotes from Y Camp Moms (and Dads)!