To See the Colours of Another Sky
Brian Costigan’s NYQUEST Camp Canada Story My name is Brian and here is my NYQUEST Camp Canada story. Back in 2015, I was looking to conquer a new challenge. I wanted to break out of my comfort zone and find a new adventure that would challenge me to try new things and see … Continue reading “To See the Colours of Another Sky”
Kananaskis Memories
A poem by Sadhbh O’Connor Out Near Kananaskis, beneath the Rocky Mountains lies, A place where Youth beats like a drum and laughter fills the skies. Each day rises with the sun, a morning chill to the air. As the flag is raised ‘O’ Canada’ can be heard everywhere. Rumbling tummies wait for meals, … Continue reading “Kananaskis Memories”
3 Ways to be a Great Camp Leader
Written by: Camilla Being a great camp leader for young people is an exceptionally challenging yet a fantastically impactful and rewarding role. Recognizing the strengths and differences within any group of campers is a skill you will develop over the course of the summer but in reflection of International Women’s Day, we want to … Continue reading “3 Ways to be a Great Camp Leader”
Summer camp: A place for gender equality
Written by: Jana In light of International Women’s Day (and every day for that matter!), we’d like to bring attention to the fact that, even in 2018, gender stereotypes and prejudice against girls in sports still exist. As Summer Camp Counsellors, we all have a role to play in challenging these gender stereotypes … Continue reading “Summer camp: A place for gender equality”
Being a ‘Twinkie’ Summer Camp Counsellor
Written By: Anna Brady It’s funny how different Summer Camp Counsellors are meant to be with certain cabins. Being a Camp Counsellor to any group of campers is the best job in the world, but once you do a summer in one cabin, you can’t imagine being with any other age group. … Continue reading “Being a ‘Twinkie’ Summer Camp Counsellor”
‘The best ships are friendships, and long may they be.’
Written By: Clair Scott Waiting in the departures lounge at the airport, Ash and I were enjoying our last proper cup of tea before we left our home country of Ireland for Canadian summer camp. Both of our mammies were teary-eyed as we said our goodbyes, but neither of us had butterflies … Continue reading “‘The best ships are friendships, and long may they be.’”
Falling For Fall in Canada
Written By: Claire Norman Being from Australia, people often say that I’ve never truly experienced all four seasons. Never have I groaned as I’ve looked outside and seen piles of snow on the floor, thinking of how this will inconvenience me on my trip to school, in fact, only once have I looked outside my … Continue reading “Falling For Fall in Canada”