comfort when you're scared

Aug 1, 2012

Comfort when you're scared

These are the types of moments we see everyday in our programs, but we are rarely able to capture them on camera. For many of our campers, this is their first time away from home, the first time they are trying many new things (swimming, hiking, team sports, canoeing, etc.), and they need a lot of support. We get the opportunity to teach these campers new skills, play with them, teach them more appropriate behavior when inappropriate behavior kicks in, love on them, share new friendships with them, and care for them when they are hurt or upset. This is one of the aspects of our program that sets us apart from other camps, where the kids might get to try new fun things, but they are missing the nurture and care and 100% support from their staff, when they are feeling unsure of something, or they are scared. Our staff are our #1 commodity and we couldn't offer such great programs without them. We are incredibly selective when we are interviewing and hiring new staff, and it is in moments like these, where we are rewarded with making the right choice! Thank you to all of our Learning on the Log staff for being so incredible this summer. Thank you for loving on these kids, teaching them right from wrong, and supporting them through the good and the bad.