Camp is going really good. It has only been two days but I feel that the staff are working together and a team atmosphere is in the making. Today we did many team building activities, some we could speak and some we couldn't. This really showed that people can communicate in different ways without using words. Later in the afternoon we had some people that have been involved with camp in the past. It was really cool to hear about their past experiences and the knowledge that they passed onto us.
One lady, was super nice, she was a PSW with a kiddo that came out for a few years. The child didn't like doing a lot of the 'big' camp activities, but enjoyed playing cards. Camp is all about making the kids enjoy it, doing whatever makes them love CAMP. This kid spent many years at camp, and passed away this last year. I had a friend that went to camp as well, and passed away from Cancer. She put it into perspective how important it is to make camp the best time of their lives.
We did different team exercices. For one of them, the group was blindfolded and we had to find peices to make a tent. Soon after we found it, we were all told we couldn't speak. It was really frustrating not being able to see or talk with the team you are building a tent with.
One night we sat around a fire and did 'piece of me.' This is when we take an object that means something to yourself, explain why and then give it to another person. It was really cool to learn about each person a little bit more.
The training days are long but seem to go by really quickly. The last day of training we dressed up in costume and went to a local pub. Everybody looked ridiculous. A guy at the bar came to us and was insistent on asking us were we are from and what we are doing. We are not allowed to tell people where we are from. This guy wouldn't let it go. He finally drilled us with questions and we agreed that we were a cult. He seemed happy with the answer and left the group alone.
I spent my rest days in Kelowna, in the sun relaxing and reading. Kids are coming to camp soon, and I am nervous but excited to start!
Thursday, 21 June 2012
Sunday, 10 June 2012
Its Been A While.
It has been a while. I have been busy with things. It seems like I have no time.
Right after school ended my family went skiing at a camp in Sunshine. The weather was so nice and the skiing was great. I got to ski with a friend that is on the Paralympic Skiing team. I learned many techniques from him. We did Goats eye at the end of the day.
I have worked at the hospital for 6 weeks now. It has gone pretty good. I was in recovery and helping out with odd jobs. It keeps the day interesting.
My mom and I went to Vancouver for a little trip. The main reason was to go to the Rick Hansen 25th anniversary celebration. The event was amazing, great people were there. Some included, Lauren Woolstencroft, Josh Dueck, David Suzuki, Marianas Trench, Sarah MacLachlin. During the show they played a quick video of the whole relay, it was really cool, I was in it and one of my friends, Nadine was in it too. The Special is going to aire on June 24 on CTV. During our trip we stayed at our Cousins, it was great to see them.
For the few days that we were there we went to Grouse Mountain, Capilano Suspension Bridges. One morning we went to Simon Fraser University, I wanted to go there because that is where Terry Fox went to school and were the HUmanitarian Foundation is from. I was able to see the statue and meet Lorne Davies, who is involved in the foundation.
While we were in Vancouver, my car got into an accident (I wasn't driving.) THe car didn't look to bad, but it got written off. At that point I had 2 weeks to find a new car, get hand controls and drive to Kelowna for a job. During the time I didn't have a car, the insurance company was suppose to rent my a car with hand controls in it so I could drive. After a week, my dad tried to pick it up, the hand controls were duck taped to the gas and brake. I couldn't believe how someone would install it and allow someone that cant use there legs to drive it.
After two weeks of feeling like I was stranded on a lonely island, and getting rides to everywhere I need to go, I got a new car, it is a 2008 Dodge Caliber. We drove the car into Kelowna, and the car runs really nicely.
I am starting a new job, so I will be updating more frequently.
Right after school ended my family went skiing at a camp in Sunshine. The weather was so nice and the skiing was great. I got to ski with a friend that is on the Paralympic Skiing team. I learned many techniques from him. We did Goats eye at the end of the day.
I have worked at the hospital for 6 weeks now. It has gone pretty good. I was in recovery and helping out with odd jobs. It keeps the day interesting.
My mom and I went to Vancouver for a little trip. The main reason was to go to the Rick Hansen 25th anniversary celebration. The event was amazing, great people were there. Some included, Lauren Woolstencroft, Josh Dueck, David Suzuki, Marianas Trench, Sarah MacLachlin. During the show they played a quick video of the whole relay, it was really cool, I was in it and one of my friends, Nadine was in it too. The Special is going to aire on June 24 on CTV. During our trip we stayed at our Cousins, it was great to see them.
For the few days that we were there we went to Grouse Mountain, Capilano Suspension Bridges. One morning we went to Simon Fraser University, I wanted to go there because that is where Terry Fox went to school and were the HUmanitarian Foundation is from. I was able to see the statue and meet Lorne Davies, who is involved in the foundation.
While we were in Vancouver, my car got into an accident (I wasn't driving.) THe car didn't look to bad, but it got written off. At that point I had 2 weeks to find a new car, get hand controls and drive to Kelowna for a job. During the time I didn't have a car, the insurance company was suppose to rent my a car with hand controls in it so I could drive. After a week, my dad tried to pick it up, the hand controls were duck taped to the gas and brake. I couldn't believe how someone would install it and allow someone that cant use there legs to drive it.
After two weeks of feeling like I was stranded on a lonely island, and getting rides to everywhere I need to go, I got a new car, it is a 2008 Dodge Caliber. We drove the car into Kelowna, and the car runs really nicely.
I am starting a new job, so I will be updating more frequently.
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