The girls are home from Camp and they had a fantastic time. Our departure from camp was delayed with reluctant goodbyes. It was only after a visit from the camp director, who needed her counselors to help with camp clean-up, that we were able to pull away from the wonderful experience.
Every time the girls have gone to “Res” camp, they have returned with many fun stories! There were just as many great stories after this camp but they seemed bigger and brighter. As they’re getting older, they’re really growing in their capacity to appreciate what an amazing opportunity it is for them to interact with the exceptional staff that makes Camp possible.
Whenever I go to Camp Trillium‘s Family Camp, I always walk away believing that the world is going to be in great hands as these young adults enter “the real world”. Each year, I receive and witness the brilliance evident in the intentions and actions of the “staff”. I will never forget witnessing the maturity obvious in the actions of a 19 or 20-year old male counselor (“special-friend”, in camp lingo), as he consoled and calmed a teen camper. His ability to openly demonstrate care and compassion was truly exceptional.
When your child is on this kind of journey, there are many things to worry about. The idea of sending your child away to camp can cause some real concern for their physical and emotional well-being. I can sincerely say that I don’t worry when I send my kids to Camp Trillium. The camp staff have great experience supporting children on these crazy health-care journeys and they anticipate and plan for things that I might not have even considered. For example, the camp director called before camp to share how she had changed a certain aspect of Cailyn’s experience to keep her safe during an overnight trip. I am very grateful that people were looking out for her!
Thank you Camp Trillium for an amazing life experience for my girls. Thank you also for providing the space where I know that both my girls are happy and safe!