Hello from Capital Camps! As we begin our second full week of the session, I wanted to take some time to highlight a few of our amazing counselors. To your campers, the counselors are everything – the role models that help make their summers what they are.
I asked three of our counselors, “What does it mean to you to be a counselor?”
“Working as a counselor means being there for the campers, listening, comforting, and encouraging. I get to watch them grow, try new things, get excited, and feel at home. It’s a deep and meaningful experience that feels like so much more than just a job.” – Orian D., Israel, First-Year Benjamin Village Counselor and Farm Specialist
“Hi! My name is Mark and and I am a counselor for Reich Village this session! Being a counselor means so much to me, because I remember the lasting impact my counselors had on me as camper, especially in Reich. I love seeing the connections each camper builds with each other and the relationships that they will hold onto. Havdalah, the end of Shabbat, is always my favorite part of being a counselor. Seeing all the campers come together as a community singing songs creates memories as a counselor and camper that I never will forget. – Mark C. Potomac, MD., Second-Year Counselor
“Being part of the camp staff for three summers has been one of the most rewarding experiences of my life. Transitioning from a cabin counselor to a lifeguard this year has given me a whole new perspective on camp life. I love being able to support campers in a different way, helping them feel safe and confident in the water. Watching the campers overcome their fears, especially in the pool or lake, reminds me why I come back each summer. Camp has always felt like a second home, and it means so much to be part of a team that creates such a positive, lasting impact on these campers lives.” – Brayden F. United Kingdom, Third-Year Kaufmann Counselor and Lifeguard
Thank you for entrusting us and our staff to provide your children with an incredible camp journey. We look forward to continuing to share these experiences with you.
Best,
Ilana Kornblatt, Assistant Camp Director