CAMP SWIFT - SESSION 1 2019, DAY 5!

​The final day of Camp Swift Session 1 began with cheering and fun as the campers and counselors used what remained of their voices to cheer loud enough to be heard throughout camp. We ate a delicious breakfast of strawberry and blueberry yogurt parfaits. After finishing our last meal together, campers and counselors worked together to pack and clean camp. 

​This week was jam packed with fun activities that taught team building, creativity, how to set attainable goals, the importance of taking the steps to help us attain our goals in life, like attending college, and more. Even though the campers are leaving camp today, each one will take away valuable lessons and friendships. In college, students must make important decisions, test their skills and creativity, solve challenges, and even work together to learn and gain a degree to help them pursue their dreams. The campers did just this through programs at Swift University, and their hard work paid off at the Swift Graduation ceremony during the final dinner. Today, the campers were surveyed to test how well Camp Swift achieved the goals we set through programs and we will use the data to plan programs. The outcome of the survey will be published in the fall.

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​Campers are coming home with more than they came with- not only with new memories and lessons learned, but also with picture frames they decorated containing their very own cabin picture, a nutritious sack lunch, and a Camp Swift t-shirt. 

​Tears flowed as the buses departed Camp Swift and the campers began their journey home, but we know the campers will remain friends with their cabin-mates for years to come and retain the lessons the programs taught. We look forward to seeing our friends again at Swift Out-Of-School programs and events to continue the Camp Swift magic throughout the year.  Check back in September for our 2019-2020 Swift Out-Of-School calendar!  

Click here to see the full Session 1 Photo gallery. 

Author Spotlight 
​Hannah Miller is a support staff from Phoenix, Arizona attending school at Harvard University. This is her fifth session at Camp Swift and she loves getting to know the campers and helping them try new things, especially rock climbing, canoeing, and swimming.