Hello readers,
Today we are welcoming approximately 50 dance and rock intensive campers to the Ballibay community! It is opening day for both sessions, and it is wonderful to see so many new faces around campus. Even though the first day of the intensives hasn't truly kicked off (campers still need to have their orientations), I've already witnessed a moment that truly pinpoints the essence of Ballibay campers. Less than half an hour after checking in, a new camp parent walked back into the office to say goodbye and informed me that her daughter had already been whisked away by a fellow camper and had found a group of friends for the rest of the afternoon. Smiling, the parent said, "Every single person is just so friendly! My daughter already feels right at home."
As a former camper, I can second that statement 100 percent. Ballibay always felt like a second home to me -- coming back each summer felt like coming home again. Campers who have been here one or two or ten summers seem to universally understand this concept and go out of their way to make each new camper feel just as welcome as they have felt during their time here. As I check in both new and returning campers arriving today, it is comforting to see Ballibay-ers extending a welcoming hand.
Elizabeth C.
Ballibay Blogger
2 comments:
Dear Elizabeth,
How exciting to see Zipi on stage! She loves Shel Silverstein--thanks for the great post. Claudia & Phil Diamond
Hi Claudia and Phil,
It was an ABSOLUTE PLEASURE to work with Zipi! She is a phenomenal actress and I loved having her in the script-in-hand. You should be very proud!
Thank you for reading!
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