Ballibay: A Fine & Performing Arts Camp for Kids: Welcome back, readers!

Hello everyone!

Welcome to Camp Ballibay, Summer 2011! My name is Elizabeth (more commonly referred to as "EC" by campers and staff) and I will be blogging about the daily happenings at camp this summer. I want to extend a special welcome to new camp families and friends who may be reading this blog for the first time and send a big "hello!" to returning readers! I am so excited to return to my position as blogger again because it is one of my very favorite parts of my job. There is nothing I love more than sharing the stories of my interactions with campers, and chronicling their experiences, triumphs, and discoveries.

As a quick introduction, I'll just let you know that Camp Ballibay is not only my summer job of 4 years, but also my passion and a major part of my life. I am a former camper (attending 6 summers, starting at age 11), and I consider Ballibay to be the very essence of my childhood. While I was a camper here, I tried virtually every activity area offered, and now I work as a musical theater director here. I have directed "Peter Pan," "Seussical," and "The Wiz," as well as some smaller staged readings and one act plays. This year I will be directing two musicals -- one first session, and one second session -- but their identities cannot be revealed until campers arrive! I am also a cabin counselor in the girl's area.

Long story short: I am thrilled to be returning to camp again as a director, blogger, and counselor. My goal is to cover even more aspects of camp and post even more frequently than I did last summer, with lots of pictures, anecdotes, and updates on camp life. I am literally counting down the days until campers begin arriving and I look forward to meeting many families in-person on move-in day on Sunday!