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Date Posted: 10:05:42 12/01/13 Sun
Author: Sylvia
Subject: The Farwell Experience

When campers come to Farwell,
Camp spirit comes alive,
Shouts and laughter fill the air,
As old friendships revive.

Some, strangers to each other,
Hesitant and shy,
Hold on to the familiar,
Afraid to say good-bye.

A counselor's smiling face appears,
A helping hand extends,
A camper finds she's not alone,
She's welcomed by new friends.

Camp life may be different,
From home and all she knows.
Adjusting to the difference
Is the way she learns and grows.

She learns of others' customs,
From both their words and deeds.
She looks beneath the surface
And finds she shares their needs.

She grows in independence,
Makes decisions, right and wrong.
She grows in understanding
That both will make her strong.

She learns the art of closure,
To admit the day's mistakes,
To thank someone who helped her,
A magical connection makes.

She gives of all her talents,
Develops and improves her skills,
She discovers new ways to share herself,
New views of the roles she fills.

She looks good on the water,
On the courts or in a play,
On horseback or in arts and crafts
Wherever she spends her day.

She impresses all who see her,
With the things she's learned to do,
But what is most important,
Are all the ways she grew.

She shares the Camp experience,
And though the season ends,
The Spirit of Camp Farwell
Lives on in Farwell friends.

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