Meet our awesome camp facilitators!
Aside from the s’more-eating contests, fun-packed games, endless fits of laughter and passion-filled discussions about world change, there’s even more coolness that sets Take Action Camp apart from any other. It’s a place to connect with other like-minded people who share the same drive to make a difference and leave a positive impact on the world. It’s a place where you’ll discover new ideas, learn about social justice issues and be challenged in ways you’d never expect. It’s a place where you can truly be yourself and let that inner goofball shine.
We wanted to tell you just how cool camp is straight from the awesome mouths of our camp facilitators. There’s a reason why they go back to camp every. single. summer. Check out what they had to say!
MIRA LYON
What’s Camp Magic about?
Camp Magic is that special vibe in the air when everyone is learning, laughing and growing together. My Camp Magic moment is every first campfire of the week when we enjoy s’mores, some silly songs and start to get to know each other.
What’s one thing about leadership you’ve learned from camp?
We learn so much from each other when we’re just open to asking and answering questions.
What’s your favourite camp tradition?
The Minga Games!!!
What’s the most rewarding thing to happen to you at camp?
I discovered that I make a pretty convincing Batman.
What would camp’s song be?
An epic mash-up of every epic summer pump-up jam. Plus some Muppets.
Why should someone go to camp?
It’s the best place in the world to express yourself however you want, discover who you want to be, make some of the best friends in the world, and be completely silly and completely serious within 5 minutes.
What are your camp essentials?
A fanny pack, a water bottle with some hilarious stickers, a giant scarf/shawl/Maasai shuka, a fresh new notebook, a great costume, and some super comfy sweatpants that will smell even better after a night around the campfire.
What’s new this year?
The new Sports & Leadership stream!! Also some amazing new guests, a few fantastic surprises, and all of our campers!!!
What’s your favourite thing to eat around the bonfire?
S’MORES! All day er’y day
AMANDA WAND
What’s Camp Magic about?
There isn’t just one camp magic moment for me. Camp Magic Moments happen all the time. For me, it’s when I can see people start to come out of their shell and start owning their authentic self. To actually see people feel comfortable being themselves and watch them laughing, joking, dancing, and being exactly who they are. That is Camp Magic and it happens every day at camp!
What’s one thing about leadership you’ve learned from camp?
Leadership has many different forms and everyone owns their inner leadership in a different way. This adds a true level of uniqueness to it!
What’s your favourite camp tradition?
Dance parties during all meal times!
What’s the most rewarding thing to happen to you at camp?
I was able to share one of my stories with the whole camp through a speech and to speak with campers afterwards about how my story is a different version of their story. To share in a similar experience and to be able to talk to people about what they are going through, or what they have gone through, has been truly rewarding.
What would camp’s song be?
Don’t Worry, Be Happy!
Why should someone go to camp?
It is the best place in the world to be your true self and make amazing friendships that will last forever.
What are your camp essentials?
S’mores! Comfortable pants and good running shoes.
What’s new this year?
There will be so many new faces, which means so many more friends!
What’s your favourite thing to eat around the bonfire?
S’MORES! And salt and vinegar chips are always good wherever you are!
Sound too cool to be true?! It’s ALL true, we promise—find out more here!
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