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Camper Posts

Wednesday, September 1st, 2010

The summer may be over, but we still have more stories to share from the campers of 2010! We love hearing campers’ stories of growth and accomplishment and sharing the benefits of summer camp with others!

It’s like something out of a dream. My seventh, and last, year at Sanborn. How did the time go by so fast? I still feel as if I’m in Kinnikinnik or maybe even Columbine, comfortable in the middle with years left to return home to Colorado. Sanborn has always been such an integral part of my life, even before I officially started coming, I grew up on my brother’s camp stories, counting the years until I could come myself…And now it’s almost over, my entire Sanborn career. Is it fair? Not really. Of course, some could argue that I’ve already had my run, but then again, I’ve been here so long that I feel on par with some of the office staff. Conceited. I know, but it’s how I feel. I just never thought that Sanborn would end, and I wish I didn’t have to leave!

- JC, 2010

My Wonderful Years at Sanborn: Right now I am thinking of the right words to say, but it is soo hard to think about all the things we do here! I love all the things about Sanborn! A week at Sanborn is…Monday, wait I can’t say what a week is like because you get to pick what you want to do everyday! There are about 15 activities to pick from everyday. WOW! I cannot wait for more years to come!

- Sierra Z.

Since my long trip, I feel I have become a more confident rider and become more confident in myself! Jessie, Pippa, and Laura’s encouragement helped me through all the bumps in the road for 4 full days! How to thank them? No idea! I just know I’ll never forget my 4-day horse trip in 2010!

- Maddie Mac.

I love camp! I’ve made so many new friends and have tried new and amazing things. Sanborn has really helped me challenge myself and learn who I really am inside. I hope all the friends I’ve made will stay my friends forever. Everyone here is great and all the girls have taught me a lot. I DON’T WANT to leave! I love it here!

- India Upton

Camper Posts

Monday, August 9th, 2010

I can’t believe it is already the last week of camp! It has flown by with lots of great memories. The girls had long trips last week and were able to reach the summit of 8 14,000ft mountains! The boys are heading out today and tomorrow and we hope they have just as great of a week. Below are some questions and answers from interviews the campers conducted amongst themselves.

1. How has you camp experience been?

It has been very fun because you can pick your own activities. And the counselors and food are both delightful and enjoyable.

Sanborn is the best experience I’ve had. Everybody seems to be enjoying themselves.

2. Have you made any friends here?

Yes, I have. I’ve made friends here because so many people here are so kind. I’ve made many friends!

YES!!!

3. Do you think you’ll come back next year?

Yes. Because I’m having lots of fun!

I hope I will. I probably will. Sanborn is soo fun!

4. What is your favorite thing about Sanborn?

Friendship and the activities. THANK YOU SANBORN!

By: Stella, Simms, Aiden, Ali, Ally

More from the camper’s mouth

Saturday, June 26th, 2010

My overnight was great!!. It wall started when I woke up. I was soo excited to see where and what we were going to be doing… I had to pack, get sunscreen, bug spray, and toothpaste. When I was finally ready, my cabin started out for the hike. When we got to Tie Cabin, we ate bagel sandwiches – they were really good! Next we started to play Capture the Flag with one team jelly and the other peanut butter. Both teams hid the jelly and peanut butter and the teams had to find the other item. Overall, my overnight at Tie Cabin was great!

Shea Nelson, Ponderosa East

Camp is a really fun place!! One of my favorite things at Sanborn would be the chanting at lunch. We do so many fun chants like the best counselors, the Hokey Pokey, the Milk song, and more. There is also a lot of hand beating and singing. Dances are my favorite part because you can sign (one talent) and dance to the song (another talent). At the end, you are cheered on to do more by the whole camp. Sorry, I’d write more, but I have to go to my next activity.

Nicole Bakar, Ponderosa East

Howdy Sanborn Fans: Sanborn Camp is a BLAST!!! We have done so many different things like art, camping, and all-camp activities. We have also gone on the cabinside overnight. My cabinside went to Tie Cabin. We did so many great things like Ninja and Capture the Flag. It was so much fun!

Taylor, Ponderosa East

Rocky Mountain High

Tuesday, February 23rd, 2010

One of our campers, Greta Ohaus, wrote this exceptional poem

ROCKY MOUNTAIN HIGH

Following the mountain roads,

I breathe crisp untainted air, it softly breathes back

Across the genuine smiles

Scattered around the fire’s enticing glow.

Galloping through the mountain valleys,

I see colors flash by, too slow for my heart

That beats in time with my horse

And the strong stride underneath me can take me anywhere.

Trekking up the mountain’s side,

I hear thunder growl and moan

In the distant textured sky

Where the sun’s rays peak through behind gathering clouds

Warming my back and spreading through my aching body.

Dancing into the mountain’s mysterious night,

I listen to the people I love

Sing their lungs out

And thrash around like maniacs they aren’t afraid to be.

Crying to Rocky Mountain High,

I pull the people who shaped my life close

We take in the sweet mountain air

The flaming sunset

The piles of adventure filled letters

The tie-dyed shirts

The war painted horses

The tear stained smiles

And the majestic mountains surrounding our home.