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During summer 2016, I worked as a public relations intern at Camp ASCCA (Alabama's Special Camp for Children and Adults). This list is a compilation of all of my daily "blogs." Enjoy!

8/13/16- Say we’ll never part
https://www.campascca.org/blog/say-well-never-part/

8/12/16 Counselor Spotlight: Sam Law                    https://www.campascca.org/blog/counselor-spotlight-sam-law/

8/11/16 Meet the Program Staff: Beth Parmer
https://www.campascca.org/blog/meet-the-aquatics-staff-beth-parmer/

8/7/16 Camp ASCCA meet Star Wars
https://www.campascca.org/blog/camp-ascca-meets-stars-wars/

8/5/16 Counselor Spotlight: Janay McIntosh        https://www.campascca.org/blog/counselor-spotlight-janay-mcintosh/

8/4/16 Meet the Program Staff: Heather Chumney
https://www.campascca.org/blog/meet-the-aquatics-staff-heather-chumney/

8/3/16 Talent Show
https://www.campascca.org/blog/talent-show/

8/2/16 Elvis Live at Camp ASCCA
https://www.campascca.org/blog/elvis-live-at-camp-ascca/

7/31/16 Casino Night
https://www.campascca.org/blog/casino-night/

7/29/16 Counselor Spotlight: Ahmad Smith          https://www.campascca.org/blog/counselor-spotlight-ahmad-smith/

7/27/16 Archery!                                                             https://www.campascca.org/blog/archery/

7/26/16 Wacky Tennis
https://www.campascca.org/blog/sports-games-wacky-tennis/

7/25/16 Bungee Bouncer                                             https://www.campascca.org/blog/bungee-bouncer/

7/24/16 Tomato Olympics                                            https://www.campascca.org/blog/tomato-olympics/

7/22/16 Counselor Spotlight: Sarah Smyth            https://www.campascca.org/blog/counselor-spotlight-sarah-smyth/

7/20/16 Girls Night Out
https://www.campascca.org/blog/girls-night-out/

7/20/16 Sports Camp: Fishing and Skeet Shooting             https://www.campascca.org/blog/sports-camp-fishing-skeet-shooting/

7/19/16 Talent Show & Cabin Lip Sync Night
https://www.campascca.org/blog/talent-show-cabin-lip-sync-night/

7/18/16 Acoustic Night at ASCCA                              https://www.campascca.org/blog/acoustic-night-at-ascca/

7/18/16 Sports Camp: Zip Tower
https://www.campascca.org/blog/sports-camp-zip-tower/

7/15/16 Counselor Spotlight: Bradley Johnson    https://www.campascca.org/blog/counselor-spotlight-bradley-johnson/

7/13/16 Wednesday ASCCA Achievements           https://www.campascca.org/blog/wednesday-ascca-achievements/

7/12/16 Getting in the Mardi Gras Spirit
https://www.campascca.org/blog/getting-in-the-mardi-gras-spirit/

7/11/16 Meet the Program Staff: Brittany Butler
https://www.campascca.org/blog/meet-the-aquatics-program-staff-brittany-butler/

7/8/16 Counselor Spotlight: Hope McBride           https://www.campascca.org/blog/counselor-spotlight-hope-mcbride/

7/7/16 Epilepsy Foundation-Alabama                     https://www.campascca.org/blog/epilepsy-foundation-alabama/

7/6/16 Meet the Program Staff Interns
https://www.campascca.org/blog/meet-the-program-staff-interns-joel-samantha/

7/5/16 ASCCA Achievements Tuesday
https://www.campascca.org/blog/ascca-achievements-tuesday/

7/4/16 Program Staff Interns @ Camp ASCCA      https://www.campascca.org/blog/program-staff-interns-at-camp-ascca/

6/30/16 Allison Wetherbee speaks @ Camp ASCCA          https://www.campascca.org/blog/allison-wetherbee-speaks-to-ascca-staff/

6/27/16 Meet the PR staff Interns
https://www.campascca.org/blog/meet-the-pr-staff-emily-hedrick/

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8/13/2016

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After seven weeks of working on the PR staff at Camp ASCCA, my time at camp has come to an end. I remember coming in for orientation anxious about what was in store, not knowing anyone, never having gone to summer camp and ready to begin my first PR job. I couldn’t have imagined the relationships I made with other staff, the interactions I had with our amazing campers and the ability to catch the magic of camp in my writing and the pictures I took.

My high of this summer was being “the camera lady” – being able to go to each program, interact with many counselors and campers each week, and capturing those little moments to be remembered forever. Before this summer, I did not have any camera experience and taking pictures was easily the best part of my job. It’s amazing to look back through the thousands of photos Sara, Clayton, April and I took this summer and seeing the personality of each of the campers shine through each image.

It’s hard to put into words the things I’ve learned from this experience, because if I really wanted to I could probably write a book (maybe one day). After asking many other staff members what they have learned, I can agree- always stay positive, don’t be afraid to try something new and don’t take for granted the things you have. My favorite thing about Camp ASCCA is the connections formed-in an hour, in a day, in a week- and the impact those people can have on your heart. Wednesday night when I couldn’t sleep and I was thinking about the end of camp I found a perfect quote; “Too often we underestimate the power of a touch, a smile, a kind word, a listening ear, an honest compliment, or the smallest act of caring, all of which have the potential to turn a life around”- Leo Buscaglia.

Thank you to each and every person in the Camp ASCCA family, I will cherish this camp, our special bonds, and the beautiful memories of summer 2016 forever. In seven weeks I have not only grown professionally, but as a person as well. I strongly suggest the summer experience to anyone interested, it really will change your life.

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