How Camp Cheerio Changed My Life

‘I want to show all of my haters love (hey!), this song's for you (this song's for you)’ blasted the radio, “Wake up Girls!!” I pulled back my covers and placed my bare toes onto the cold floor. Shivers sent through my spine as I stood up. I glanced around the cabin and smiled at the sight of all my best friends. This is how I woke up every day for the best two weeks of my year. For the past 7 years of my childhood, I have attended Camp Cheerio for 1-2 weeks. To me, it is more than camp; it is the one place where I feel most at home. Every morning at camp, I wake up to beautiful scenery and my best friends’ beautiful faces. At camp, everything becomes clearer, my life becomes happier, and my relationship with God becomes stronger. Home is where one feels most comfortable and happiest. The friendships I have developed at camp will last a lifetime. The greatest lessons and morals I have learned are from that mountain top. I have experienced things I never thought of and I have achieved goals I never knew I had. At camp, they influence us to be ourselves and to follow all of our interests. The campus holds many opportunities and lessons within it. The versatile activities are endless and the meals are exquisite. If I could …show more content…
We have the ability to develop relationships, find new hobbies, and enjoy the view without any distractions. Technology clouds our visions and distracts us from what is truly important. Camp is my home and the people within it are my large family. This home is not only a physical place but a mental place. I carry all of my friendships and memories with me everywhere. When I am upset, I think about those amazing two weeks of my summer and happiness overcomes me. That mountain has had a huge effect on my life. It has developed my intellectual views of the world and has shown me the importance of honesty with yourself and