It was 20 minutes into Plus–WriCampia’s LGBTQ+ affinity group–when I realized I knew one of my closest friends here from Tumblr, a popular social media discourse site. It is not an exaggeration to call it an incredible coincidence to meet someone from
While the needle has barely shifted in terms of disability representation in books and movies, here at WriCampia, thanks to our beloved DDC affinity group, the late-night elective for campers with disabilities, dietary restrictions, and chronic illnesses, it seems to be moving
Compiled by Nell Choi, age 18 and Illustrated by Scarlett Sheer, age 16 A Summertime Sunset by Ayana A., age 14 After it rained on Saturday, my bunk and I walked over to the lake and watched the sunset. Hues of blue,
Step into Bunk 18 in the late evening, and you’ll find seven middle campers tucked into bed, two CITs reading aloud from a mattress on the floor, and three counselors reading along from their own copies. This nightly ritual is essential to
Having siblings at camp can help you feel more at home, but when you’re supposed to be away from your family and just with your friends it can also feel like they are intruding a little bit. Being a camper with a
Here at WriCampia, we don’t have screens because, if we did, people might just hang around in the cabins instead of getting fresh air and having fun in nature. I wrote this article because I wanted to see how it affected people
As a first-time camper this year, I had to rely on some old friends to help me fall into the comfortable rhythm of camp life. As I took in all aspects of Camp Danbee, I immediately noticed the outsized role the built
WriCampia: a space dedicated to writing, ranging from daily workshops to writing tracks. But what genres do WriCampians actually like to write? After reviewing the results of a poll, the three most popular genres this year were fantasy, poetry, and dystopian fiction.
At WriCampia, we have 30 different electives to choose from each day! Some examples are Horseback Riding, The Fitness Center, Film, Improv, Water Colors, and Zipline. In my survey, I compared what campers’ preferred last year to this year. Of the 49
On the last Monday of my WriCampia “career,” I had the honor of co-hosting the Portfolio Track’s first end-of-camp Showcase. This is my fourth and final year at WriCampia, and I have been a part of the Portfolio Track every year, surrounded