My Nonprofit Reviews

I was a participant in Hole in the Wall's programming for 10 years. My first involvement with Camp was a family weekend when I was 6 years old. My family made a mix tape of Queen and my parents did the Chicken Dance in front of the whole crowd in the theater. I had a blast. It made me want to come back for the next 8 years. For the next 8, besides 1, I attended a 7-day summer session. I connected with other chronically ill campers and aspired to be like my role models, the camp counselors. I loved letting my creativity flow at the Woodshop while woodburning Pokémon and painting fantastical creatures. Dancing in the dining hall filled me up with joy, especially when we did the Ice Cream & Cake dance!

One summer I was unable to secure a summer session slot, so Camp came to me! Two Camp employees drove to my house and my brother and I had a field day in our own backyard. We turned out slide into a water slide and had a great time chalking up our drive way. No matter where, Camp carries its magic with it.

The summer before I attended college, I attended the LIT (Leader in Training) program (now called Junior Counselor). I learned leadership skills, professional skills (like how to utilize LinkedIn and a resume), and got a better understanding about what being a summer counselor is (through mentorship) at Camp.

The last two summers (2023 and 2024), I worked as a Cabin Counselor. These summers have been life changing. It was extremely fulfilling to be in the position to create a magical experience for campers, whose shoes I had once been in. I created life long friendships, empowered Campers to be their best selves, and gained confidence in my own potential to have a positive effect in others' lives.

Camp has positively influenced my life for the last 15 years. I cannot emphasize enough how magical and important Hole in the Wall has been in my life. I am forever grateful for its influence in my life.