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Review for Hole in the Wall Gang Camp, New Haven, CT, USA

Rating: 5 stars  

Love this place. Sheer madness and genius. Started as clown, then volunteer who wouldn't leave, I help with galas and fundraisers; I live with the voices of campers in my heart Every Single Day. They touch you in ways you can only experience, not imagine! I've learned so much, and keep learning. The counselors are incredibly gifted; they feed off the kids who "give it right back to you, yeah". Camp has taught me a whole new way to listen to a child, a whole new way to give a rip!

I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...

When I started there were tiny kids jumping into my heart. Now I go back and am always greeted with a familiar, older face in an older body. Yep, a former Camper once again returns as a crazy Counselor! How's THAT for "give back"? (Nothing is cooler to witness. Nothing.)

If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...

As long as Paul Newman's vision remains the same, creating a camp for certain kids to Raise a Little Hell (that's no joke), I'd like more Hole in the Wall Camps (and less McDonald's)! I want billions and billions served!

Role:  Volunteer & Started in 1997. Was a clown, volunteer, work with the galas and fundraisers; am happy donor and big mouth for Camp.