Chelsea is a counselor in 5-8 for 6th grade girls.
How long have you been with SEP?
This is my second year as a counselor, and I was a camper for 7 years as well!
What about SEP made you want to come back and work here?
I came back to SEP because of the experience I shared with fellow counselors, the chance to learn about the campers that come here, and the traditions of SEP that I remember enjoying as a kid. It's amazing that this camp can be enjoyed by teachers, campers, and counselors alike, each taking a unique experience away from it.
What's your special topic?
My special topic this year is about an ancient personality test based on the Enneagram. It's a nine-point model that represents the nine different personality types, how they connect with each other, and their unique perspectives on the world. The focus of this class is to broaden the students' perspectives on the world, realize our differences, and understand how and why we communicate with certain people.
What's your favorite part of camp and why?
My favorite part is the weekend! The kids love classes, but it's nice being with them for a prolonged amount of free time specifically to do whatever they choose. I learn so much about my campers when we are in a relaxed environment outside of St. Anne's, and they bond easily together when we go to the Corner, movies, and get ready for the party on Saturday night!
What's your hall theme?
My theme is winter wonderland. It's my hopeful attempt at tricking the campers and myself that it is air conditioned in the dorms.
What's your favorite memory from being a camper?
My favorite memory is the party, always! Counselors always worked so hard to make it a great time, and it was so much fun as a camper to interact with other campers in a setting like the party. It always felt like a great way to wrap up the weekend at SEP!
Do you prefer eating at O-Hill or St. Anne's?
St. Anne's! They have something new every day, and the staff is so amazing to us. The Enchiladas are amazing!
What's something about you that someone might not expect if they didn't know you well?
I've never had a hamburger. I'm not a vegetarian, but I've just never tried one.
When you first started working here, what's something that surprised you?
The counselors are tricky, tricky people when need be.
What do you think is the most difficult part of the job?
As a returner, I think it's difficult because I have much more responsibility than last year, but I still have a lot to learn about camp.
What do you think about gifted education?
I was in a gifted education program throughout Elementary and Middle School, and they can help enormously if they are taken advantage of by the right students. I would get bored in classes that I was too advanced for, leading me to be rude most of the time. When I was put in classes that challenged me, I didn't disrupt other students. It seems to be the case with a lot of students here, and SEP really helps them excel.
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