Special Report: Junior Farewell

On the last day of camp, 9-11 holds a very special sending off ceremony for its oldest campers. The Junior Farewell is a way for those who won't be able to come back as campers to share with the rest of camp what SEP means to them, and to say goodbye. 

Rising Juniors each get a moment to speak freely about how they feel about the end of camp. At the end of their speech they place an item in an SEP time capsule, explaining what makes it so important to them. Some of the items chosen include a note passed in class, a mystery flavored lollipop, an "I Love Singapore" pen that was used to write goodbye notes, a class folder, a friendship bracelet, and a simple drawing of a tree with a beautiful story to accompany it. 


A brief selection of quotes from the event: 

"Sep is basically like a second home to us."

"Hopefully I'll become a counselor one day and get to spend time with my suite again."

"These friendships will last forever, I think."

"I wish I knew about it sooner. That's all I have to say."

"I didn't know what to pack...I think I borrowed something from everybody. I appreciate that, that they still liked me after all of that."

"Thank you so much to all the counselors and all the campers that made this such an enjoyable experience. I'll never forget you."

We'll miss you all.