Kenson

How does the media view camp?

It seems to me the local media outlets near Camp Boggy Creek do their best to spread the magic that happens at camp. As I mentioned before, the counselors got thrown a “Boggy Prom” for all camp counselors to attend. The Orlando Centinal came and did a story on Boggy Prom, took pictures as weContinue reading “How does the media view camp?”

What is next?

As I begin preparing for fall semester here at FSU, my experience at camp over summer has fueled my passion for body image and eating disorder advocacy. Currently, I am the Vice President of ANAD@FSU. An eating disorder support group here on campus. We are in the process of working with highschools in Leon CountyContinue reading “What is next?”

Farewell Camp!

This has been an absolutely life changing summer. In the beginning I was extremely nervous that I would not be able to make friends at camp. It felt like going to a new school and not knowing anyone except this time I was 20 and not in gradeschool at all. All of my worries meltedContinue reading “Farewell Camp!”

Boggy Map

When I started my experience at Camp, I mostly spent my time in Camp Operations and the Dining Hall. Now, many weeks later I am doing something different every day. That is one of the things I love MOST about my job at camp. I love to help everyone at camp achieve their best selvesContinue reading “Boggy Map”

Camp Boggy Fun!

I feel like I have found my community! When I walk into the lunchroom every day, so many people come up to greet me and tell me how happy they are to see me. The environment embraces mistakes and celebrates them. It also celebrates asking for help. It is easy to get stuck in aContinue reading “Camp Boggy Fun!”

Boggy Prom!

Solidarity in my community looks like coming together with or without campers present for the greater good of everyone’s well-being. In between each summer camp session, we have a few days off called intersession. Last night we had a “Boggy Prom”. This event was even covered in the Orlando Sentinal! This was an absolutely amazingContinue reading “Boggy Prom!”

Structural Inequalities: Boggy Bears and Afghans!

Hello! You may be asking yourself… What is a boggy bear? Camp Boggy Creek states on their website “When our campers arrive at Camp Boggy Creek… they are greeted with their very own Boggy Bear and Afghan. Each bear and afghan are made with TLC and each one is unique, just like our campers. GroupsContinue reading “Structural Inequalities: Boggy Bears and Afghans!”

Day In The Life at Camp as a Camp Operations Assistant!

A day in the life at camp is a day filled with safety, respect, and love. My job role is a lot different than a traditional camp counselor in that I get to work with the camp directors as well as with the campers. Each week I oversee sections of camper arrival day and manageContinue reading “Day In The Life at Camp as a Camp Operations Assistant!”

Welcome to Camp!

Hi and welcome to my first month at Camp Boggy Creek! My transition here was much smoother than expected. Truly it is like I am at summer camp even though I am an adult. The kids have not arrived yet – the first month is orientation and bond building so the staff can work togetherContinue reading “Welcome to Camp!”

Hey everyone! I am Kenson :)

This is my introduction and I am so excited to blog my journey this summer! My name is Kenson Moore and I am from Eustis, Florida. I earned my AA in high school at Lake Sumter State College and this is my second year at Florida State. I am a psychology major with a sociologyContinue reading “Hey everyone! I am Kenson :)”