Wow! The Summer has passed extremely fast. As the camp winds down and the Fellowship starts to end I am preparing to leave enough guidance for the next person who may take over my position in data-keeping. This week’s session on “Leadership and Succession Planning” really was a great way to end our sessions, as we all plan to leave our social profits in varying degrees. I am hopeful that I will have everything done by the time I leave but if that is not the case I need to be prepared to leave a plan of how to handle all the new data that will come even after that I leave.

As the numbers of the camp have increased, we have been switching up things to continue to engage the new campers and for those who have been coming week after week. It is an art to keep coming up with ideas to keep people entertained 9-3:30 pm weekdays for weeks. I was reminded of our session and the ability of the leader to pull off what they proposed in their grant proposal. Ability to fulfil the proposal is key and has shown me that not only is my director an extraordinary person but a phenomenal leader. The data I have been gathering will be used in our report to the City of Columbus which is an amazing feat.

A change of pace happened this Wednesday where instead of going biking/kayaking we went to Ninja City. It was a fun way to interact with the campers and lead after so many weeks. I appreciate getting to know this community and gaining their trust. I am a firm believer in not going into a community and knowing what is best for them. So learning on the job and being able to grow as a leader has been crucial for me as I begin my professional career.

P.S. I was able to see a fellow cohort member over the weekend and that was awesome!