Friday, January 30, 2009

A message from Eva, Director of Administration

Three plus years ago I accepted the awesome opportunity to work at the best summer camp in the world--Kanata. It is so much FUN to work here! I am responsible for overseeing registration, human resources and general office administration. Camp Kanata is part of the YMCA of the Triangle; I have worked with the YMCA since 1989. Camp work is a lifestyle, not just a job.

Two people even more excited (if that's possible) that I started working at Kanata are my daughters Natalie (age 14) and Caroline (age 8 3/4). Caroline LOVES camp! For the past three summers she has been in the day camp almost every day all summer. On the last day of camp, she asks how long it will be before she can come back to Kanata. Caroline also really enjoys Kanata Mini Camps--she trys to come to every one. Mini Camp is a two night overnight (weekend) camp that Kanata provides a few times between December and May. This summer Caroline will have her first week of over night camp--she is thrilled.

My daughter Natalie started overnight camp when she was 6 years old. At the end of the session when I picked her up, Natalie said (with emphasis) "Why did you come get me?" She has not gone a summer with going to overnight camp since. One of Natalie's goals is to become a CILT (camper in leadership training) at Kanata in 2010. Natalie loves the people at Kanata--they are hilarious. She thinks the counselors are AMAZING because they make you feel at home. Camp is a great place to make friends according to Natalie. She love the activities, particularly archery. It's good to go summer after summer because relationships build and continue. She really enjoys the cheering at meals.

In the three years I have been at Kanata, some great things have been added: a beautiful swimming pool, an incredible Alpine Tower, and a very large sports field. Many more exciting changes are planned for the future. Kanata is an amazing camp and a wonderful place to be . . . for campers and for staff.

Next time you're at camp, be sure to stop in the office and say hello. And, if there's anything we can help you with, don't hesitate to contact us.

Have a FUN day!

Eva Hobson
Director of Administration
eva.hobson@campkanata.org

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