Junior Eileen Ser shares her Gems Camp experience both as a camper and Camp Leader:
I still have the letter that Gemstone sent me on May 21,
2011, welcoming me to the program and inviting me to Gems Camp. I did not know
much about Gemstone– I chose it based on its research focus, so I was
pleasantly surprised to see a colorful brochure advertising a Las Vegas themed
Gems Camp. Intrigued, I convinced my parents to let me go (moving in early was
a great selling point).
Attending Gems Camp was a fantastic experience – it quickly
became clear that Gemstone focused on areas outside of pure academics. All of
the Camp Leaders were incredibly friendly, fun, and welcoming. I left
completely exhausted, but came home with so many friends. Gems Camp was definitely
the first step to making a big school smaller.
I was fortunate to be selected as a Camp Leader the
following year. As a sophomore, I loved getting to know the freshman. The theme
that year was Survivor, and the competition was a great element. I looked
forward to the next year as soon as it was over, and sure enough, when Gems
Camp 2013 came around, it was just as fun. Plus, the theme of Turning Back Time
made it even more meaningful.
I can easily say that Gems Camp is my favorite Gemstone
experience. The lighthearted atmosphere is a great way to kick off the school
year. I still keep in touch with many of the people I met at camp as a freshman
and my campers from the past two summers. My fellow Camp Leaders are some of
the funniest people I have ever met, and spending nearly a week with them is
quite the adventure – we spend a lot of the time perfecting our dance and eating
a lot of cheeseballs.
So, to you, Gemstone student, I highly encourage you to
apply to be a Camp Leader – I’m in denial this summer is the last chance I have
to be a Camp Leaders because I have truly had an unforgettable experience!
-Eileen Ser: Team PANCREAS : Class of 2015
If you wish to apply to become a Gems Camp CL please follow this link here and fill out the application.
The application closes midnight March 25th!
