Just Do You!

When we say that things "Feel right," what are we actually getting at? Phrases like "Follow your heart," "Get in a groove," and "Do you" get thrown around on the regular, but why? On the surface these can seem simple, and nothing more than inspirational tag lines on some internet meme. However, what's at work here is quite significant-- these are our attempts to put into words one of the most important feelings that we can ever hope to have: Authenticity. 

In a state of inauthenticity, life sucks. Pretending to be something you're not never bodes well for cultivating happiness, growth, or anything else positive in life. 

Fundamentally, Champ Camp embodies authenticity. Counselors and kids alike are encouraged to show up and express themselves. Athletes, artists, surfers, bookworms, gamers, dancers, and everything in between, make up our little party on the sand. Without such a glorious mix of people, we wouldn't be who we are today (which would ironically be quite inauthentic). 

So, whatever it is that you want to do or be, go do that thing. Now. Otherwise, you're probably not going to be that fun to hang out with.

Do you!

-Trevor

Handlin' Your Business?

Our busy season is here! There are parties to plan, trainings to schedule, equipment to buy, shirts to print, voicemails to answer, pics to post, vans to organize, and blogs to write. Trust us, we wouldn't have it any other way, but this wild time of the year always reminds us of an important mental fork in the road: either handle your business, or let it handle you!

Obviously, there's no actual choice here... We would never have been voted Best Kids Camp in the South Bay if getting handled even entered our realm of possibility. However, this general idea provides us with a considerably helpful annual reminder. Each day, the universe tosses things our way that we can either charge full steam ahead towards, or let pile up in the backs of our minds, where they cause us increasing amounts of angst until we have to handle them anyways.

So, whether it's a new opportunity that's floated your way, bills piled up that you have to pay, or some beef with a loved one that needs to be smoothed over, either handle your business, or let it handle you!


-Trevor