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Summer Tree is a unique campus wide gatherings where Campers have the opportunity to express their feelings and show gratitude, respect, authenticity, and love towards those they care about and have come to know well over the last two weeks. It’s a special time….one that is near and dear to our campers’ hearts.

I’ve gotten into the practice of scribbling down a few quotes from Summer Tree from session to session. I do believe that our campers best describe what they are feeling and what is actually transpiring at Camp. So here is a a special session ending gift from your Session 4 campers as they shared this morning their hearts.

I’ve seen my boys do some things they never thought they’d do. – Band Aid Couselor

You made my summer complete and really helped me get a break from the world. – Band Aid Counselor

Campers really do step up big time to share in front of the whole camp.

I love this cabin!

All of Pine Top…I love them. They helped me so much.

Brotherhood! – 1st year boy camper

I didn’t know anyone coming into Camp. I met new friends. Thank you to my Counselors who made me feel better.

My Counselors are amazing. I know you don’t have to spend your summer here, but you do. Thank you!

I’m going to miss yelling like a maniac at frisbee golf…four!

Hugs are welcome at Summer Tree!

Men’s Staff have been like brothers to me.

To see y’all become leaders at Camp at such a young age…I am so proud of you. – Berry Patch East counselor

I want to stay here for another 5 weeks! – Pine Bottom camper

Laughter is sweet at Summer Tree!

Pine Top you are all role models to me. I love y’all. Counselors, y’all make Huawni what it is.

I’ve had an amazing summer with all you Counselors. You are super cool and great people.

This is a sweet group embrace from this morning.

It was my first year and I was pretty nervous. My cabin was the best…I want to come back.

You each led in a different way but so, so well. – Pine Top counselors

Seeing you Campers remind me of why I always come back to Huawni. – Pine Top Camper

Summer Tree can well up a lot of emotions, and counselors are there to encourage every step of the way.

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