Meet the CITs!

As Youth Institute begins, we have been joined by Izzy, who is our newest CIT. The focus of Youth Institute this summer is creative writing and we had our first writing workshop with Kristin yesterday afternoon. We will be posting pieces of writing that the campers produce. Everyone's been having a great time so far this summer, but for now we'd like to give everyone a better idea of who the CITs are.

Izzy, Age 16
Phoenix, Arizona
Interests:Singing, Speech Team, watching soccer, discovering music, visiting distant lands, swimming, documentaries, blue toe nails.
Favorite Ice Cream: Dulce De Leche
Chosen Hogwarts House: Gryffindor
Favorite CPC Song: Ripple
This is Izzy's 9th summer at CPC

Trent, Age 16
Cleveland Heights, Ohio
Interests: Music, Lacrosse, Hanging out/having a good time, going to the malt shop, bonding, reading, writing, Quidditch
Favorite Ice Cream: Mint Chocolate Chip
Chosen Hogwarts House: Slytherin
Favorite CPC Song: Christians and the Pagans
This is Trent's fourth summer at CPC.

Diana, Age 16
Chicago, Illinois
Interests:Bonding, tennis, politics, not going to the malt shop, writing, reading, Harry Potter, intriguing television, southern vampires.
Favorite Ice Cream: Cake Batter
Chosen Hogwarts House: Ravenclaw
Favorite CPC song: For What It's Worth
This is Diana's ninth summer at CPC.

Here are some interviews with some of CPC's finest!

Michael, Age 13, Youthie
Mark, Age 21, Junior Counselor

How long have you been coming to Circle Pines?
Michael: 6 years
Mark: 2 years on staff and 3 or 4 as a camper

What is your favorite Circle Pines meal?
Michael: Lasagna
Mark: The calzones we ate during disorientation last year

What is your favorite thing about Circle Pines?
Michael: The acceptance of the campers and counselors
Mark: Trent. Please cry, Diana.

What is your favorite Circle Pines activity?
Michael: Ultimate Frisbee because it's the one sport where you have no choice other than using teamwork.
Mark: Making Diana cry.

What are you looking forward to most about Circle Pines?
Michael: The Folk Opera
Mark: I have no idea, man.

If you could add one thing to Circle Pines, what would it be?
Michael: Nothing
Mark: A free roaming koala bear

Quotes:
Michael: Blurg
Mark: Trent needs a lot of prodding, love, and care. He's like a child. I like panda puffs.

On that note, here are some quotes heard throughout Circle Pines:

Michael (Acorn Counselor): I am the boss.
Trent and Diana: BONDING!
Dante (Youthie): Can I get some young toothpaste?
Hector (Cook): Good morning, Vietnam!
Mark (Junior Counselor): Mark? I'm Mark.
Izzy: I am the child whisperer.
Aaron (Junior): We need to get some trust exercises up in here!
Michael (Acorn Counselor): Very funky!
Gabi (Acorn): After hearing that the Detroit Tigers won a game. This might be the best news I've heard all day!
Aaron (Junior): It's not my problem.