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OEP Poem
Here we stand
Surrounded by family
With all of the love in the work
With all the joy in our eyes
Having hearts filled with love
A love that is unlike any other...
A bond that cannot be broken under pressure
Your heart is the strongest when you follow it completely.
Love yourself and love those around you.
You will never find a love like this
Do not take life for granted
Be the sun
Shine your light
I found myself.
I found a forever family,
Who set me free
I flew like an eagle
... I never felt so alive
Soaring ever higher
Into the mountain tops
The view is great
Things happen in a blink of an eye
Appreciate everything around you
The friends turned into family
And memories that last forever
Friends and family forever
Laughter, memories, support, cherish forever
A place that will always mean so much in our hearts
Learning, laughing, loving -- That’s OEP.

The above poem was written by the students and staff of the second session of the Outdoor Education Practicum (OEP) from the Recreation, Parks and Leisure Studies Department in June. Each participant added a line only reading the one above theirs. Photo courtesy of Caitlin Niederhoffer.

The beginning of Camp Craft Olympics during the annual OEP sessions includes a parade complete with marching band and kazoos.