Hello everyone, I am currently a rising senior majoring in Communication Sciences and Disorders. There is a little story that goes along with my choice of major and I would love to share it with you all. When I first got to college I was so unsure of what I wanted to do with my life. I considered entering the nursing, psychology, and criminal justice fields, but guess what? None of those selections were the perfect fit for me, so it was back to the drawing board I go.

During summer 2013 I worked at Queens College Summer Camp with children ages 8-13; it was then that the light bulb in my head shined brighter than ever. As I sat in the theater, engaging in deep conversation with one of my campers I realized that he experienced some difficulty with producing certain words and often took long pauses throughout our conversation. At that very moment my future career path could not have been any clearer. I automatically thought to myself, I have finally figured it out; I would like to be a Speech Language Pathologist for children of all ages. My genuine passion for aiding others and working with children are two of the main reasons why I am so sure of this profession. The thought of helping someone build confidence with their speech, along with watching each individual grow is simply invigorating and exciting.

I have a strong passion for working with children. So, can you guess where I am working this summer? Of course, I’m working in a summer camp with wonderful little people who come from all parts of the world. How lucky am I? I was given the opportunity to work at Camp Intrepid which is held at the Intrepid Sea Air & Space Museum.

Are you wondering what the Intrepid is? Well, here’s a bit of information. Launched in 1943, the aircraft carrier Intrepid fought in World War II, and later served in the Cold War and Vietnam War. In 1974, the aircraft carrier was decommissioned, and today it is berthed on the Hudson River in New York City as the centerpiece of the museum. The museum is extremely serious about educating the youth and this is how Camp Intrepid came about.

At Camp Intrepid I was fortunate enough to land one of the three coveted Group Counselor positions. I am the group counselor for children ages 8-10 and the name of our group is called Junior Officers. Camp began on Monday and I must say it has been a fulfilling, engaging, and educational experience thus far. Throughout the past few days we have created survival bracelets, learn how to navigate a ship, create our own maps, observe sea creatures, and even went on a boat ride. I must say Camp Intrepid is not your ordinary camp but it is filled with extraordinary individuals who make camp worthwhile. I cannot wait to update you all on my awesome summer experience in a few short weeks.