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Shayne Kowalski

Shayne responded with a slight chuckle as Nico made her comment about the map. It was insanely cartoony considering it Wachata was for 15 to 19 year old's. Although, once Nico made the comment about 'the mean girls', Shayne let out a much more sincere laugh. Maybe it was Nico's appearance, but Shayne wasn't expecting such someone so front forward with their sarcasm.

Smiling, Shayne took the map back and stuffed it into her pockets. It was clear the girl was much more relaxed than when Nico first approached her. "Oh, no. I hadn't even considered finding a bunk or anything. Much else choosing a bunk partner. " Shayne stuffed her hands into her pants pockets, now brightly smiling at the fact that it seemed that Nico had made herself nervous, "But yeah, I think that's a great idea! I saw some girls heading that way earlier. So, we gotta hurry up and get our spots." Shayne smiled as she turned towards the trail, glancing back at Nico, "Thanks for coming up to me, by the way. I probably would of been standing there forever." Shayne's bright smile turned into a much more sheepish one now.

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Caleb Holderson

Caleb smiled at the man's question, leaning forward off the wall. "Yeah, I am. I assume you're a new counselor?" Caleb asked, with a friendly smile. Caleb's hangover was still lagging him behind his normal attitude, but that wouldn't stop him from making sure a new counselor felt welcomed. The turnover for Camp Wachata's counselors was bad enough as it was, plus the new guy seemed to be nice enough.

Sticking his hand forward to shake the new counselor's hand, Caleb introduced himself, "My name's Caleb, by the way. This is my third year here." Caleb's demeanor appeared to be sincere. This wouldn't be the first time Caleb helped out new counselors. However, last year, the new counselors he had helped decided not to return. That was understandable. Having new counselors around, though, was always fun for Caleb. Contrary to what most would think, cliques have a habit of forming as often amongst the counselors as they do amongst the campers. It could catch someone off-guard, and often leads new counselors not to return for a second year.

@Sightles Do new counselors need to be interviewed by anyone? how does introduction process work for them?


They would of been interviewed before the actual start of the camp, probably a couple months before by the Campmaster.

As for starting out and being a new camp counselor, there will likely be a camp counselor meeting the starting of the next day. Pretty much all the first day is used for is to let cabins be picked, people to meet one another, and settle in.

Another thing I should add is that there is one Camp Counselor per cabin, to make sure each cabin has a supervisor for that group of boys/girls.

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I'm going to go have dinner, and handle a couple of errands. I'll be back later tonight to post with Shayne, @Orange Juice. After that, I'll pretty much be on all night. I'm a night owl.

If any of you guys have any questions about anything, please ask! I know the starting of a thread is normally the hardest part.
Shayne Kowalski

Shayne was shook out of her trance, by the words of a stranger. Glancing over to the girl, Shayne's immediate thoughts were that the girl was a goth. However, Shayne wasn't necessary sure about that, as the girl definitely didn't give off that kind of vibe. "Oh, uh, yeah, totally." Shayne was practically tripping over herself responding to the girl. It was obvious to anyone that she wasn't expecting someone to come up to her and engage her in conversation.

Shayne took the map that she had in her hand, and passed it over to the girl. The map itself was wrinkled, as if someone had consistently messed with it for a few hours. Shayne let out a smile, once she realize she was handing the girl a less than perfect map. The smile was the tale tail sign that Shayne was moderately embarrassed. The had spent the entire bus ride over fidgeting with the map in her hand, reducing it to the state it currently kept.

"Oh, my name's Shayne, by the way." Shayne managed to spit out, as she lifted her ball cap slightly up off her head. By this time, Shayne had gathered her thoughts enough to realize that this girl was new to camp, otherwise she wouldn't of asked for a map. Who better to make friends with than someone who is equally as put off by the camp as you are?
Got a post up!


Awesome! I'm going to let a few other people get their posts up before I post with Shayne responding to Nico. Hope that's okay. :)
Intro is up!




JUNE 5TH, 2015

It was a more mild day for June, with a cool breeze brushing across the landscape. The sun was out in the open, without the shrouds of the clouds to break up it's visage. It's a shame that this is one of the more rare days that Camp Wachata has. While one can expect sunny days rather often at Camp, the breeze and cloudless sky was definitely rare. Most days, nowadays, seemed to be either rainy, foggy, or a combination of both. That didn't stop the campgrounds from enjoying those days just as much, however.

The buses, cars, and taxis were dropping off a steady supply of campers, and counselors, already. It was nearly 10 a.m. and most of the camp had apparently showed up. The long drive that was taken to reach Camp Wachata drove home the feeling of isolation. Civilization would be much farther away than a hop, skip, and a jump. The new campers and new counselors, with help from the campers and counselors whom have been here before, were expected to pick their own cabins, and bed, meet new friends, and get situated at Wachata. It wouldn't be until nightfall, that the entire camp would meet at the Wiki Wiki Fire Ring that the Campmaster would welcome this year's newcomers. Weather cooperating, there would even be a bonfire tonight.

Banners hung on The Canteen building, where the parking lot was for the campers and counselors who were dropped off, that read 'WELCOME TO CAMP WACHATA!'. While the landscape of the Camp itself seemed welcoming, it was obvious that most of the official staff, not counting the counselors, weren't as welcoming. For those that had been here before, this was a common sight. Most of the time, activities and day-to-day was to be handled by the counselors. The Campmaster and staff only showed up to organize activities rarely, giving the camp a very hands-off feel. It seemed, though, that this was how most of the camp preferred it. The corps of counselors were shown to be more than capable to organize events, with plenty of veterans whom had spent more than a few years at Wachata.

Despite the less than welcoming atmosphere, it seemed the arrivals weren't deterred. Old friends reuniting, new people apprehensive of the Camp, returning people helping the new arrivals, and some campers and counselors who simply filed away towards the cabins to get an early pick. Camp Wachata was definitely a buzz with all the activity that now permeated it.

Hopefully, this excitement wouldn't die in the following weeks of Camp Wachata's summer camp.

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Shayne Kowalski

With more than a little caution, Shayne reluctantly stepped off the bus that had carried her and a few other campers. Shayne had made a point to stick to herself, and stay away from the other campers that arrived on the bus. Now, it seemed, she'd have no choice but to interact with others. The campground was filled with the arriving campers and counselors. Somewhere, Shayne had heard that about 120 people came this year, practically a full camp.

Luckily, the sheepish tomboy had gotten a map. It was the typical Summer Camp map, cartoonized locations along with a big watermark that ready 'CAMP WACHATA!". Scoffing to herself, Shayne filed a little onto the bustling campground. This was all new to Shayne. She was used to not being shy, or afraid of interaction with others. Although, she was literally surrounded by over 100 people she had never met before, it was understandable she'd feel this way. Once Shayne could settle, the feeling of being overwhelmed would leave her, and she'd be able to interact with others. Hopefully.

Pulling her ball cap farther down on her head, she took a few steps tentatively around The Canteen. Some campers were already playing around at the basketball court, and others were chatting at picnic tables. Doing her best to not look the odd thumb out, Shayne glanced around the beautiful Camp, hoping to find the trail that led to the girl's cabins. Sure enough, there was a small procession of a few different girls heading on a trail that went around the lake. Glancing down at the map, Shayne could tell that they were headed there.

Something kept Shayne from following the girls, however. Was it a need to introduce herself to someone? Was it a want for human interaction with people her own age, something which she hadn't had for weeks? Or was it an intense desire to meet everyone at once and get the awkwardness and feeling of being overwhelmed out of the way? Whatever the feeling was, it kept Shayne stuck to the ground where she was at, looking gormless as she glanced around the fleet of arrivals.

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Caleb Holderson

Like last year, Caleb had arrived a day early, along with a few of the other veteran counselors. They had spent the previous day cleaning up, making sure everything was in standing order, and even having a small party on the edge of the lake. Now, Caleb stood solemnly by The Canteen, watching the arrivals come en masse. Caleb was content to hang back, and only help out any stragglers that were left over after the big surge of campers.

Normally, Caleb would be more eager to find people who needed help. Last night stopped any chance of that. While Caleb was his normal quiet, and calm, self, he had drank a little too much. One of the counselors, a 25 year old that goes by Riley, had smuggled enough beer to last more than a few parties. Where the beer was at now, Caleb had no idea. All he knew was, that despite him and the few others, they likely hadn't even put a dent into stockpile. It was easy enough to say that Caleb had no intention of indulging like that, again. At least, for a few days.

Caleb adjusted the straps of his backpack, pulling the strings tighter. Fidgeting. He had already claimed a bunk in Cabin #1 at the boy's cabins, leaving him with little to do but to watch the incoming campers. Slightly leaning against the outside wall of The Canteen, Caleb pulled out his cell phone. No service. Like always. Camp Wachata was behind the times in the sense of communications. The Lodge had the only working telephones, and those were as old as the Camp itself. Caleb remembered how he had spent his first year here, and had hiked to one of the summits of Lookout Mountain, trying to get service. It didn't work. Nearly cracking a smile to himself, Caleb wondered how the newcomers would deal with this. The lack of reception isn't stated in the brochures. Last year, it hadn't taken very long before a few campers were already at The Lodge, calling their parents and guardians to come pick them up.

Putting his nearly useless cellphone away, Caleb turned his attention back to the flow of campers. As diverse, and colorful, as any group of people, Caleb had a welling sense of excitement growing in his chest. Maybe instead of planning basket ball tournaments, teaching people how to fish and tie knots, he'd be able to do something a little less monotonous.

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I missed that when skimming the sheets. lol

But, I think I won't change that, since it does tie into their respective characters.


Absolutely. Like I said, there wouldn't be any real punishment for getting caught, considering a number of people smoke at Camp Wachata, but it is very much frowned upon to do it in the open where counselors can catch you. Most campers, and some counselors, wouldn't even blink an eye at it though.
Here are my characters... but Jesus Christ there's a lot of girls here. lol

Thought I'd balance it out.







WOW! Kickass characters! Absolutely accepted.

Just wanted to give you a headsup, though. There's quite a few campers (and some counselors) that smoke, but it's considered to be a tobacco free campus. Most people sneak away to smoke, and a lot of counselors and staff will get will get worked up if they saw a camper smoking. (However, it seems like Zoey would do that on purpose. :P)

Anyway, great work on your characters! Yeah, I noticed we had an influx of girl characters. Thank you for trying to balance it out. I appreciate it.

IC intro will be going up at 3pm CST!
Alright, time to make the best character ever. Just gimme a few decades.
What? You want a character now? Okay fine.



Awesome character! Accepted! Definitely the best character ever. Haha

That's Nico finished I think!


Looks awesome! Accepted.

I'm working on my characters now.


Alrighty, cool. I'm working on the IC intro right now, but you have plenty of time to work on them. I'm thinking of posting the IC intro around 2-3 pm CST, although I may push it back a little later depending if more people show up and start working on their characters.



@Sightles I think I'm done.


Awesome, accepted!

@Sightles How do I delete a post?


I'm pretty sure you can't. The closest you can get is deleting all the text when you go into edit mode, and just leaving a period mark in it's place.
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