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SHOW PONY MAGAZINE
Upon my arrival in Elkhorn Wisconsin, I began to experience the feeling of sheer elation I felt the first time my parents dropped me off at summer camp. Finally liberated from adult supervision, I knew that my ambivalent teenage camp counselors were no match for the mischief I had planned. I was let loose and ready to soak up every second of fun and adventure that awaited my childhood spirit. Like the long summer days we hope will never end, that clever little girl eventually faded away. Exploring my surroundings, I soon found my adult self elation at the sight of a two story tree house. I hurried to ascend the stairs that lead to a cabin built upon the branches of an old elm tree. Reaching the top, I opened the door to find a childhood dream come true. Up in the air and overlooking 25 acres of untouched Wisconsin beauty, I was energized by the endless opportunities for summertime fun that lay before me. I was so excited to explore everything this place had to offer: rope swings, canoes, fishing, and teepees. But of all the treasures that awaited me, the most valuable was the opportunity to become reacquainted with the adventurous childhood version of myself.Â
WELCOME TO CAMP Wandawega
Portrait by Bob Coscarelli