May We Have a Word?

from your unit heads... may we have a word...?

We asked your Unit Heads all about you . We asked: if they could pick just ONE adjective to describe you, what would it be? Can you guess what they had to say?!

BROOKSIDE is undoubtedly the

friendship unit and the unit of .

A. Discovery & Exploration B. Poetry & Dance C. Snips & Snails D. Snowball Fights

WOODSIDE is a combination

of energies, however, the best adjective to describe our unit is .

A. Practical C. Jubilant B. Giddy D. Dangerously Cool

Together, we are brimming with energy for camp, and we can’t wait for the next big event . Woodside is full of happiness, laughter, and joy, which radiates beyond our borders and into camp . Whether it’s games like ping pong and home run derby, or quieter moments like Rhombus and Council Fire, we approach each event with an excitement to participate and engage with our community . Woodsiders provide camp with a love for our program, a readiness to celebrate our peers, a jubilant spirit, and a deep commitment to Woodside pride! We are the energetic heartbeat of Lanakila, always ready and excited to dive into the familiar and the unknown .

—Sam Danford

We see from Brooksiders day in and day out that they are constantly trying new things . Sometimes it’s small things, like trying a new activity or department . Other times we see Brooksiders try something they may have never thought possible, like living in a tent with three other people, auditioning for the show, or signing up for a trip to Eagle’s Bluff . In reality, everything is new to Brooksiders but what they do is an attempt to explore all that camp can offer, and by doing so, they get to feed their curiosity and explore what they love as well as discover passions along the way .

—David Westcott

Where does a frog keep its money?

In the river bank!

HILLSIDE in 2022 was nothing more or less than .

A. Glamorous C. Heroic B. Unique D. Hungry

We’ve always been the unit where we start to ask ourselves “Who do I want to be?” and “How can I get there?” and “Why is lineup at different times each day?” Our Hillside tried to answer these questions by being our truest selves and it showed each and every day . From an ‘anonymous’ Speaker for the Meese (I see you Linus Krenkel) to Paul Lamour’s happy yells of “Oui oui Baguette!”, we had a unit filled with humor and shocking individuality . Many are the winter days where I will warm myself thinking of Wyckoff’s reminders to “Dial in!” and our not-so-quiet Rest Hours . It was a privilege to be a part of Hillside 2022, and I’ll see all of you lovely, wonderfully weird, folks back on Lake Morey in 2023!

—Matt Smith

LAKESIDE Lakeside was a

unit in the summer of 2022.

A. Angelic C. Transformative B. Tolerable D. Corny

Naturally, the ages of 14 and 15 are incredibly transformative years for anybody, and Lakesiders this year were no exception . Every day, counselors witnessed campers making new friends, finding new passions, and exploring their identities in creative and prolific ways . The most amazing thing I noticed, however, was that while each and every Lakesider was transforming in their own way, they were transforming Lanakila in the process .

They put in their all to transform a place they love and leave behind a legacy that will carry for decades . In 2022, I have watched 60 campers give their heart and soul to Lanakila . They have transformed themselves to be better people, cultivating a camp culture that is kind, courageous, and fun . I am so proud of what every one of these campers has accomplished this summer .

—Nik Malhotra