Hi Timberlane families! My name is Joey Flom and this is my 12th summer at camp. I started way back in 2012 at 10 years old as a camper in Dakota Cabin. In my camp career, I’ve gone from camper to CIT to counselor to PA director to Assistant Director and now to CIT Director. I’ve worn many hats around here, but the CIT director hat has been my favorite one to wear so far. My job this summer is to make sure the counselors in training are prepared to give the campers the best summers of their lives. Getting to act out this mission is my daily pleasure and it has been so fun to give back to the program that shaped me into the man I am today.
I’m from St. Louis, Missouri, and bounced around from Parkway to Rockwood and MICDS as a kid. For my undergraduate, I double majored in psychology and media studies with a minor in criminology at the University of Denver. Now, I am getting ready to move to Lincoln Park, Illinois to pursue my master’s degree in clinical mental health counseling at DePaul University. I spent this past year traveling around northern India and Spain. Now I’m back at camp and have been enjoying the best job in the world.
Today was another day in paradise. We started the day off with some delicious cheesy omelets and hash browns before heading back to the cabins for a little cabin clean-up. After making sure our living spaces were clean, we headed into the first and second periods of activities. We had an early chicken patty today due to the afternoons events. We were lucky enough to compete against Camp Horseshoe in some intercamp games! The older boys headed to Horseshoe after camp and the younger boys stayed here for some fun and friendly competition.
These events took us up to a fettuccine alfredo, broccoli, and blackened chicken dinner. After dinner, we had canteen and a campfire. It was so nice to sit with the whole camp around the campfire ring and reflect on the time we’ve spent together. We sang songs, carried on traditions, and of course, threw some key logs into the fire. It was a great way to end the night and week.
Tomorrow is drawing near and we’re so excited to see what is in store. The kids are having a blast and so am I! It’s nice to meet you all!
Benches Up,
Joey Flom