Posted by admin | 08.20.2014 | Sea Turtle Camp News

2014 Camper Reviews

Sea Turtle Camp was AMAZING! It was an awesome experience for everyone including me. The instructors were so nice, kind, fun to be around and punny. I learned so much about marine life found in North Carolina. Working with the sea turtles at the hospital opened up my eyes that I need to start helping the ocean even more so that these beautiful creatures can have a better life. This camp has really inspired me, and got me out of my comfort zone. I made lots of new friends and grew as a person. I also felt more independent and now I know that dish soap doesn’t go in the dishwasher. I had an amazing time with the campers and sea turtles. It was awesome! – Sydney M. Wyoming

Sea Turtle Camp was an unforgettable experience!! I’ve had so much fun this week and I’ve made friendships that will last a lifetime. Even though my time here was short, that’s okay because some infinities are bigger than other infinities (tfios)! I will always remember my time here. If I was surfing in the waves, or finding Dane (the sea turtles) spot he likes to be brushed, everything about camp was amazing! The counselors taught in a very interactive way, and it was really cool because while they were teaching you, you were also teaching them. We also had amazing food! And I thought that the campers would be crabby (ahh, ahh) but they weren’t, they were all super nice! And the counselors were awesome!!!! They were very nice and I liked the puns we created! I hope I can come back again!” – Desirae D, Florida

Sea Turtle Camp was an amazing and wonderful experience. My favorite part was going to the sea turtle hospital. My favorite turtles were Scottie, Park, Wiggles, and October. I loved getting a chance to see what goes on with the turtles. I also really enjoyed the surf lessons. I have never surfed before and I ended up really liking it. All of the counselors were really nice. They were like campers but older. All of my cabin buddies were amazing. I made tons of friends.  I liked seeing the turtle lay eggs at night!The camp was so much fun. – Kelcey H, Ohio

Sea Turtle Camp was “inseine”! Leatherbacks group was the best and I had a great time. I learned a lot during activities but also had buckets of fun.  I formed great bonds with everyone in my cabin. Once of my favorite things we did was work at the sea turtle hospital. Seeing what could happen to the turtles if we didn’t be careful was very powerful. I also really enjoyed the fouling docks and learning about the organisms present. – Alex S, Maryland

Sea Turtle camp was amazing! I honestly had such an awesome time. The activities were a perfect balance of active and relaxing and I was never bored. I had such a great time helping at the sea turtle hospital! I feel like I learned so much, and it was really only 6 days. Camp felt like a month – we did so much and I feel like I got to know everyone in our group. Leatherbacks are the best. I could not have asked for a better group. The instructors were really nice and funny! All in all, I had such a great time! I’m so glad I got to come – best camp ever. – Sarah S, Georgia

Sea turtle camp was a really great experience.  From the time I got off the air plane all of the counselors and campers were great.  When I met my roommates we immediately became friends.  On the way to activities our constant naptime was hilarious!  Seine netting, surfing, paddleboarding, and the aquarium were a lot of fun. All of the other campers and counselors made these experiences a hundred percent better.  Helping with the sea turtle hospital really reinforced what I would like to eventually do with my life.  It took me only a few minutes for me to get comfortable with all the counselors. I am really going to miss everyone. – Diana N, Florida

Sea turtle camp was an amazing time!  I had so much fun doing the activities with the people and the counselors were awesome!  The other kids were fun to hang out with and I had so much fun with them as well. I especially liked the surfing and the sea turtle hospital.  I loved bathing the turtles and taking care of them.  One thing that surprised me was that I loved doing the outreach.  Before I did not enjoy public speaking that much, but after the event I kept wanting to do it!  I definitely want to do this again especially in Hawaii or Costa Rica!  There will never be another group as awesome as the leatherbacks!  I also can’t believe that we saw two turtle nests!  It was so cool! I will never forget this experience.” – Nina G, Marylan