đź“ť Check-In Is Personal
A gentle-faced counselor greets you by name — no shouting, no whistles, just warmth.
"Hey. We're glad you made it. No pressure to talk if you're not ready."
They hand you:
A canvas welcome bag (with a journal, a calming stone, a small stuffed bear, and herbal tea sachets)
A color card to hang outside your cabin door to signal your mood:
đź’™ Blue = I'm okay to talk
đź’› Yellow = I need space
❤️ Red = Please give me time
They don't push you. They just walk with you — side by side, quietly — toward the cabins.
🛌 Your Cabin or Sanctuary
It's not a bunkhouse. It's a cozy lodge, softly lit, beds with handmade quilts, dreamcatchers, and shelves lined with books and sketchpads.
Each camper gets:
A comfort item basket (fidgets, headphones, scented oil)
A little notecard on their bed that says:
"You are more than what happened to you."
You meet your cabin mates slowly. Some smile. Some keep their eyes down. But there's no pressure — only patience.
🌼 The Camp Schedule (Gentle, Optional)
The camp staff tells you this:
"You don't have to do everything. You get to choose what helps you."
The daily options include:
Morning Grounding Circles (sharing if you feel like it)
Art therapy sessions (paint, clay, collage)
Music & drumming circles
Writing workshops ("Tell your story your way")
Forest walks and nature journaling
Yoga and meditation by the lake
One-on-one counseling (in treehouse huts or garden spots)
Evening bonfires with intention release (not storytelling)
đź«‚ Community, Not Competition
There are no competitions. No rankings. No "camp star of the day."
Instead, there's:
The Gratitude Wall (everyone writes what they're thankful for)
"I See You" notes (campers can leave kind words in each other's cubbies)
A Wish Lantern Night (everyone writes a hope on a lantern and floats it over the lake)
🌙 Your First Night
Back in your cabin, you're under your blanket, looking at the stars through the skylight. A soft melody plays from someone's speaker — probably lo-fi piano or acoustic guitar.
You hear soft giggles. A quiet sob. Then silence.
You're not alone anymore.
No one here is perfect.
But everyone here is trying to heal.
Just like you.