Hi, I'm Caroline D., director, planner, and counselor for Camp Half-Blood Elmhurst Branch. This camp began with the simple idea that Rick Riordan's Percy Jackson and the Olympians series is awesome, but it has become so much more.
As a kid (albeit a rather old kid), I love fantasy and adventure just as much as anyone does. The Lightning Thief and its subsequent novels inspired me to celebrate these books that I love, and to share that love with others. This quickly morphed into the idea of a camp based on the camp in the novels: Camp Half-Blood. Such a camp would bring the books to life for the kids who attended, and that's the ultimate aim: to get kids excited about reading the way I get excited about reading. I want to share my passion for books, and for the Percy Jackson books in particular.
And what's not to get excited about? Rick Riordan masterfully blends adventure with mystery and history, as well as a bit of romance, so that kids of all ages and interests can enjoy his stories. Through Camp Half-Blood Elmhurst Branch, we can experience all of these things outside the covers of a book (except maybe the romance). With activities like rock wall climbing and swordfighting, going on quests and learning about the Greek gods, there will never be a dull moment at camp!
But back to the basics: my goal is ultimately to make reading and books super cool, beyond what any teacher in a classroom or kid playing by themselves can do. Yes, this requires some money-- but Camp Half-Blood Elmhurst Branch is completely not for profit: all of the tuition fees go towards the supplies and props, like realistic foam swords, that complete the Camp Half-Blood experience for your demigod, and most of these things your child will get to take home with them after the camp session is done. Also, all of our awesome counselors are volunteers as well as Percy Jackson fans, dedicated to creating a fun experience for the campers.
I hope this sounds like an event cool enough for parents and demigods alike, and if so, I hope to see you and your demigod(s) at Camp Half-Blood Elmhurst Branch this summer! It's going to be super fun!
Caroline D.
Oh, and in case you were wondering, these are the counselors slated to work at Camp Half-Blood Elmhurst Branch this summer:
Caroline D., Daughter of Apollo
Gloria F., Daughter of Athena
Julia D., Daughter of Athena
Georgia S., Daughter of Hermes
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