What better way to initiate future MBAs than by sending them to the ultimate corporate retreat... a children's camp?
As a leader with Scouts Canada, I was thrilled when I saw the word 'camp' in our welcome package!
On Tuesday morning we donned our matching red, green, blue and gold t-shirts and descended upon Camp Northland in droves - 200+ eager 1st years accompanied by 80+ 2nd year volunteers. We arrived hungry, not just for french-fry laden stir fry, but hungry for fun, competition and most-importantly, for cocktails.
Camp was well organized with a detailed structure. Events included: a trading game, Olympics, campfires, happy-hour, casino night and the crown-jewel, the costume party.
I rubbed shoulders with the Beastie Boys, Mick Jagger, Elvis, Kurt Cobain and Courtney Love, Michael Jackson, Britney Spears, Tina Turner and many others. People were all over the 'rock n roll' theme and did not disappoint!
Some helpful hints -
1. I joke that Canada has only 2 seasons: winter and bugs. Camp was no exception. There were some tiny mosquitoes that were nearly impossible to see so bring bug spray. Plus, it really did get cold at night so don't cheap out on your sleeping bag.
2. There is only 1 plug in the cabin and no mirror. This will become important when it comes time to dress for the costume party.
3. Cell service is spotty at best. Don't bother - you're a student now, you can disengage from your blackberry for 3 days, I promise, it won't kill you!
Whether you are outdoorsy or not, Orientation Camp is one event that is not to be missed.
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